Mastering System and Organization Controls (SOC 2): A Comprehensive Framework for Ensuring Total Risk Coverage
This comprehensive course is designed to provide participants with a thorough understanding of System and Organization Controls (SOC 2) and how to implement a comprehensive framework for ensuring total risk coverage. Upon completion of this course, participants will receive a certificate issued by The Art of Service.Chapter 1: Introduction to SOC 2
- Topic 1.1: Overview of SOC 2Definition and purpose of SOC 2, history and evolution of SOC 2, and benefits of implementing SOC 2.
- Topic 1.2: SOC 2 Framework and PrinciplesOverview of the SOC 2 framework, trust services principles, and criteria for evaluating the effectiveness of controls.
- Topic 1.3: SOC 2 vs. SOC 1Comparison of SOC 2 and SOC 1, differences in scope, purpose, and reporting requirements.
Chapter 2: SOC 2 Criteria and Trust Services Principles
- Topic 2.1: SecurityCriteria for evaluating the effectiveness of security controls, including risk assessment, vulnerability management, and incident response.
- Topic 2.2: AvailabilityCriteria for evaluating the effectiveness of availability controls, including business continuity planning, disaster recovery, and data backup and recovery.
- Topic 2.3: Processing IntegrityCriteria for evaluating the effectiveness of processing integrity controls, including data validation, data processing, and data output.
- Topic 2.4: ConfidentialityCriteria for evaluating the effectiveness of confidentiality controls, including data encryption, access controls, and data storage and disposal.
- Topic 2.5: PrivacyCriteria for evaluating the effectiveness of privacy controls, including data collection, data use, and data disclosure.
Chapter 3: SOC 2 Risk Assessment and Management
- Topic 3.1: Risk AssessmentIdentifying and assessing risks, risk assessment methodologies, and risk assessment tools and techniques.
- Topic 3.2: Risk ManagementRisk management strategies, risk mitigation techniques, and risk monitoring and review.
- Topic 3.3: Risk and Control MatrixCreating a risk and control matrix, identifying and assessing controls, and evaluating control effectiveness.
Chapter 4: SOC 2 Audit and Compliance
- Topic 4.1: SOC 2 Audit ProcessAudit planning, audit execution, and audit reporting.
- Topic 4.2: SOC 2 Compliance RequirementsCompliance requirements, compliance frameworks, and compliance tools and techniques.
- Topic 4.3: SOC 2 ReportingTypes of SOC 2 reports, report content, and report distribution.
Chapter 5: Implementing SOC 2 in Practice
- Topic 5.1: SOC 2 Implementation RoadmapCreating a SOC 2 implementation roadmap, identifying key milestones and timelines.
- Topic 5.2: SOC 2 Project ManagementProject management strategies, project management tools and techniques.
- Topic 5.3: SOC 2 Change ManagementChange management strategies, change management tools and techniques.
Chapter 6: SOC 2 Monitoring and Maintenance
- Topic 6.1: SOC 2 MonitoringMonitoring SOC 2 controls, identifying and addressing control deficiencies.
- Topic 6.2: SOC 2 MaintenanceMaintaining SOC 2 controls, updating and refining controls.
- Topic 6.3: SOC 2 Continuous ImprovementContinuous improvement strategies, continuous improvement tools and techniques.
Chapter 7: SOC 2 Case Studies and Best Practices
- Topic 7.1: SOC 2 Case StudiesReal-world examples of SOC 2 implementation, lessons learned and best practices.
- Topic 7.2: SOC 2 Best PracticesBest practices for SOC 2 implementation, maintenance, and monitoring.
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