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IT Security Compliance: Why Security Awareness Training is Key

IT Security Compliance: Why Security Awareness Training is Key

August, 2023 | Charles IT

Not all employees are aware that they possibly pose a security threat to the company. Some of them may not even be familiar with phishing and other common scams and may not understand their [...]

4 Ways An IT Security Assessment Prepares You For SOC 2 Compliance

4 Ways An IT Security Assessment Prepares You For SOC 2 Compliance

October, 2022 | Foster Charles

No organization wants to do business with a high-risk vendor. In today’s increasingly complex cyber threat landscape, companies routinely demand trust and transparency so that they can be confident [...]

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, [...]

What Must Every SOC 2 Compliance Checklist Contain to Achieve Compliance?

What Must Every SOC 2 Compliance Checklist Contain to Achieve Compliance?

February, 2021 | Foster Charles

If you're running a service organization that collects, stores, and shares sensitive customer information, you need to have a System and Organization Controls 2 (SOC 2) certificate. Being SOC 2 [...]

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