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Auditing Basics What is Scope
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Knowing where your assets reside is critical for any organization. Why? Because knowing where your assets reside and which controls apply to them is the only way you can manage and secure them from a potential data breach or security incident. During the initial phases of a SOC 1 or SOC 2 audit, an auditor will walk you through defining the scope of your audit. But what exactly does that entail? The scope of your audit sets boundaries for the assessment. It requires organizations to identify the people, locations, policies and procedures, and technologies that interact with, or could otherwise impact, the security of the information being protected.
The scope of an audit can greatly impact the overall effectiveness of the audit. If the scope is too broad, an auditor could miss critical items during the assessment. If the scope is too narrow, an auditor might not be able to perform an accurate assessment or give an accurate opinion of an organization’s controls because some may have been left out. This is why partnering with an expert, senior-level Information Security Specialist, like those at KirkpatrickPrice, is so critical: if you want to get the most out of your investment in a SOC 1 or SOC 2 audit, effective scoping is key.
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Auditing Basics What is Scope
Learn more at kirkpatrickprice.com/video/au...
Knowing where your assets reside is critical for any organization. Why? Because knowing where your assets reside and which controls apply to them is the only way you can manage and secure them from a potential data breach or security incident. During the initial phases of a SOC 1 or SOC 2 audit, an auditor will walk you through defining the scope of your audit. But what exactly does that entail? The scope of your audit sets boundaries for the assessment. It requires organizations to identify the people, locations, policies and procedures, and technologies that interact with, or could otherwise impact, the security of the information being protected.
The scope of an audit can greatly impact the overall effectiveness of the audit. If the scope is too broad, an auditor could miss critical items during the assessment. If the scope is too narrow, an auditor might not be able to perform an accurate assessment or give an accurate opinion of an organization’s controls because some may have been left out. This is why partnering with an expert, senior-level Information Security Specialist, like those at KirkpatrickPrice, is so critical: if you want to get the most out of your investment in a SOC 1 or SOC 2 audit, effective scoping is key.
Stay Connected
Twitter: twitter.com/KPAudit
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/kirk...
Facebook: www.facebook.com/kirkpatrickp...
More Free Resources
Blog: kirkpatrickprice.com/blog/
Webinars: kirkpatrickprice.com/webinars/
Videos: kirkpatrickprice.com/video/
White Papers: kirkpatrickprice.com/white-pa...
About Us
KirkpatrickPrice is a licensed CPA firm, PCI QSA, and a HITRUST CSF Assessor, registered with the PCAOB, providing assurance services to clients in more than 48 states, Canada, Asia, and Europe. The firm has over 13 years of experience in information security and compliance assurance by performing assessments, audits, and tests that strengthen information security and internal controls. KirkpatrickPrice most commonly provides advice on SOC 1, SOC 2, PCI DSS, HIPAA, HITRUST CSF, GDPR, ISO 27001, FISMA, and CFPB frameworks.
For more about KirkpatrickPrice: kirkpatrickprice.com/
Contact us today: 800-770-2701 kirkpatrickprice.com/contact/