What if we change a major system during the SOC 2 period?

What are the costs of SOC 2?

SOC 2 cost depends on the system scope, report type, reporting period, and work needed before the examination. Budget separately for the CPA firm’s fee, any readiness advice, optional software,

SOC 2 is an independent CPA examination of a service organization’s described system and controls against the applicable Trust Services Criteria. SOC stands for System and Organization Controls. A Type

What belongs in a simple SOC 2 control register?

Use one row per control with a stable identifier, a plain-language description, an owner, a frequency or trigger, and an evidence location. Add the relevant criteria mapping, the systems covered,

Do changes to compliance scripts and automation rules need review?

Treat changes according to their risk and the role the automation plays. A script that prepares an audit population or a rule that disables accounts can materially affect records or

What should an AI inventory include?

Start with the AI services people actually use, including features inside existing software. For each use case, record the owner, provider, purpose, users, data involved, connected systems, and whether the

Can employees put customer data into an AI tool?

Only after the organization has approved that use and confirmed the relevant data, contractual, security, and privacy requirements. Check the provider's applicable terms and settings, including retention, training use, access,

FAQ: What if we change a major system during the SOC 2 period?

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What are the costs of SOC 2?

What is a SOC 2?

What belongs in a simple SOC 2 control register?

Do changes to compliance scripts and automation rules need review?

What should an AI inventory include?

Can employees put customer data into an AI tool?

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