SOC 2, also known as Service Organization Control 2, is a reporting framework developed by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). SOC 2 reports focus on the controls relevant to the security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy of data within a service organization. These reports provide assurance to user entities regarding the service organization’s commitment to data protection and security.

Vulnerability Management and Vulnerability Scanning for SOC 2 compliance

By Audit Peak|2023-06-18T11:24:41-04:00June 16th, 2023|SOC 2|

Importance of Vulnerability Scanning for SOC 2 Compliance A vital part of any cybersecurity strategy is ensuring compliance

Control Self-Assessment for SOC 2 Compliance

By Audit Peak|2023-06-14T23:14:37-04:00June 12th, 2023|SOC 2|

Control self-assessments are a universal tool used across many different compliance, security and reporting frameworks to help manage and

Vendor Management and SOC 2

By Audit Peak|2023-06-09T16:59:06-04:00June 6th, 2023|SOC 2|

In today's interconnected business ecosystem, third-party vendors play a crucial role in the operations of any organization. While they

Best Practices for Navigating a SOC 1 or SOC 2 Audit

By Audit Peak|2023-06-09T16:58:53-04:00June 5th, 2023|SOC 1, SOC 2|

Whether it's to assure stakeholders of the robustness of your internal controls, or as a statutory requirement, Service Organization

Addressing SOC 2 Compliance Amidst Company Breakups

By Audit Peak|2023-05-28T08:36:53-04:00May 24th, 2023|SOC 2|

In the dynamic landscape of the corporate world, it is not uncommon to witness company breakups, spin-offs, or divestitures.

Managing SOC 2 Compliance Across Parent Companies and Subsidiary Entities

By Audit Peak|2023-06-05T22:17:14-04:00May 19th, 2023|SOC 2|

Tackling the Complexities of SOC 2 For organizations with multiple entities, like parent companies and their subsidiaries, the

Most Common Microsoft Azure Misconfigurations

By Audit Peak|2023-06-05T22:13:25-04:00May 17th, 2023|GLBA, HIPAA, SOC 1, SOC 2|

Microsoft Azure is a popular cloud computing platform that has become integral to businesses worldwide, offering scalability, flexibility, and

Tackling SOC 2 Compliance with Limited Resources

By Audit Peak|2023-05-24T22:30:34-04:00May 16th, 2023|SOC 2|

Overcoming SOC 2 Resource Limitations: Practical Approaches For many organizations, particularly small to mid-sized businesses (SMBs), the idea

SOC 2 Compliance and Customer Commitments

By Audit Peak|2023-05-28T08:48:14-04:00May 14th, 2023|SOC 2|

When embarking on a SOC 2 audit journey, organizations often find themselves immersed in a detailed evaluation of their

Most Common AWS Misconfigurations

By Audit Peak|2023-05-24T22:31:14-04:00May 12th, 2023|GLBA, HIPAA, SOC 1, SOC 2|

As organizations continue to embrace the power of cloud computing, the need to ensure the security and compliance of