How Can a SOC 2 Bring Value to MSPs?

by Sarah Harvey / June 14, 2023

As vendors, managed service providers (MSP) are sought out to help entities create and maintain a strong security posture – they shouldn’t bring more risk into their clients’ environments. When organizations engage with MSPs, they want to know how secure their organization really is and will often ask that the MSP undergo a SOC 2 audit before engaging with their services. So, while you may think that your services are…

How to Read Your Vendor’s SOC 1 or SOC 2 Report

by Sarah Harvey / June 13, 2023

Most organizations outsource some aspect of their business to vendors, whether it’s to perform a specific, integral task or replace an entire business unit. Vendors can be in roles like customer support, financial technology, record storage, software development, or claims processing. Using vendors can further an organization’s business objectives, enable them to function more effectively, and may be more cost-efficient. With all these opportunities, organizations must remain aware of the…

What’s the Difference Between SOC for Cybersecurity and SOC 2?

by Sarah Harvey / June 14, 2023

Newest Addition to the SOC Suite The AICPA recently added a new offering to its SOC suite: SOC for Cybersecurity. The difference between SOC 1, SOC 2, and SOC 3 has always been fairly clear-cut based on factors like internal control over financial reporting, the Trust Services Criteria, and restricted report use. Now, we have a new player in the game. What’s the Difference Between SOC for Cybersecurity and SOC…

How Can a SOC 2 Bring Value to Your SaaS?

by Sarah Harvey / June 14, 2023

No one wants to work with an at-risk SaaS provider. If someone is looking to use your services, they want to know how secure your SaaS solution actually is. You may think you have a secure SaaS solution, but does an auditor? Does a hacker? Let’s look at how a SOC 2 audit could bring value to your organization’s reputation, marketing initiatives, and competitive advantage. What is a SOC 2?…