ISO/IEC 42001:2023 Readiness Checklist 

The ISO/IEC 42001 standard offers guidance to help organizations deploy AI efficiently and mitigate security and governance risks by developing an Artificial Intelligence Management System (AIMS).  

ISO/IEC 42001 is designed to be adaptable to various organizations’ needs, allowing for flexibility in implementation while adhering to the core principles of AI governance.  
We’ve prepared a readiness checklist to help you develop a comprehensive plan for the audit. Our guide provides an overview of the audit process, the documents you’ll need to prepare, and the steps you can expect as you align your AIMS with the standard’s requirements.   

Comparing Vulnerability Scanning and Penetration Testing 

Vulnerability scanning and penetration testing (pen testing) are foundational tools in managing risk, prioritizing investments, and building resilience by discovering potential weaknesses across your IT environment.

Learn how your defenses would hold up under real-world attack scenarios by downloading our guide, which highlights the role and value of vulnerability scanning and pen testing in mitigating cyber risk.

You’ll read about each method, their benefits and potential limits, and the power of blending both into an effective cyber defense.

ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Readiness Checklist

A successful ISO/IEC 27001 certification starts with careful preparation, policy creation, and documentation. Our detailed readiness checklist breaks down the audit process to help you develop a comprehensive plan.

Key Highlights of Our Readiness Checklist

  • An overview of the ISO/IEC 27001 standard
  • A typical certification timeline
  • Descriptions of the standard’s clauses and controls
  • Insights to increase efficiency and reduce interruptions
  • Common mistakes to avoid

Getting Your First SOC 1 Report

SOC 1 reports, which describe how service organizations process data and transactions that can affect their customers’ financial reporting, have emerged as important tools in vendor selection and risk management.  

Our guide, Getting Your First SOC 1 Report, highlights:

  • The Importance of SOC 1 in Auditing 
  • How SOC 1 Interplays With SOC 2 
  • Types of Controls 
  • SOC 1 Starting Point Scenarios 
  • Scoping Your First SOC 1

Learn how to leverage the similarities between SOC 1 and SOC 2 to streamline the process and make it more manageable.  

SOC 2 & Risk Management

Formally identifying and addressing risk is an audit requirement, but is also a responsible exercise for your company to undertake. Download our guide and gain insight into the types of risks that should be on your radar.

5 Things to Do Prior to a SOC 2 Audit

Learn how to avoid the most common mistakes that can increase the complexity and cost of obtaining a SOC 2 compliance report.

Your customers depend on the results of SOC 2 audits as they evaluate cloud service providers, but five common mistakes — ranging from preparing improperly for an audit to ignoring ongoing risk management— can extend the audit process, increase the cost, or hinder your ability to take advantage of the assurance a SOC 2 compliance report offers your customers.

Download our white paper today to gain real-world insights from our experienced SOC 2 audit practitioners.

Improving Cloud Security Controls Before a SOC 2 Audit

With cloud service providers (CSPs) increasingly integrated into companies’ day–to–day operations, security is crucial for your organization’s success.

A SOC 2 Attestation provides assurance to customers and prospects that you are following current security practices through an objective, third–party evaluation
of your compliance with the SOC 2 criteria.

Download our white paper, “Improving Cloud Security Controls Before a SOC 2 Audit,” to learn simple ways to improve your cloud security. The paper outlines:

  • The Shared Responsibility Model, including key questions to ask CSPs
    and common cloud threats.
  • Key controls reviewed during a SOC 2 audit, including logical access,
    data protection, monitoring, and endpoint and application security.
  • What a SOC 2 audit includes, and how a SOC 2 readiness platform can
    help you prepare.