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SOC 2
SOC 2 Software Tools: How They Affect the SOC Audit Process
The use of SOC 2 software compliance tools is growing, but are they reliable? How do they work? Here's auditor insight to help you understand what you should know.
By Lois ColbyDecember 22, 2021 -
SOC 2
Security & Privacy: You Can’t Have Privacy Without Security
How do security & privacy controls overlap in terms of your organizational compliance? Here's a guide to understanding why you can't have one without the other.
By Lois ColbySeptember 15, 2021 -
Penetration Testing
External Penetration Testing & SOC 2 Reports: How Are They Related?
What is external penetration testing (aka pentesting) and why is it important? How do they affect SOC 2 reports? How are they related? What you need to know.
By Lois ColbyJune 16, 2021 -
Compliance
Entity-Level Controls: Impact On An Organization & The Audit Process
What exactly are entity-level controls, & what do they have to do with the assessment of your organization? Here is a breakdown to help you understand.
By Lois ColbyMarch 17, 2021 -
Compliance
Defining Suitable Criteria in an Audit Engagement
Not every audit is the same, and not all audit criteria are equal. How do you define what suitable criteria should be evaluated for your assurance engagement?
By Lois ColbyDecember 16, 2020 -
Compliance
A Guide to Audit Assurance: How Do Assurance, Attestation, and Auditing Fit Together?
What is audit assurance, and how does it differ from attestation or an audit? This guide will help you understand the nuances before your assurance engagement.
By Lois ColbySeptember 23, 2020 -
Compliance
Detective Controls & Their Impact on the Overall Control Structure
What are detective controls? How do detective and preventive controls work? Here is a guide to help understand how these controls protect your organization.
By Lois ColbyJuly 15, 2020
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