The SOC 2 framework is a set of standards and guidelines developed by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) for evaluating the effectiveness of an organization’s controls related to security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy. It is designed to help organizations demonstrate the adequacy of their controls…

The ISO 27001 framework is an internationally recognized standard that provides a set of best practices for establishing, implementing, maintaining, and continually improving an organization’s information security management system (ISMS). …

Involving all relevant stakeholders in the SOC 2 implementation process is essential for ensuring that your controls are effective and aligned with your business objectives. …

Click the link below to be redirected to the spreadsheet HIPAA Expected Evidence SpreadsheetHIPAA ID,Control,Expected Evidence,Standard Hierarchy,Frequency164.308(a)(1)(D),Security Management Process — Information System Activity Review — Implement procedures to regularly review records of information system activity, such as audit logs, access reports, and security incident tracking …Google Docs

Carve-out method Method of dealing with the services provided by a subservice organization. The nature of the services performed by the subservice Organization is included in section 3, but the relevant related controls are excluded. …

Principle/concept Description Carve-out method Method of dealing with the services provided by a subservice organization. The nature of the services performed by the subservice Organization is included in section 3, but the relevant related controls are excluded. …

Install Timestamp App https://github.com/mzdr/timestamp When Taking Screenshots Remember when taking screenshots for evidence that you will upload to your GRC tool of choice you should add a timestamp in the image. This will allow the auditor will know that the evidence was taken during whatever period that will be auditing for. Please see the screenshot below as an example.

Mapping your security controls to the HITRUST Common Security Framework (CSF) is an important step in the process of preparing for a HITRUST audit. The CSF is a comprehensive security framework that provides guidance on the controls and practices needed to protect sensitive healthcare information. Here are a few steps…

Selecting a SOC 2 auditor is an important decision for any organization, as the auditor will be responsible for evaluating the effectiveness of your controls related to security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy. Here are a few criteria to consider when selecting a SOC 2 auditor: Independence: It’s important…