New research from SecurityScorecard found that 98% of organizations have at least one vendor that’s had a breach in the last two years. Although this doesn’t necessarily mean affiliated organizations were affected by the breaches, it does emphasize the extensive range of potential exposure to indirect risks. Now more than ever, it’s crucial for vendors to develop a deep understanding of security questionnaires and to implement best practices.

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For SaaS applications and cloud service providers (CSPs), maintaining compliance with FedRAMP requirements is critical to the bottom line. It means the difference between working with U.S. government agencies—or not. But as one might expect from a bureaucratic process, getting FedRAMP authorization is complicated and takes time. Before starting the FedRAMP approval process, teams and company leaders must understand the required steps, prepare thoroughly, and muster their patience.

Achieving SOC 2 compliance often necessitates the use of specialized tools and software to address specific application and data security measures, but which ones are the best to get the job done? We asked our customers which tools they used and compiled their answers below. Now, let’s break down the tools that have helped our customers achieve compliance excellence, so you can, too. Tools or services marked with * denotes a partner or integration.

After tons of hard work, your company has successfully completed a SOC 2 audit and received a well-deserved SOC 2 report! Congratulations! Receiving your SOC 2 attestation is no easy feat, and it’s a significant milestone that demonstrates your company’s commitment to security and trust assurance. If you’re not sure what to do next, no worries – the hard part is done.

POV: an important prospect requires all of their partners to get a SOC 2 audit. You’ve just met with your auditing firm and you’ve been tasked with evidence collection, which sounds like tracking down a lot of people and documents. No one can tell you when the RFP knowledge base was last updated. The sales team is asking how long it will take, and can it go faster? You sit back and wonder the same thing: is it possible, and if so, how?

Welcome to our guide on SOC 2 compliance! We’ll cover everything you need to know about SOC 2, including its key principles, types of reports, the preparation & audit processes, costs, and best practices. Let’s get started!

In today’s ever-changing business landscape, managing risk is crucial for the success and longevity of any organization. From financial risks to operational risks and cyber threats, businesses face a range of challenges that require a robust and secure risk strategy. With the complexities of modern business, risk management can no longer be put on the back burner, and companies will need to keep up with the latest practices and solutions to stay afloat.

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