May 11, 2024
4 minute read
What is SOC 2?
Developed by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), SOC 2 is a voluntary compliance standard for service organizations that store and process customer data in the cloud. It was created to help organizations evaluate the security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy of their cloud service providers.
SOC 2 reports are issued by independent accounting or auditing firms and provide detailed information about a service organization's controls and how they meet the SOC 2 criteria.
Why is SOC 2 Important?
SOC 2 compliance is important for several reasons:
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Reading list
We've selected five books
that we think will supplement your
learning. Use these to
develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a
deeper understanding of the topics covered in
SOC 2.
Provides a detailed guide to the SOC 2 audit process, including the planning, execution, and reporting phases. It is written by two experienced auditors with over 30 years of combined experience in the field.
For more information about how these books relate to this course, visit:
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