Training

SOC 1 & 2

System And Organization Controls

System and Organization Controls (SOC) 1 & SOC 2 are essential frameworks designed to help organizations manage risks related to financial reporting (SOC 1) and data security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy (SOC 2). This training equips professionals with in-depth knowledge to assess, implement, and audit SOC compliance frameworks effectively.

Date

Time

CPE Credits

26th - 27th April 2025 (Only Weekends)

09:30 AM - 04:30 PM (IST)

04:00 AM - 11:00 AM (GMT)

12

Members Price

Non-Members Price

₹ 999/-

₹ 1999/-

Coupon Code for CF Members is shared in the official Community WhatsApp Group

SOC 1 & 2 Training Highlights

SOC 1 & 2 Training Highlights

12 - Hour Live Expert Led Training

Access to Trainer Notes

Live and Interactive Sessions

1 year access to recorded sessions

Certificate Of Attendance With 12 CPE Credits

12 - Hour Live Expert Led Training

Access to Trainer Notes

Live and Interactive Sessions

1 year access to recorded sessions

Certificate Of Attendance With 12 CPE Credits

This training program provides professionals with the expertise to assess, implement, and audit System and Organization Controls (SOC) 1 & SOC 2 compliance frameworks, developed by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA).</p

The course covers:

  • SOC 1: Managing risks related to financial reporting and its impact on internal controls
  • SOC 2: Ensuring security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy of data.

Participants will gain hands-on knowledge of compliance requirements, audit procedures, and best practices to help organizations achieve and maintain SOC compliance.

Ashit Dalal

Principal Consultant & GRC, OT /IT – Cybersecurity, EHS, Functional Safety & ESG Services

Ashit is a GRC, Cybersecurity (GRC) and Sustainability professional with over 30 years experience in various organizational roles and as a Principal Consultant, Director and GRC expert. His experience includes operations, process design and engineering, service delivery including Cybersecurity, EHS audit and assurance services, GHG verification and assurance engagements and Management system consulting and audits For over 30 years, he had exposure to an extensive cross section of industries, their management systems and business processes.

  1. Day 1: April 26, 2025 (Saturday)
      1. 1) Introduction to SOC Attestation
      1. 2) Brief overview of various types of SOC reports
      1. 3) Target Audience for each type of SOC reports
      1. 4) Introduction to SOC 1 - Report on Controls at a Service Organization Relevant to User Entities’ Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR).
        • a. Understanding the scope of SOC 1.
        • b. Identifying relevant financial reporting risks at user entities.
        • c. How SOC 1 addresses those risks.
        • d. Examples SOC 1 Controls
        • e. Examples of service organizations that need SOC 1 reports.
      1. 5) How to select CPA firm to do SOC 1/ SOC 2 attestation – Due Diligence criteria
      1. 6) SOC 2 and Audit Preparation
        • a. SOC 2 Deep Dive
          • o Understanding the Trust Services Criteria (Security, Availability, Processing Integrity, Confidentiality, Privacy).
          • o Selecting relevant Trust Services Criteria (TSC).
          • o Common SOC 2 controls and best practices.
        • b. Preparing for a SOC Audit
          • o Gap analysis and risk assessment.
          • o Defining the scope of the audit.
          • o Creating a project plan.
        • c. Documentation and Evidence Gathering
          • o Importance of control documentation.
          • o Creating and maintaining control matrices.
          • o Collecting and organizing evidence.
          • o Policy and procedure creation.
      1. 7) Q&A, Quiz and Day 1 Wrap-up
  1. Day 2: April 27, 2025 (Sunday)
    1. SOC 2 Control Testing, Reporting, Case Study Exercise, and Best Practices.
      1. 1) Control Testing and Remediation
        • a. Understanding Control Testing
          • o Types of control testing (design and operating effectiveness).
          • o Sampling techniques.
          • o Common testing procedures.
          • o Understanding the auditors role.
        • b. Remediation and Corrective Actions
          • o Identifying control deficiencies.
          • o. Developing remediation plans.
          • o Implementing corrective actions.
          • o How to handle exceptions.
      1. 2) Case Study and Best Practices - “Cloud Service Provider's SOC Audit"
        • a. Scenario: A cloud service provider (CSP) is preparing for a SOC 2 Type 2 audit.
        • b. Exercises:
          • o Identify relevant Trust Services Criteria based on the CSP's services.
          • o Develop a sample control matrix for a selected criterion (e.g., Security).
          • o Determine appropriate testing procedures for selected controls.
          • o Discuss potential remediation steps for identified deficiencies.
          • o Discuss the differences if the company was doing a SOC1.
        1. c. Best Practices and Lessons Learned
            • o Maintaining continuous compliance.
            • o Communicating with stakeholders.
            • o Leveraging technology for control monitoring.
            • o Staying up to date with SOC standards.
        1. d. Q&A and Wrap-Up
            • o Open forum for questions.
            • o Summary of key takeaways.
            • o Feedback and evaluation.
      1. 3) Case Study Details:
        • a. Company: "CSP SaaS Inc. " (fictional CSP & SaaS Service Provider)
        • b. Services: Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Software as a Service (SaaS).
        • c. Key Issues: Data security, system availability, change management, and incident response.
        • d. The case study will provide documentation samples, and control descriptions that the students will need to use to determine if the controls are sufficient, and to determine testing procedures.

IT Security & GRC Professionals

Compliance Officers

Internal & External Auditors

Enterprise Risk
Management

Consultants & Advisory Professionals

Business Leaders & Supply Risk Management Professionals

Understand the fundamentals of SOC 1 & SOC 2 reports

Able to differentiate between SOC 1 & SOC 2 and their applicability

Gain insight into Trust Services Criteria (TSC) for SOC 2

Learn how to assess risks and implement controls.

Get good insight into audit procedureS, report types, and evidence collection.

Understand regulatory requirements and industry best practices.

Training Pricing

This training program provides professionals with the expertise to assess, implement, and audit System and Organization Controls (SOC) 1 & SOC 2 compliance frameworks, developed by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA).

The course covers:

  • SOC 1: Managing risks related to financial reporting and its impact on internal controls.
  • SOC 2: Ensuring security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy of data.

Participants will gain hands-on knowledge of compliance requirements, audit procedures, and best practices to help organizations achieve and maintain SOC compliance.

Ashit Dalal

Principal Consultant & GRC, OT /IT – Cybersecurity, EHS, Functional Safety & ESG Services

Ashit is a GRC, Cybersecurity (GRC) and Sustainability professional with over 30 years experience in various organizational roles and as a Principal Consultant, Director and GRC
expert. His experience includes operations, process design and engineering, service delivery including Cybersecurity, EHS audit and assurance services, GHG verification and assurance
engagements and Management system consulting and audits For over 30 years, he had exposure to an extensive cross section of industries, their management systems and business
processes.

  • Overview of SOC reports (SOC 1, SOC 2, SOC 3)
  • Purpose and applicability of SOC compliance
  • Differences between SOC 1 & SOC 2
  • Understanding SSAE 18 and its impact
  • Risk & control objectives for financial reporting
  • SOC 1 audit process and report types
  • Understanding the 5 Trust Services Criteria (TSC)
    1. Security
    2. Availability
    3. Processing Integrity
    4. Confidentiality
    5. Privacy
  • Implementation of controls for SOC 2 compliance
  • How to prepare for a SOC audit
    Evidence collection and compliance documentation
  • Types of reports (Type 1 vs. Type 2)
  • Common challenges and best practices
  • Continuous monitoring and compliance upkeep
  • Role of automation in compliance
  • Case studies on SOC compliance failures and successes

IT Security & GRC Professionals

Compliance Officers

Internal & External Auditors

ERM

Consultants & Advisory Professionals

Business Leaders & Supply Risk Management Professionals

Understand the fundamentals of SOC 1 & SOC 2 reports

Able to differentiate between SOC 1 & SOC 2 and their applicability

Gain insight into Trust Services Criteria (TSC) for SOC 2

Learn how to assess risks and implement controls.

Get good insight into audit procedures, report types, and evidence collection.

Understand regulatory requirements and industry best practices.

Training Pricing

SOC 1 & 2 Training

For India
1999 +GST
  • Access To Trainer Notes
  • 1 Year Access To Recorded Sessions
  • Certificate Of Attendence

SOC 1 & 2 Training

For International
$ 40
  • Access To Trainer Notes
  • 1 Year Access To Recorded Sessions
  • Certificate Of Attendance

SOC 1 & 2 Training

For India
1999 +GST
  • Access To Trainer Notes
  • 1 year access to recorded sessions
  • Certificate of Attendance

SOC 1 & 2 Training

For International
$ 40
  • Access To Trainer Notes
  • 1 year access to recorded sessions
  • Certificate of Attendance

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