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Framework - SOC 2 Compliance Course

The **SOC 2 Compliance Audio Course** is your comprehensive, audio-first guide to understanding and implementing the Service Organization Control (SOC) 2 framework from the ground up. Designed for cybersecurity professionals, auditors, and business leaders, this course breaks down the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Trust Services Criteria into clear, practical lessons that connect compliance theory with daily operational reality. Each episode explores essential concepts

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Episode 25 — Confidentiality: Classification,...

Framework - SOC 2 Compliance Course ·

2025/10/13

Confidentiality ensures that sensitive information is protected from unauthorized disclosure. The exam focuses on how organizations identify, classify, and safeguard data based on sensitivity. Classification frameworks define what data is public, internal, or confidential, guiding appropriate handling. Encryption protects data in transit and at rest, while Data Loss Prevention (DLP) technologies detect and block unauthorized transfers. Confidentiality is not just about technology—it

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Episode 24 — Availability: Capacity, DR, RTO/RPO,...

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2025/10/13

Availability is one of the Trust Services Criteria most closely tied to operational resilience. It ensures that systems meet uptime commitments and can recover from disruptions within defined tolerances. The exam highlights concepts like capacity management, Disaster Recovery (DR) planning, and recovery objectives—RTO (Recovery Time Objective) and RPO (Recovery Point Objective). Capacity planning prevents overloads before they occur, while DR ensures systems can be restored efficiently

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Episode 23 — CC12 Physical/Environmental &...

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2025/10/13

CC12 governs physical and environmental safeguards—controls that protect systems from unauthorized access, damage, or environmental hazards. Traditionally, this meant data centers, offices, and server rooms. However, the rise of remote and hybrid work models has transformed CC12’s application. The exam now emphasizes how organizations adapt controls for distributed workforces while maintaining evidence of physical security. Key measures include facility access logs, surveillance systems,

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Episode 22 — CC11 Vendor Risk & Subservice Oversight

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2025/10/13

CC11 addresses how organizations manage risks associated with third-party vendors and subservice providers. It requires structured due diligence, contract management, and ongoing monitoring to ensure external parties meet the same security and compliance standards as internal operations. The exam expects familiarity with how SOC 2 integrates with vendor management programs, emphasizing inherited and shared control responsibilities. Organizations must evaluate vendor SOC reports, assess

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Episode 21 — CC10 Data Integrity in Pipelines

Framework - SOC 2 Compliance Course ·

2025/10/13

CC10 ensures that information processed within systems remains accurate, complete, and valid throughout its lifecycle. It focuses on maintaining data integrity from input to output, particularly in automated or multi-stage processing pipelines. The exam highlights that controls must detect, prevent, and correct errors before they propagate downstream. Examples include input validation, reconciliation routines, and automated integrity checks in data transfers. Data integrity is not only

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Episode 20 — CC9 Incident Management & Communications

Framework - SOC 2 Compliance Course ·

2025/10/13

CC9 covers how organizations prepare for, detect, respond to, and communicate security incidents. The exam emphasizes structured processes that define roles, escalation paths, and notification requirements. Effective incident management limits damage and maintains trust with customers and regulators. The plan should outline detection mechanisms, classification levels, and response timelines aligned to legal and contractual obligations. Clear communication channels—internal and external—are

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Episode 19 — CC8 Change Management & SDLC (incl. IaC...

Framework - SOC 2 Compliance Course ·

2025/10/13

CC8 evaluates how organizations manage system changes to prevent unintended disruption or new vulnerabilities. It covers structured change management processes, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) controls, and increasingly, Infrastructure as Code (IaC). The exam focuses on documentation, approval workflows, segregation of duties, and testing requirements before deployment. Change control ensures traceability and accountability for modifications that could affect security, availability,

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Episode 18 — CC7 Ops: Config Management,...

Framework - SOC 2 Compliance Course ·

2025/10/13

CC7 governs how organizations maintain secure, reliable operations through configuration management, vulnerability management, and patching. The exam tests understanding of how operational hygiene translates into risk reduction. Configuration management ensures systems remain consistent with approved baselines; vulnerability management identifies and prioritizes risks through scanning and threat intelligence; patching closes known exposures before exploitation. These processes collectively

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Episode 17 — CC6 Logical Access: IAM, SSO, MFA, JML

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2025/10/13

CC6 focuses on logical access—ensuring that only authorized individuals can interact with systems and data. It encompasses Identity and Access Management (IAM), Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and Joiner–Mover–Leaver (JML) processes. The exam expects understanding of how these components enforce least privilege and separation of duties. IAM defines identity lifecycle governance; SSO centralizes authentication; MFA adds assurance; and JML ensures that access changes

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Episode 16 — CC5 Control Design, Reviews, and Monitoring

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2025/10/13

CC5 addresses how controls are designed, implemented, and monitored for continued effectiveness. The exam expects you to understand the full lifecycle—from establishing control objectives that align with risks to ensuring management reviews validate their operation. Well-designed controls must be precise, measurable, and repeatable. They are ineffective if overly broad or disconnected from business processes. Monitoring activities such as internal audits, control self-assessments, and

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Episode 15 — CC4 Commitments, SLAs, Regulatory...

Framework - SOC 2 Compliance Course ·

2025/10/13

CC4 focuses on whether an organization defines and meets commitments made to customers and regulators. It evaluates transparency, accountability, and compliance with service-level agreements (SLAs) and contractual or statutory obligations. The exam highlights the importance of translating business promises—such as uptime, data retention, or privacy guarantees—into measurable control objectives. These commitments form the baseline for the system’s trustworthiness, ensuring the organization

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Episode 14 — CC3 HR Lifecycle: Hiring, Training,...

Framework - SOC 2 Compliance Course ·

2025/10/13

CC3 governs the human element of the control environment, ensuring that personnel are competent, trustworthy, and aware of their security responsibilities. It covers the entire employee lifecycle—background checks during hiring, role-based security training throughout employment, and structured offboarding when access must be revoked. Exam candidates should understand how these steps mitigate insider threats and maintain control consistency. HR processes become part of the compliance

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Episode 13 — CC2 Risk Assessment (Method & Cadence)

Framework - SOC 2 Compliance Course ·

2025/10/13

CC2 addresses how an organization identifies, assesses, and manages risks to achieving its objectives. Effective risk assessment provides the context for prioritizing controls and ensuring proportional safeguards. The exam emphasizes the need for a defined methodology, documented risk register, and recurring review cadence. Inputs such as threat intelligence, incident history, and regulatory updates inform the assessment process. A structured approach—using qualitative or quantitative

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Episode 12 — CC1 Governance & Tone at the Top

Framework - SOC 2 Compliance Course ·

2025/10/13

The first Common Criterion (CC1) focuses on governance and organizational culture—often summarized as “tone at the top.” It establishes the foundation for all other controls by ensuring leadership commitment, accountability, and ethical behavior. The exam expects familiarity with governance structures, board oversight, and management responsibility in establishing security policies. CC1 evaluates whether leadership has created an environment that promotes control awareness, assigns

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Episode 11 — How to Read a SOC 2 Report

Framework - SOC 2 Compliance Course ·

2025/10/13

Interpreting a SOC 2 report requires understanding its structure and purpose. Each report includes an auditor’s opinion, system description, control testing results, and management assertions. The opinion letter clarifies whether controls were suitably designed and operated effectively during the review period. A clean, or “unqualified,” opinion indicates that no material exceptions were found, while “qualified” or “adverse” opinions highlight deficiencies. The report also distinguishes

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Episode 10 — CUECs Done Right

Framework - SOC 2 Compliance Course ·

2025/10/13

Complementary User Entity Controls (CUECs) define what responsibilities customers or users must perform for the service organization’s controls to remain effective. They clarify shared accountability in outsourced or multi-tenant environments. On the exam, candidates should be able to identify CUECs as essential boundary statements—not optional disclosures. When done properly, CUECs prevent misinterpretation by describing actions the user must take, such as managing access credentials,

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Episode 9 — Subservice Orgs: Inclusive vs Carve-Out

Framework - SOC 2 Compliance Course ·

2025/10/13

SOC 2 engagements often depend on third-party providers—cloud platforms, payment processors, or data centers—known as subservice organizations. The inclusive versus carve-out distinction determines whether these providers’ controls are explicitly included within the system boundary or excluded but referenced through complementary user entity controls (CUECs). Inclusive reporting increases transparency but adds testing complexity, as evidence from the provider must be verified. Carve-out

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Episode 8 — Writing the System Description

Framework - SOC 2 Compliance Course ·

2025/10/13

The system description is the narrative foundation of a SOC 2 report. It defines the boundaries, components, services, infrastructure, and control environment in clear, auditable language. Examiners expect candidates to know its purpose: providing readers with context on what was evaluated and how it operates. A strong system description avoids marketing language and focuses on facts—locations, technologies, subprocessors, and key personnel. It also explains the organization’s commitments

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Episode 7 — Type I vs Type II (and Bridge Letters)

Framework - SOC 2 Compliance Course ·

2025/10/13

A fundamental SOC 2 distinction lies between Type I and Type II reports. Type I assesses the design of controls at a single point in time, confirming that policies and procedures are in place and suitably designed. Type II extends further, evaluating control effectiveness over a sustained period—usually six to twelve months—to determine consistent operation. Exam candidates must understand the scope, evidence depth, and assurance differences between these two report types. While Type I

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Episode 6 — Program Roadmap & Realistic Timelines

Framework - SOC 2 Compliance Course ·

2025/10/13

Building a SOC 2 program requires sequencing activities in a way that balances business priorities, risk reduction, and audit readiness. A structured roadmap outlines milestones such as scoping, control design, evidence collection, readiness assessment, and final audit execution. Unrealistic timelines are a frequent cause of failure—especially when leadership underestimates the effort required to operationalize and document controls. Candidates should understand that SOC 2 is not a quick

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