SOC for Cybersecurity FAQs
How much does a SOC for Cybersecurity audit cost?
Pricing for a SOC for Cybersecurity audit depends on scoping factors, including business applications, technology platforms, physical locations, third parties, and audit frequency. Pricing will also vary based on the report type you choose, inclusion of a gap analysis, or inclusion of additional remediation time.
How long does a SOC for Cybersecurity audit take to complete?
The average SOC for Cybersecurity audit, using KirkpatrickPrice’s process, is completed in 12 weeks. The engagement begins with scoping procedures, then moves into an onsite visit, evidence review, report writing, and concludes with the delivery of a SOC for Cybersecurity report. This timeline is extended when a gap analysis must be performed or when remediation takes longer than expected.
What do I receive when my SOC for Cybersecurity audit is complete?
A SOC for Cybersecurity audit culminates in a report. The components and formatting of SOC for Cybersecurity reports delivered by KirkpatrickPrice are based on guidelines provided by the AICPA and written by our in-house Professional Writing team. A SOC for Cybersecurity report is a general use report that describes an organization’s cybersecurity risk management program and verifies the effectiveness of its controls, which can help stakeholders make informed decisions and can address vendor or supply chain risk management practices.
How long is a SOC for Cybersecurity report valid?
The opinion stated in a SOC for Cybersecurity report is valid for twelve months following the date the report was issued.
Who is involved in a SOC for Cybersecurity audit?
In every SOC for Cybersecurity engagement, our Information Security Auditors are required by the AICPA to maintain communication with management and those charged with governance from the service organization. Other team members involved in the audit could come from anywhere in your organization, ranging from human resources to development to compliance officers – anyone with the appropriate responsibilities for and knowledge of the matters concerned in the audit.