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SOC2 Mastery; A Comprehensive Guide to Managing Risk and Ensuring Compliance

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SOC2 Mastery: A Comprehensive Guide to Managing Risk and Ensuring Compliance



Course Overview

This extensive and detailed course curriculum is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of SOC2, a widely recognized standard for service organizations to demonstrate their commitment to security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy. Upon completion of this course, participants will receive a certificate issued by The Art of Service.



Course Features

  • Interactive and engaging content to ensure an immersive learning experience
  • Comprehensive and up-to-date materials covering all aspects of SOC2
  • Personalized learning approach to cater to individual needs and learning styles
  • Practical and real-world applications to equip participants with hands-on experience
  • High-quality content developed by expert instructors with extensive industry experience
  • Certificate issued by The Art of Service upon completion
  • Flexible learning options, including mobile accessibility and lifetime access
  • User-friendly interface and community-driven platform for support and networking
  • Actionable insights and hands-on projects to reinforce learning
  • Bite-sized lessons and gamification to ensure an engaging experience
  • Progress tracking to monitor and evaluate progress


Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to SOC2

  • Overview of SOC2 and its importance in the industry
  • History and evolution of SOC2
  • Key components and principles of SOC2
  • Benefits of SOC2 compliance for service organizations

Module 2: SOC2 Framework and Principles

  • Overview of the SOC2 framework and its five trust service principles (TSPs)
  • Security: Protecting against unauthorized access and disclosure
  • Availability: Ensuring accessibility and usability of systems and data
  • Processing Integrity: Ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of processing
  • Confidentiality: Protecting sensitive information from unauthorized disclosure
  • Privacy: Protecting personal information from unauthorized disclosure

Module 3: Risk Management and Governance

  • Overview of risk management and its importance in SOC2 compliance
  • Identifying and assessing risks in the service organization
  • Implementing risk mitigation strategies and controls
  • Establishing a governance framework for SOC2 compliance
  • Roles and responsibilities of the board of directors, management, and employees

Module 4: Security and Access Controls

  • Overview of security and access controls in SOC2 compliance
  • Physical security measures for protecting facilities and equipment
  • Logical security measures for protecting systems and data
  • Access controls, including authentication, authorization, and accounting (AAA)
  • Network security measures, including firewalls and intrusion detection systems

Module 5: Data Management and Protection

  • Overview of data management and protection in SOC2 compliance
  • Data classification and handling procedures
  • Data backup and recovery procedures
  • Data encryption and decryption procedures
  • Data loss prevention and incident response procedures

Module 6: System Development and Maintenance

  • Overview of system development and maintenance in SOC2 compliance
  • System development life cycle (SDLC) methodologies
  • Change management procedures for system updates and modifications
  • Quality assurance and testing procedures for system development
  • System maintenance and support procedures

Module 7: Incident Response and Disaster Recovery

  • Overview of incident response and disaster recovery in SOC2 compliance
  • Incident response plan and procedures
  • Disaster recovery plan and procedures
  • Business continuity planning and procedures
  • Crisis management and communication procedures

Module 8: Compliance and Audit

  • Overview of compliance and audit in SOC2 compliance
  • Compliance requirements and regulations
  • Audit procedures and protocols
  • Internal controls and risk assessments
  • Reporting and communication requirements

Module 9: Vendor Management and Third-Party Risk

  • Overview of vendor management and third-party risk in SOC2 compliance
  • Vendor selection and due diligence procedures
  • Contract management and service level agreements (SLAs)
  • Risk assessments and monitoring of third-party vendors
  • Vendor compliance and audit requirements

Module 10: Continuous Monitoring and Improvement

  • Overview of continuous monitoring and improvement in SOC2 compliance
  • Monitoring and review of SOC2 controls and procedures
  • Identifying and addressing gaps and deficiencies
  • Implementing changes and updates to SOC2 controls and procedures
  • Maintaining SOC2 compliance and certification


Certificate and Continuing Education

Upon completion of this course, participants will receive a certificate issued by The Art of Service. This certificate is valid for a period of two years, after which participants will need to complete continuing education requirements to maintain their certification.

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