Mastering SOC 2 Compliance: A Step-by-Step Guide to Ensuring Total Risk Coverage
Course Overview This comprehensive course is designed to provide participants with a thorough understanding of SOC 2 compliance, including the latest updates and best practices. Upon completion, participants will receive a certificate issued by The Art of Service, demonstrating their expertise in ensuring total risk coverage.
Course Features - Interactive and engaging content
- Comprehensive and personalized learning experience
- Up-to-date information on the latest SOC 2 compliance requirements
- Practical, real-world applications and case studies
- High-quality content developed by expert instructors
- Certificate issued by The Art of Service upon completion
- Flexible learning options, including mobile accessibility
- User-friendly interface and community-driven discussion forum
- Actionable insights and hands-on projects
- Bite-sized lessons and lifetime access to course materials
- Gamification and progress tracking features
Course Outline Module 1: Introduction to SOC 2 Compliance
- Overview of SOC 2 and its importance in risk management
- History and evolution of SOC 2 compliance
- Key components of SOC 2 compliance
- Benefits of SOC 2 compliance for organizations
Module 2: Understanding SOC 2 Requirements
- Overview of SOC 2 requirements and standards
- Understanding the five trust services criteria (TSC)
- Detailed analysis of each TSC:
- Security
- Availability
- Processing Integrity
- Confidentiality
- Privacy
Module 3: Risk Assessment and Management
- Understanding risk assessment and management in SOC 2 compliance
- Identifying and assessing risks
- Risk mitigation and management strategies
- Monitoring and reviewing risk management processes
Module 4: SOC 2 Audit and Compliance Process
- Understanding the SOC 2 audit process
- Preparing for a SOC 2 audit
- Audit procedures and protocols
- Addressing audit findings and implementing corrective actions
Module 5: Governance and Oversight
- Understanding governance and oversight in SOC 2 compliance
- Roles and responsibilities of the board of directors and management
- Establishing a compliance committee
- Monitoring and reporting compliance
Module 6: IT and Security Controls
- Understanding IT and security controls in SOC 2 compliance
- Implementing security controls:
- Access controls
- Network security
- Data encryption
- Incident response
- Monitoring and testing IT and security controls
Module 7: Data Management and Protection
- Understanding data management and protection in SOC 2 compliance
- Data classification and handling
- Data backup and recovery
- Data encryption and access controls
Module 8: Vendor Management and Third-Party Risk
- Understanding vendor management and third-party risk in SOC 2 compliance
- Vendor selection and due diligence
- Contract management and monitoring
- Assessing and mitigating third-party risk
Module 9: Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery
- Understanding business continuity and disaster recovery in SOC 2 compliance
- Business impact analysis and risk assessment
- Developing a business continuity plan
- Implementing disaster recovery procedures
Module 10: Compliance and Regulatory Requirements
- Understanding compliance and regulatory requirements in SOC 2 compliance
- Overview of relevant laws and regulations:
- GDPR
- HIPAA
- PCI-DSS
- SOX
- Compliance requirements for specific industries
Certificate and Continuing Education Upon completion of the course, participants will receive a certificate issued by The Art of Service, demonstrating their expertise in SOC 2 compliance. The certificate is valid for two years, after which participants must complete continuing education requirements to maintain their certification.,
- Interactive and engaging content
- Comprehensive and personalized learning experience
- Up-to-date information on the latest SOC 2 compliance requirements
- Practical, real-world applications and case studies
- High-quality content developed by expert instructors
- Certificate issued by The Art of Service upon completion
- Flexible learning options, including mobile accessibility
- User-friendly interface and community-driven discussion forum
- Actionable insights and hands-on projects
- Bite-sized lessons and lifetime access to course materials
- Gamification and progress tracking features
Course Outline Module 1: Introduction to SOC 2 Compliance
- Overview of SOC 2 and its importance in risk management
- History and evolution of SOC 2 compliance
- Key components of SOC 2 compliance
- Benefits of SOC 2 compliance for organizations
Module 2: Understanding SOC 2 Requirements
- Overview of SOC 2 requirements and standards
- Understanding the five trust services criteria (TSC)
- Detailed analysis of each TSC:
- Security
- Availability
- Processing Integrity
- Confidentiality
- Privacy
Module 3: Risk Assessment and Management
- Understanding risk assessment and management in SOC 2 compliance
- Identifying and assessing risks
- Risk mitigation and management strategies
- Monitoring and reviewing risk management processes
Module 4: SOC 2 Audit and Compliance Process
- Understanding the SOC 2 audit process
- Preparing for a SOC 2 audit
- Audit procedures and protocols
- Addressing audit findings and implementing corrective actions
Module 5: Governance and Oversight
- Understanding governance and oversight in SOC 2 compliance
- Roles and responsibilities of the board of directors and management
- Establishing a compliance committee
- Monitoring and reporting compliance
Module 6: IT and Security Controls
- Understanding IT and security controls in SOC 2 compliance
- Implementing security controls:
- Access controls
- Network security
- Data encryption
- Incident response
- Monitoring and testing IT and security controls
Module 7: Data Management and Protection
- Understanding data management and protection in SOC 2 compliance
- Data classification and handling
- Data backup and recovery
- Data encryption and access controls
Module 8: Vendor Management and Third-Party Risk
- Understanding vendor management and third-party risk in SOC 2 compliance
- Vendor selection and due diligence
- Contract management and monitoring
- Assessing and mitigating third-party risk
Module 9: Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery
- Understanding business continuity and disaster recovery in SOC 2 compliance
- Business impact analysis and risk assessment
- Developing a business continuity plan
- Implementing disaster recovery procedures
Module 10: Compliance and Regulatory Requirements
- Understanding compliance and regulatory requirements in SOC 2 compliance
- Overview of relevant laws and regulations:
- GDPR
- HIPAA
- PCI-DSS
- SOX
- Compliance requirements for specific industries
Certificate and Continuing Education Upon completion of the course, participants will receive a certificate issued by The Art of Service, demonstrating their expertise in SOC 2 compliance. The certificate is valid for two years, after which participants must complete continuing education requirements to maintain their certification.,
- Security
- Availability
- Processing Integrity
- Confidentiality
- Privacy
- Access controls
- Network security
- Data encryption
- Incident response
- GDPR
- HIPAA
- PCI-DSS
- SOX