Everything You Need to Know About SOC 1 Audits

by Sarah Harvey / April 12, 2023

Are you being asked by a top client for a SOC 1 audit report? What is a SOC 1 report? Do you need a SOC 1 audit? Below, you’ll find answers to frequently asked questions about SOC 1 audit reports and learn how your organization can benefit from having a SOC 1 report and what you can expect from your SOC 1 audit process. What is a SOC report? Developed…

What is a SOC 1 Audit and Why Do I Need One?

by Joseph Kirkpatrick / February 7, 2023

Have you had a client tell your organization that it needs to have a SOC 1 audit performed? If your immediate reaction was, "What is a SOC 1?", that's completely normal. You're in the right place! Have you ever had your boss ask you "What is a SOC 1 audit?" and need a project timeline as soon as possible? You're also in the right place! Have you seen competitors announce…

Equifax Breach: Five Takeaways to Avoid a Cyberattack

by Sarah Harvey / December 19, 2022

Equifax, one of the three largest consumer credit reporting agencies in the U.S., announced last week that a web application flaw exposed 143 million customer records to malicious hackers. Although not the largest breach in size, the Equifax breach may be the largest to date in severity considering the type of PII that was exposed. While mixed reports are speculating over the cause of the breach, criticisms are rising over…

The HITRUST CSF Assessment Process and Beyond

by Sarah Harvey / December 19, 2022

What is the HITRUST Maturity Model? So far in this webinar series, you’ve learned who HITRUST is, what the HITRUST CSF is, how to scope your environment, and which risk factors affect your defined scope. In this webinar, Jessie Skibbe outlines HITRUST’s Maturity Model for control scoring, the assessment process, report options and timeline projections, and some strategies for maintaining compliance.  HITRUST Maturity Model You will be required to…

Episode 6 – Understanding HITRUST – Top 5 HITRUST FAQs

by Joseph Kirkpatrick / February 7, 2023

As many organizations are new to the HITRUST CSF, we receive a lot of questions regarding HITRUST CSF compliance. Certified HITRUST CSF Practitioner, Jessie Skibbe, has presented to us the top five frequently asked questions about HITRUST. Here are her answers: Top 5 Frequently Asked Questions about HITRUST I was just told that I need to be HITRUST certified by December 31, 2017. What should I do? First, don’t panic,…