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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 [...]

4 Ways Backup & Disaster Recovery Drives SOC 2 Success

4 Ways Backup & Disaster Recovery Drives SOC 2 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 [...]

Navigating SOC 2 Requirements: Avoiding 5 Common Mistakes for Compliance Success

Navigating SOC 2 Requirements: Avoiding 5 Common Mistakes for Compliance Success

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 [...]

A Step-By-Step Guide to Establishing an Incident Response Plan for your Financial Firm

A Step-By-Step Guide to Establishing an Incident Response Plan for your Financial Firm

September, 2022 | Sal Marino

Charles IT · A Step-By-Step Guide to Establishing an Incident Response Plan for your Financial Firm It's no secret that cyberattacks are on the rise and becoming increasingly more sophisticated by [...]

NIST Cybersecurity Framework for Small Business: 5 Useful Resources

NIST Cybersecurity Framework for Small Business: 5 Useful Resources

September, 2022 | Foster Charles

True or False: Cyber criminals would rather target large enterprises than small businesses. Answer: FALSE! One of the most pervasive myths about cybersecurity is the assumption that small businesses [...]

Cybersecurity Tips the Payments Industry Needs to Know Now

Cybersecurity Tips the Payments Industry Needs to Know Now

September, 2022 | Sal Marino

Charles IT · Cybersecurity Tips the Payments Industry Needs to Know Now The payments industry is constantly evolving, with new payment methods and technologies being introduced at a rapid pace. While [...]

A Guide to Cybersecurity in the Banking Industry

A Guide to Cybersecurity in the Banking Industry

September, 2022 | Sal Marino

The banking industry continues to be a preferred target for cybercriminals, and for good reason. Mainly because banks store highly valuable information, such as credit card and loan details, estates, [...]

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