SOC 2 Compliance Consulting Services

Embarking on SOC 2 Certification with Expert Precision

• Collaborate with our cybersecurity experts, adept in SOC 2 complexities.
• Tailor SOC Security Criteria to fit your business, ensuring a comprehensive audit.
• Develop a Custom Roadmap to SOC 2 security compliance, perfectly aligned with your organization's unique needs.
• Smooth implementation of the roadmap, with constant support from our team.
• Efficient coordination and support during the Formal SOC Audit.
• Navigate SOC Certification and Re-Certification with our seasoned guidance.

Unlocking New Opportunities Through SOC 2 Compliance

Achieving SOC 2 compliance opens doors to new business opportunities, particularly with larger organizations and clients who place a high value on trust and data security. This compliance demonstrates to your clients and business partners that your organization adheres to high standards in handling and securing sensitive data. By meeting these standards, your business becomes an attractive partner for companies seeking reliable, trustworthy service providers, especially in industries where data security is non-negotiable. This can lead to more lucrative contracts, a broader client base, and enhanced credibility in your industry.

SOC Readiness Assessments & Strategic Development

At BD Emerson, we understand the importance of aligning your organization's security posture with its business goals. Our services, led by experienced SOC 2 consultants, cater to SOC 2 compliance companies, ensuring that your company receives the necessary guidance to meet compliance standards. Our SOC Readiness Assessments and Strategic Development services are designed to provide comprehensive insights into your company’s current security state and its alignment with your business objectives.

Comprehensive Risk Assessments:

• In-Depth Analysis: Conducting thorough risk assessments to understand the security vulnerabilities within your operations and their potential business impacts.
• Customized Assessment Approach: Tailoring our assessments to your specific business context, ensuring that the findings are relevant and actionable.

Business Impact Strategy:

• Identifying and Addressing Business Impacts: Analyzing how potential security risks may affect your business operations and strategizing effective responses to mitigate these impacts.
• Proactive Risk Management: Helping you develop a proactive approach to risk management, ensuring that your business remains resilient in the face of evolving cyber threats.

Efficient Integration of SOC Criteria:

• Seamless Integration into Operations: Assisting in the efficient incorporation of SOC criteria into your everyday operations, streamlining the process of evidence collection and making it more efficient.
• Enhancing Auditor Collaboration: Facilitating smoother collaboration with auditors through well-organized and accessible evidence and documentation.

Why SOC 2? Elevating Operational Standards

SOC 2 compliance is more than just a regulatory requirement; it's a commitment to operational excellence and data integrity.

A Framework by the AICPA for Trust and Assurance:

• Independent Validation of Controls: SOC 2, developed by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), offers independent validation that an organization's controls effectively address risks related to the security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy of customer data.
• Tailored to Information Security: Specifically designed to address information-related risks, SOC 2 is an essential framework for companies that handle sensitive data.

Assurance of Data Integrity and Security:

• Building Client Confidence: Providing clients with assurance regarding the integrity and security of their data, as evaluated against the five Trust Services Criteria of SOC 2 company.
• Elevating Trust in Services: Enhancing the trust and confidence clients place in your services by demonstrating adherence to high standards of data security and privacy.

Unmatched Support and Expertise

BD Emerson stands out for its exceptional support and expertise in the realm of cybersecurity.

24/7 Access to Cybersecurity Consulting Services:

• Round-the-Clock Support: Offering continuous access to our esteemed cybersecurity consulting services, ensuring you have expert guidance available whenever needed.
• Incident Response Readiness: Providing immediate incident response support to address and mitigate any cybersecurity incidents swiftly and effectively.

Expertise in Industry Standards and Best Practices:

• Actionable and Industry-Leading Guidance: Delivering practical, actionable guidance that leverages industry standards and best practices to ensure your organization's success in achieving and maintaining SOC 2 cybersecurity compliance.
• Customized Solutions for Unique Challenges: Understanding that each organization faces unique challenges, our team provides customized solutions to meet your specific needs in the journey towards achieving SOC 2 compliance.

Comprehensive SOC 2 Services Customized for Your Business

• Conduct a detailed gap analysis to assess your current compliance status and formulate effective strategies.
• Remediation support with expert solutions for unique challenges.
• Engaging training and workshops to deepen SOC 2 understanding among your team.
• Case studies demonstrating effective and rapid SOC 2 audit completions.
• Tailored, flexible delivery mechanisms to suit your organization's specific requirements.

BD Emerson’s Commitment on Your SOC 2 Journey

Our commitment to your SOC 2 journey encompasses a broad spectrum of services. From initial gap assessments that pinpoint areas needing improvement to comprehensive audit assistance ensuring adherence to SOC 2 standards, we are dedicated to guiding you every step of the way. Our  SOC security services are designed to not just meet but exceed SOC 2 compliance standards, ensuring that your organization or services provider is not only compliant but also a leader in data security and trust.

In-Depth Exploration of SOC 2 Compliance

Our thorough examination of SOC 2 Compliance delves into the five trust service principles that form its foundation:

• Security: Protecting systems and data from unauthorized access, theft, or damage.
• Confidentiality: Ensuring that sensitive information is only accessible to those who are authorized.
• Privacy: Safeguarding personal information collected, used, retained, disclosed, and disposed of by a system.
• Availability: Ensuring that systems and data are available for operation and use as agreed.
• Processing Integrity: Processing is complete, valid, accurate, timely, and authorized to meet the entity’s objectives.

We also offer comprehensive insights into the two types of SOC 2 audits:

• Type 1: Evaluates the suitability of the design of controls at a specific point in time.
• Type 2: Assesses the operational effectiveness of these controls over a designated review period.

These audits are crucial for affirming your commitment to these principles and providing assurance to stakeholders about your organizational practices.

Advantages of SOC 2 Compliance:

By achieving SOC 2 compliance, your organization demonstrates a robust commitment to data security, thereby gaining a significant competitive edge. This compliance is not just a regulatory achievement; it's a statement about your organization's dedication to maintaining the highest standards of data protection. It builds trust with existing and potential clients, reassures investors, and can be a deciding factor in winning new business.