In an era marked by rampant data exploitation and identity theft, it has become crucial for organizations to manage and safeguard customer data against external threats, build trust, and ultimately achieve regulatory compliance. Recognizing this, the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) established an internationally recognized standard, Service Organization Controls (SOC 2) in 2010 to assist organizations in building robust information security systems.
We are a trusted SOC 2 audit service provider and help navigate businesses to compliance. We help them embrace secure cloud-based controls, deploy effective data security measures, and demonstrate their commitment to customers’ trust. Our IT auditors have helped several business owners, CTOs, and decision-makers to achieve SOC 2 type I and II compliance in record time.
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Schedule Your AuditSOC 2 compliance brings numerous benefits for businesses, including trust building, threat prevention, and enhancement of overall ISMS effectiveness. It assures the organization’s controls satisfy security, privacy, availability, confidentiality, and processing integrity principles. SOC 2 compliance further has two types depending on the organization’s current data security infrastructures and regulatory frameworks.
Ferro Technics is solidifying its position as a leader in IT security, network, and infrastructure certifications as we are extending auditing and consulting services to enterprises of all sizes. Below are the most asked queries to eliminate any remaining ambiguities on the topic.
Type I involves evaluating the implementation of security control for a specific period, typically up to a month, and provides a snapshot of the organization’s information security infrastructures. On the other hand, type II tests policies for a maximum of 6 months, offering a more comprehensive assessment of security postures and SOC 2 compliance.
The duration of SOC 2 compliance audits varies depending on the organization’s complexity, gaps, vulnerabilities, and readiness of controls. Generally, type I takes approximately 12 weeks to complete, whereas type II assessments, involving continuous monitoring and testing, may extend over a span of a few months..
The frequency of SOC 2 compliance audits is contingent on evolving industry requirements and the organization’s needs. Typically, type I audits are conducted annually, while the frequency of Type II audits can be extended based on policies, control implementation, and regulatory changes.
Yes, our all-inclusive SOC 2 audit service offers comprehensive support at every step of the process with understanding the organization's ISMS, goals, and current data security controls. We then run gap and risk analyses to evaluate weaknesses and devise required strategies. Our team assists in policy implementation and conducts internal audits to pre-test compliance status. If any issue still arises, we help organizations take remedial measures to achieve SOC 2 adherence and stay compliant.