SOC Reporting

Expertise

Gain confidence and insight into your internal controls

As cybersecurity incidents increase and regulatory requirements become more restrictive, many organizations find they need to ensure, with a high level of confidence, the effectiveness of their internal controls. SOC reports give you the ability to offer independent third-party assurance that your controls are designed properly and operating effectively — and demonstrate your commitment to the trust and security of your clients. But with multiple SOC reports and types, it can be difficult to know which one best fits your needs.

All SOC reports have two types: Type 1 and Type 2. Type 2 reports involve a longer evaluation period and are generally more rigorous than Type 1, but they may be necessary for organizations that are subject to more stringent compliance requirements. Our AICPA SOC specialists work across all industries and can help you identify which SOC report is right for your specific business and technology environment. From there, we’ll perform readiness assessments to identify control weaknesses and develop recommendations for remediation prior to undergoing the formal SOC examination. Our goal is to streamline the SOC process as much as possible and reduce the costs and difficulties encountered with a project of this magnitude. A SOC report offers more than peace of mind for your vendors, business partners, management, and stakeholders — it’s a competitive advantage.

Services

Whether you’re pursuing your first SOC examination or expanding your reporting strategy, we can help you identify the right SOC services for your organization.

SOC readiness

Assess your preparedness, identify gaps, and build a roadmap for a successful SOC examination.

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SOC 1

Provide assurance over controls that support your customers’ financial reporting.

SOC 2

Demonstrate effective controls for security, availability, confidentiality, and privacy.

SOC 2+

Combine SOC 2 reporting with frameworks such as HIPAA, NIST, and other compliance requirements.

SOC 3

Share independent assurance over your controls through a report designed for public use.

SOC for cybersecurity

Demonstrate the effectiveness of your cybersecurity risk management program.

SOC for supply chain

As a SWIFT Certified Assessment Provider, our experts will help you navigate annual security attestation requirements.

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Insights

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Case Studies

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June 01, 2022

SOC 2 report and ISO compliance for global firm

Global advisory firm strengthens security measures and improves security posture, improving client confidence and increasing business.

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August 01, 2017

Global company prevents audits and retains business with SOC 1 reporting

Global transaction processing conglomerate reduces client audits and creates proactive SOC reports.

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September 22, 2016

SOC 1 audit for government pension plan

MERS of Michigan proactively completes a SOC 1 Type 2 audit of their defined benefit pension plan system.

Case Study / 2 min read

Client Experience

Your on-the-ground resource for SOC examinations

Our cybersecurity practice has been providing consulting services for more than 30 years. We have the expertise you need to deliver value and peace of mind to your stakeholders. We’re also involved with the AICPA SOC committees, which provides us with an advanced view of upcoming issues and changes and allows us to advocate for our clients when SOC-related professional pronouncements are being updated. And we don’t just talk the talk. We also undergo an annual, third-party-administered SOC 2 examination, for which we’ve continuously received a passing rating, meaning we don’t have any gaps in our security controls — a high standard we’ll pass on to you.