ISO Certifications | SOC Examinations | SOC 2 | ISO 27001
By:
Schellman
April 21st, 2016
As organizations grow and expand their client base, especially in regulated or security-conscious industries, the demand for third-party assurance has never been higher. It’s common to be faced with requests for both an ISO 27001 certification and a SOC 2 report, but you may be wondering if they are really different. Companies often ask, “can my ISO 27001 certification cover what’s needed for SOC 2?” or “do I really need both?”
Education | SOC Examinations | Audit Readiness | SOC 2
By:
Chad Goubeaux
August 14th, 2014
Although undergoing a SOC 2 examination is not a mandatory security framework and as such, is not a legal or regulatory requirement for every business, it is often considered a necessity for companies. This is especially true for organizations that regularly store customer data and handle sensitive information.