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Unlike system-level reports (like SOC 2©) that focus on a specific application or service, SOC* for Cybersecurity is an enterprise-wide reporting framework. It is designed to help your organization communicate the effectiveness of its entire risk management program to internal and external stakeholders.
Adopting this framework transforms your cybersecurity from a collection of disconnected IT tasks into a mature, formalized program. By establishing a standardized language for strategic communication, you can clearly demonstrate your security posture to board members and partners. Furthermore, the rigorous documentation process drives continuous improvement by exposing hidden governance gaps and strengthening overall oversight.
We guide your team through the four distinct pillars of the SOC* for Cybersecurity engagement:
We help you craft a clear, detailed description of your cybersecurity risk management program.
We verify that your program is overseen by leadership and aligned with your business objectives.
We test the operational effectiveness of the controls supporting your cybersecurity objectives, mapped to any cybersecurity framework such as NIST CSF.
We deliver an independent opinion on the effectiveness of your program, providing you with a high-trust document to share with your stakeholders.
Choosing Auditwerx for your compliance report gives you a distinct advantage. Secure the necessary assurance to retain and attract clients relying on your financial controls.
We are proud to be an independent firm with no conflicts of interest in completing your report.
We focus only on controls and evidence that will score points in the final assessment.
Partner with a single firm throughout your entire compliance lifecycle. Our findings are objective and have no conflicts of interest.
Our U.S. based team of assessment professionals are never outsourced.
200+ years of collective experience translates to the most efficient path to certification, saving you time and money.
We offer flexible integration with leading GRC tools, so you don't have to duplicate evidence.
As part of your overall compliance and assurance strategy, we offer examinations for the entire SOC report family. We can help you determine which report is right for your user base, whether they require financial assurance (SOC 1®) or security and operational assurance (SOC 2® and SOC 3®).
Identifies control gaps and provides a roadmap before the formal examination begins, saving time and money.
Assurance over core technology, security, and operational controls (common for SaaS, hosting, and data centers).
Expands the SOC 2® report to include testing against other compliance frameworks simultaneously.
A brief, general-use report that can be publicly distributed (it does not include detailed control testing).
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The scope is the primary difference. A SOC 2® report is typically tied to a specific system, service, or application (e.g., your SaaS platform). “SOC* for Cybersecurity ” is enterprise-wide; it covers your entire organization’s approach to cybersecurity risk, governance, and threat response, regardless of the specific systems used.
he AICPA requires a formal description of your cybersecurity risk management program to provide context for the reader. This description must address how your organization identifies, manages, and responds to threats. We guide you in drafting this description to ensure it is accurate, objective, and compliant with professional standards, making it the “narrative” that accompanies the independent verification.
his report is intended for a broad group of stakeholders who need assurance regarding your high-level security posture. This includes board members concerned with oversight, investors looking for risk management evidence, and strategic business partners who need confidence in your overall enterprise security strategy.
Absolutely. The SOC* for Cybersecurity framework is designed to be flexible. We often help clients map their existing security compliance, such as NIST CSF or ISO 27001 implementation, directly into the description of their cybersecurity risk management program. This allows you to leverage the work you have already completed to demonstrate compliance and operational maturity.
Because the threat landscape and your organization’s risk profile evolve constantly, we recommend an annual reporting cycle. This maintains the currency of your security narrative and demonstrates to stakeholders that your cybersecurity risk management program is a dynamic, living commitment rather than a static annual event.
Our handy guide, “Adding it Up: What Type of SOC Report Do I Need?” is a great starting point to determine what kind of SOC report best fits your company’s business and compliance needs.
When you’re ready to speak with an experienced team member about your reporting needs, Auditwerx will be here for you.
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