The Ultimate SOC 2 Compliance Checklist

by Hannah Grace Holladay / January 8, 2024

Starting a SOC 2 audit can be overwhelming.  You know you need a SOC 2 audit, but don’t know what to expect or how to get started. The SOC 2 Compliance Checklist below will prepare you for what your auditors look for and how to confidently begin your SOC 2 compliance journey. What is a SOC 2 Compliance Audit? A SOC 2 audit attests that the system or service you…

What Type of Compliance is Right for You? 10 Common Information Security Frameworks

by Hannah Grace Holladay / April 11, 2023

We know that when it comes to threats you want to make sure that you’re ready. In order to do that, you need a quality cybersecurity and compliance audit report that gives you results you can trust.   The problem is choosing the right framework for your business and unique data needs can be complicated.  There are so many frameworks and regulations to learn about and sift through to see what…

Preparing for a CCPA Audit

by Sarah Harvey / November 20, 2023

The California Consumer Protection Act gives consumers more rights related to their personal data and requires businesses to be more transparent about the way personal data is used and shared. The law applies to certain businesses that collect, use, receive or transmit the personal data of California consumers. Specifically, this law applies to for-profit businesses that do business in California and have annual gross revenues of over $25,000,000, buy, sell,…

How to Prepare for a FISMA Audit

by Sarah Harvey / November 20, 2023

FISMA is U.S. legislation enacted as part of the Electronic Government Act of 2002, intended to protect government information and assets from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction. To comply with FISMA, organizations must demonstrate that they meet the standards set forth by NIST SP 800 series. Unique to a FISMA audit, organizations can tailor the relevant security control baseline so that it more closely aligns with their…

Considering an Audit Readiness Tool? 4 Questions to Ask

by Sarah Harvey / January 10, 2024

Using KirkpatrickPrice for Audit Readiness We've seen more and more automated solutions and tools enter the market that promise easy and cheap compliance, no commitment, and expert guidance. Don't be fooled, though! These audit prep solutions and tools are actually only promising one thing: readiness. Unlike firms with automated solutions and tools that focus solely on audit readiness, KirkpatrickPrice provides a comprehensive audit experience. They cannot provide what you actually…