SOC 2
SOC 2 type 1 or 2 compliance readiness help your business in managing customer data based on five โtrust service principlesโโsecurity, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality and privacy. It will also give you a competitive advantage. Additionally, customers prefer to work with service providers that can prove they have solid information security practices
Our approach for SOC 2 compliance readiness
OcyberSec provides tailored SOC 2 readiness services to help startups and SMBs achieve SOC 2 Type 1 or SOC 2 Type 2 certification with confidence. We offer expert guidance, risk management, and compliance support to ensure your organization meets the Trust Service Criteria required by the AICPA.
Identify which of the 5 Trust Service Criteria (TSC) are relevant to your business (Security, Availability, Processing Integrity, Confidentiality, Privacy).
Determine the systems, processes, and services that will be included in the audit.
Set clear compliance goals aligned with your requirements and business objectives.
Evaluate your current security controls and processes against SOC 2 requirements.
Identify gaps in policies, procedures, and technical controls.
Develop an action plan to address deficiencies and improve compliance posture.
Develop and implement policies for security, access control, incident response, and risk management.
Deploy security tools such as encryption, monitoring, and access controls.
Ensure employee training and awareness on SOC 2 compliance requirements.
Establish continuous monitoring mechanisms to track compliance efforts.
Maintain logs and records of security incidents, access controls, and system changes.
Conduct audits and reviews to validate control performance.
Perform a pre-audit readiness assessment to identify any remaining weaknesses.
Address last-minute gaps and ensure all documentation is complete.
Validate control evidence and prepare your team for the formal audit process.
Select an independent AICPA-accredited CPA firm to conduct the SOC 2 audit.
Provide requested evidence and participate in interviews during the audit process.
Address any findings and obtain the SOC 2 Type I or Type II report.
We assist your organization to comply with all or some of the five criteria
The Trust Services Criteria (TSC)
- Security
- Availability
- Confidentiality
- Privacy
- Processing Integrity
Your security matters.
Optimally you can implement SOC 2 to achieve compliance with the five TSCs, but we help you to maintain robust information security, by adapting the practices and processes relevant to your own objectives and operations
Our goal is to assist you to enhance your overall cybersecurity posture
Get certified with SOC2 type 1 or type 2 to provide assurance to stakeholders, customers, and clients.