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Lois Colby
CPA, CIA, CISA, CCSK, CMMC Lead Certified Assessor (Lead CCA), ISO 42001 Lead Auditor, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor
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Focus: SOC · HIPAA · ISO · CMMC · CSA STAR
- SOC 1
- SOC 2
- HIPAA
- CMMC
- ISO 27001
About Lois
Lois started with Linford & Company LLP in 2020. She began her career in 1989 and has spent her career working in public accounting at Ernst & Young and in industry focusing on SOC 1, SOC 2, other audit activities, ethics & compliance, governance, and privacy.
At Linford, Lois specializes in SOC 1, SOC 2, HIPAA, ISO, CMMC, and CSA STAR audits. Lois’ goal is to collaboratively serve her clients to provide a valuable and accurate product that meets the needs of her clients and their customers all while adhering to professional standards.
Areas of focus
Core services
Credentials
Professional background
Credentials
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
- Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
- Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
- Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge v5 (CCSK)
- CMMC Lead Certified Assessor (Lead CCA)
- ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Auditor
- ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor
Education
- B.S., AccountingNorthern Illinois University
Articles by Lois
Insights from Lois
CSA AICM vs. ISO 42001: AI Frameworks Compared
AICM and ISO 42001 aren't competing frameworks; they're complementary. Learn how they work together, what STAR for AI adds, and what auditors are seeing from clients.
ISOHow to Combine CSA STAR Certification with ISO/IEC 27001
Combining CSA STAR Level 2 with ISO 27001? Discover what you need to know about maturity scoring, CAIQ requirements, and integrated audit planning.
ComplianceUnqualified Audit Opinion: What It Means for SOC Reports
Learn what an unqualified audit opinion means for SOC 1 and SOC 2 reports, how it differs from qualified opinions, and why it's the gold standard.
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