When the COVID-19 pandemic forced the closure of offices worldwide, many companies that hadn’t previously considered remote access to their corporate networks and servers had to do so quickly. Moreover,... Read More
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Outsourcing Responsibility to Vendors Could Be Your Biggest Mistake
For small businesses especially, outsourcing has become the norm – and for a good reason. Specialized vendors can increase the efficiency of your company so you have the freedom to... Read More
What is a Vendor Framework?
For most businesses, third-party vendors are essential to the business ecosystem. A study by Gartner found that in 2019, 60 percent of organizations worked with more than 1,000 third parties.... Read More
Who Can Perform a SOC 2 Audit?
The SOC 2 standard for assessing cybersecurity was established by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). This means only independent Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) and licensed CPA firms... Read More
What is an ISO Stage 2 Audit?
An International Standards Organization (ISO) Stage 2 audit evaluates the implementation and effectiveness of a company’s management system. It is often referred to as the “certification audit,” the final step... Read More