SOC Compliance Management Software

Manage SOC Compliance & Risk with ZenGRC

  • Tailor our GRC solution to your SOC compliance needs
  • Save time and hassle managing SOC compliance tasks and audits
  • Create a strong SOC compliance foundation to drive smarter, risk-informed decisions

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A One-Stop Solution for SOC Compliance Management & Reports

ZenGRC provides a comprehensive solution for SOC (Service Organization Control) compliance management and reporting.

The ZenGRC platform is designed to cater to the unique needs of SOC 1, SOC 2, and SOC 3 reporting, offering a suite of tools that simplifies the process of achieving and maintaining compliance. With ZenGRC, organizations can manage their entire SOC compliance lifecycle, from initial assessment to ongoing monitoring and reporting. This one-stop solution streamlines the process, reducing the complexity and effort required to meet SOC standards.

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ZenGRC: Your Partner for SOC Compliance Success

ZenGRC acts as a strategic partner in your journey toward SOC compliance success helping to fulfill the requirements as dictated by the Trust Services Criteria by the AICPA.

The platform is equipped with features that address the intricate requirements of SOC standards, providing guidance and support every step of the way. ZenGRC’s expertly designed interface and functionalities ensure that your organization can easily navigate the challenges of SOC compliance. With ZenGRC, you gain a partner who understands the intricacies of SOC requirements and offers the necessary tools to simplify the compliance process, support a robust compliance program, and achieve compliance with confidence.

  • Automation to Streamline SOC Compliance Workflows

    Cloud-based SaaS ZenGRC enhances SOC compliance efficiency through automation by automating repetitive and time-consuming tasks such as evidence collection, control testing, and report generation. By leveraging automation, ZenGRC minimizes manual effort, reduces the likelihood of errors, and accelerates the compliance process.

  • Pre-built Templates for SOC Compliance

    ZenGRC’s pre-built templates are designed to align with SOC 1, SOC 2, and SOC 3 requirements, providing a structured framework for your compliance activities. The templates simplify the process of organizing and maintaining compliance-related information security.

  • Audit-ready SOC Documentation

    ZenGRC facilitates the creation, management, and storage of all necessary documentation for SOC audits. This includes policies, procedures, control descriptions, and evidence of control effectiveness.

  • Real-time Metrics for SOC Insights & Reports

    ZenGRC provides real-time metrics and reporting features providing valuable insights into your compliance status. These metrics track the effectiveness of access controls, APIs, identify areas of non-compliance, and highlight opportunities for improvement.

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Key Features of Effective SOC Compliance Software

Enhanced Real-time Monitoring:

Enhanced Real-time Monitoring in SOC compliance software offers continuous surveillance of IT infrastructure to detect anomalies, mitigate risks, and ensure adherence to SOC standards. This proactive approach is essential for maintaining data integrity and security.

Advanced Log Management:

Advanced Log Management is crucial for SOC compliance, involving the collection, analysis, and storage of log data to track activities and changes. It provides an audit trail for compliance, supports forensic analysis, and aids in identifying security incidents.

Incident Detection and Rapid Response:

Incident Detection and Rapid Response tools in SOC compliance software promptly identify and address security threats. These tools are vital for quick containment and resolution, adhering to SOC standards for timely and effective incident management.

Streamlined Compliance Reporting:

Streamlined Compliance Reporting enables organizations to efficiently generate detailed reports demonstrating adherence to SOC standards. Essential for internal audits and external transparency, it details control effectiveness and any deviations, aiding in attestation preparation.

SOC Requirements At a Glance

 

Your specific SOC requirements will vary depending on whether you are seeking attestation for SOC 1, SOC 2, or SOC 3. Regardless of the standard, however, the key to a successful SOC audit is preparation.

Before your formal audit, you should spend ample reviewing your compliance requirements and have supporting documentation that validates your efforts.

Here are a few tips from our guide to SOC compliance:

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Establish your goals

What is the scope of your audit? It’s crucial to understand what requirements pertain to your business, what level or type of certification you want and how the requirements apply to your existing sensitive data and systems

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Conduct a risk assessment

In addition to understanding which data is sensitive and should be safeguarded, you should consider security measures such as user access controls, strong passwords, firewalls and two-factor authentication (2FA) for sign-on.

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Organize your materials

The next step is to prepare the documents and correspondence that validate the effectiveness of your security controls.

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Conduct a self-audit

Before submitting your organization for an official audit, it’s important to assure that you’re ready. Otherwise, you face excessive costs associated with applying for a new audit after failing your first. If you can show the assessor conducting your official audit that you’ve remediated any potential compliance issues or are in the process of doing so, your organization will be well on its way to achieving official attestation.

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Get help if you need it

Let’s face it: Between the various types of SOC compliance, the various trust principles, and the different types of audits, SOC certification can be overwhelming. Moreover, SOC 2 (the most commonly sought SOC audit) is a complex framework that changes frequently. So it’s important to get the help you need to achieve compliance and satisfy stakeholders.

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FAQs for SOC Compliance

What SOC reports do public companies need?

Public organizations in the U.S. are required to provide annual financial statements to their investors. This often requires a SOC report audit process to validate that their business practices and handling of sensitive information are ethical and in line with SOC compliance standards.

Is SOC compliance a legal requirement?

No, SOC compliance is not a legal requirement. SOC audits, however, are considered industry standards that credible service providers should achieve. Furthermore, SOC certification can go a long way in persuading customers to entrust their sensitive data to your firm.

What are the benefits of SOC compliance?

Benefits of SOC compliance include:

  • Greater trust and loyalty from clients
  • The assurance that your information systems and networks are secure
  • An edge over competitors who have ignored their own risk assessment and remediation needs
  • The possibility to get a leg up on additional compliance needs through meeting your SOC attestation requirements

What is the maximum fine for SOC non-compliance?

While no legal fines are associated with SOC non-compliance, damages related to a data breach can be in the millions. Furthermore, non-compliance leaves your organization open to potential civil lawsuits from unhappy customers and lost business and reputation.

How much does it cost to be SOC 2 compliant?

SOC 2 compliance pricing varies on the size of your business, the complexity of your infrastructure, and the number of trust principles your organization is seeking attestation for. Costs can range from $20,000 to over $80,000 as a starting point.

Can SOC compliance be automated?

Yes, SOC compliance automation software like RiskOptics’ ZenGRC can streamline the entire SOC audit and compliance process. This reduces manual effort and ensures continuous compliance monitoring.

What industries need SOC 2?

SOC 2 is recommended for service organizations that store, process, or transmit sensitive customer data. This includes healthcare, financial services, insurance, retail, and technology.

How often are SOC assessments required?

 Typically, industries conduct SOC assessments annually. However, the period covered by a SOC 2 audit can vary from 6 months up to 15 months, depending on the services provided. Continuous monitoring is recommended between assessments.

ZenGRC Success Stories

Customer Spotlight: Mixpanel Sees Swift Value from ZenGRC

When Mixpanel’s security team was tasked with completing its first SOC Audit, the team got it done. While it was successful, it wasn’t exactly efficient, relying on manual processes and spreadsheets.

 

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