SOC 2 Compliance
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Lark Security will review your current controls against the SOC 2 Requirements and provide a Gap Assessment Report, Remediation Support and Scope Reduction Recommendations in preparation for a successful SOC 2 Audit by a CPA Firm.
SOC stands for System and Organization Controls, a set of compliance standards developed by the Association of International Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). The AICPA represents a network of over 400,000 CPA professionals across the globe.
SOC audits are assessments of an organization’s internal controls, policies and procedures. Type 1 is applicable for organizations who made recent changes to their systems or have not been in business for long enough to provide sufficient evidence on the effectiveness of their controls. Type 2 demonstrates an organization has effective controls that have been operational for a minimum of six months or up to one year.
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There are 3 SOC Audits and Reports:
Reports on Financial Controls.
Reports on IT Security Processes and Controls
A publicly shareable version of SOC 2.
SOC 2 Trust Service Criteria
SOC 2 comprises of 5 “Trust Service Criteria” (TSCs). Other than the “Security” TSC which is included in all SOC 2 audits, organizations can include only the TSCs that are applicable to their business and/or systems. Below are the 5 “Trust Service Criteria” (TSCs):
Security
Relates to the protection of data and systems against unauthorized access, disclosure or damage.
Confidentiality
Relates to the protection and securing of confidential data.
Availability
Relates to the accessibility of data and how it is monitored, maintained and operated.
Process Integrity
Relates to how data is processed and the accuracy, validity and timeliness of the data.
Privacy
Relates to the protection and privacy of personal data and addresses how information is used, collected, disclosed, stored and disposed.
SOC 2 compliance demonstrates that an organization has secured the security, availability, confidentiality, privacy and integrity of customer data. Although SOC 2 is not a requirement for Software-as-a-Service and Cloud Computing Companies, it is applicable to any organization that wishes secure clients’ data and demonstrate compliance of internal controls to applicable TSCs.
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Lark Security SOC 2 Gap Assessment
SOC 2 Gap Assessment is the best first step to achieving SOC 2 Attestation. During this first phase, Lark Security helps you identify the applicable Trust Service Criteria and the systems or processes that will form your SOC 2 Audit.
Once the scope is validated, Lark Security will work with you to remediate any gaps in your current cybersecurity controls and verify compliance to SOC 2 and Readiness to start the Audit.
Once all remediation items have been addressed, Lark Security will guide your company through selecting a qualified CPA firm for the final audit and remain the main liaison for the company throughout the final audit.
Lark Security SOC 2 Experts will help you:
Identify which Trust Service Criteria is applicable for your business.
Conduct a SOC 2 Gap Assessment to meet your Cybersecurity Objectives.
Recommend network architecture changes that can lower your risk and reduce your scope.
Provide Remediation Support to Address Gaps.
Manage the success of the final SOC 2 Audit with a CPA firm.
SOC Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What does SOC stand for?
SOC stands for System and Organization Controls.
What is a SOC?
SOC is a set of compliance standards developed by the Association of International Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) to assess an organization’s internal controls, policies and procedures.
What is SOC 2 Compliance?
SOC 2 compliance reports on IT Security processes and controls.
What is SOC 2 Certification?
SOC 2 is not a certification. It is an audit that attests how an organization complies to SOC 2.
What is a SOC Report?
There are 2 types of SOC Reports. Type 1 outlines the description of a service organization’s system design and operating controls at a specific point in time. Type 2 includes the description and evaluates that operational effectiveness of the controls over an extended period of time.
What is SOC 1?
SOC 1 is a report on financial controls of an organization.
What is a SOC Audit?
A SOC audit, is an attestation carried out by an CPA authorized by the Association of International Certified Public Accountants (AICPA).
How to Comply with SOC?
A SOC 2 Gap Assessment is the best first step to achieving SOC 2 Attestation. During this first phase, Lark Security helps you identify the applicable Trust Service Criteria and the systems or processes that will form your SOC 2 Audit.
Once the scope is validated, Lark Security will work with you to remediate any gaps in your current cybersecurity controls and verify compliance to SOC 2 and Readiness to start the Audit.Who can perform a SOC 2 Audit?
SOC 2 must be performed by an approved CPA authorized by the Association of International Certified Public Accountants (AICPA).
About Lark Security
Lark Security is the leading provider of Cybersecurity Audit Readiness Solutions. The company is dedicated to helping organizations build, improve and manage resilient cybersecurity programs that guard sensitive data, comply with industry regulations and provide competitive advantage. Lark Security is recognized as a trusted and experienced advisor for audit readiness solutions to comply with HITRUST, PCI DSS, SOC 1, SOC 2, SOC 3, HIPAA, CMMC, ISO 27001, NIST and FedRAMP.
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