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.,
- 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