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SOC 1 vs SOC 2: What's the Difference?

SOC 1 vs SOC 2: What's the Difference?

October, 2022 | Foster Charles

Keeping up with the constantly evolving compliance landscape can be demanding, especially if you’re relying entirely fully on in-house resources to conduct IT security assessments. That said, it’s [...]

Why A Cybersecurity Risk Assessment Is Vital To SOC 2 Compliance

Why A Cybersecurity Risk Assessment Is Vital To SOC 2 Compliance

October, 2022 | Foster Charles

If you manage a business, you already know that there are many ways your business can be exposed to cyber threats. This is why businesses must conduct a variety of security measures to remain secure, [...]

5 Key Takeaways for Cybersecurity Awareness Month

5 Key Takeaways for Cybersecurity Awareness Month

October, 2022 | Foster Charles

Charles IT · 5 Key Takeaways for Cybersecurity Awareness Month It's Cybersecurity Awareness Month once again, a time to reflect on the current state of cybersecurity and what you can do to safeguard [...]

SOC 2 Requirements Checklist with IT Managed Services

SOC 2 Requirements Checklist with IT Managed Services

October, 2022 | Foster Charles

A System Organization Controls (SOC) Audit is an important standard and regulation that every service provider must adhere to. If your organization stores or transmits potentially sensitive data on [...]

4 ways a backup and disaster recovery solution determines SOC 2 audit success

4 ways a backup and disaster recovery solution determines SOC 2 audit success

October, 2022 | Foster Charles

SOC 2 is an auditing procedure for service providers that's designed to evaluate data-management measures across five trust service principles. These include security, availability, processing [...]

Are You Following The Best Cybersecurity Framework for Your Financial Firm?

Are You Following The Best Cybersecurity Framework for Your Financial Firm?

September, 2022 | Foster Charles

Charles IT · Are You Following The Best Cybersecurity Framework for Your Financial Firm? Financial organizations handle a large amount of sensitive data, including payment information, customer [...]

SOC 2 Requirements: 5 of the Most Common Mistakes to Avoid

SOC 2 Requirements: 5 of the Most Common Mistakes to Avoid

September, 2022 | Foster Charles

Passing a SOC 2 audit validates your efforts to achieve a high standard of security and privacy. It can be a powerful tool in demonstrating your company’s commitment to keeping customer data safe and [...]

6 Financial Benefits of Working with a MSP

6 Financial Benefits of Working with a MSP

September, 2022 | Foster Charles

Large organizations are not alone in needing technology to compete in their respective markets. Companies of all sizes prioritize operational efficiency, but not all are equally equipped to sustain [...]

Practicing Mindful IT: 3 Ways to Get Better ROI from a MSP

Practicing Mindful IT: 3 Ways to Get Better ROI from a MSP

September, 2022 | Foster Charles

One approach to cutting technology costs while maximizing their value and improving IT efficiencies is outsourcing your IT support and network security to a trusted Managed Services Provider (MSP). [...]

Rockstar Customer Service: What Keeps Them Coming Back

Rockstar Customer Service: What Keeps Them Coming Back

September, 2022 | Foster Charles

The customer is the lifeblood of any company, regardless of size. Although there has been some debate on the phrase, "the customer is always right", we can all agree that without our customers, our [...]

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