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Mastering SOC 2 Compliance; A Step-by-Step Guide to Audit Success

Mastering SOC 2 Compliance; A Step-by-Step Guide to Audit Success

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Mastering SOC 2 Compliance: A Step-by-Step Guide to Audit Success



Course Overview

This comprehensive course is designed to provide participants with a deep understanding of SOC 2 compliance and the skills needed to successfully navigate an audit. With a focus on practical, real-world applications, this course covers everything from the basics of SOC 2 to advanced topics like risk management and audit preparation.



Course Objectives

  • Understand the fundamentals of SOC 2 compliance and its importance in the industry
  • Learn how to prepare for and navigate a SOC 2 audit
  • Develop the skills needed to identify and mitigate risks in your organization
  • Gain a deep understanding of the SOC 2 Trust Services Criteria and how to apply them
  • Learn how to create a comprehensive compliance program that meets SOC 2 requirements


Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to SOC 2 Compliance

  • Overview of SOC 2 and its importance in the industry
  • History and evolution of SOC 2
  • Key concepts and terminology
  • Benefits of SOC 2 compliance

Module 2: SOC 2 Trust Services Criteria

  • Overview of the SOC 2 Trust Services Criteria
  • Security
  • Availability
  • Processing Integrity
  • Confidentiality
  • Privacy

Module 3: Risk Management and Audit Preparation

  • Identifying and mitigating risks in your organization
  • Creating a risk management plan
  • Preparing for a SOC 2 audit
  • Audit planning and execution
  • Common audit findings and how to avoid them

Module 4: Compliance Program Development

  • Creating a comprehensive compliance program
  • Policies and procedures
  • Training and awareness
  • Monitoring and review
  • Continuous improvement

Module 5: IT and Security Controls

  • Overview of IT and security controls
  • Access controls
  • Network security
  • Data encryption
  • Incident response

Module 6: Data Protection and Privacy

  • Overview of data protection and privacy
  • Data classification
  • Data handling and storage
  • Data subject rights
  • Breach notification

Module 7: Vendor Management and Third-Party Risk

  • Overview of vendor management and third-party risk
  • Vendor selection and due diligence
  • Contract management
  • Ongoing monitoring and review
  • Third-party risk management

Module 8: Audit and Examination

  • Overview of the audit and examination process
  • Audit planning and execution
  • Examination procedures
  • Common audit findings and how to avoid them
  • Audit follow-up and remediation

Module 9: SOC 2 Report and Attestation

  • Overview of the SOC 2 report and attestation
  • Types of SOC 2 reports
  • Report content and structure
  • Attestation and assertion
  • Report distribution and use

Module 10: Continuous Monitoring and Improvement

  • Overview of continuous monitoring and improvement
  • Ongoing monitoring and review
  • Identifying and addressing gaps and weaknesses
  • Implementing changes and improvements
  • Maintaining SOC 2 compliance


Certificate of Completion

Upon completing this course, participants will receive a Certificate of Completion issued by The Art of Service. This certificate demonstrates that the participant has gained a deep understanding of SOC 2 compliance and has the skills needed to successfully navigate an audit.



Course Features

  • Interactive and engaging content
  • Comprehensive and up-to-date materials
  • Personalized learning experience
  • Practical and real-world applications
  • High-quality content and expert instructors
  • Certification upon completion
  • Flexible learning options
  • User-friendly and mobile-accessible platform
  • Community-driven and interactive discussion forums
  • Actionable insights and hands-on projects
  • Bite-sized lessons and lifetime access
  • Gamification and progress tracking
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