SOC Reports: How to Interpret SOC Reports

Interpreting SOC reports requires a solid understanding of the report's structure and the various sections included. Here are the key elements OCD Tech team of experts provide when reviewing SOC reports:

• SOC 2® Report Overview – Having an end goal in sight helps the process go more smoothly.
• Discuss Each Component of the Assessment – All components of the assessment and report are reviewed including the system description, documented policies and procedures, control framework, and testing evidence.
• Establish Policies & Procedures – A review is performed of the basic policy library and/or the areas that need to be covered by a policy. It is reviewed and any gaps in the policy are identified.
• Design the Control Framework – The framework is created which consists of a set of statements that are used in the report that highlight how the organizations meets each SOC 2®
• Create the System Description – The system description is a major component of the assessment. It is a narrative that describes the system in scope for the SOC 2® It must be completed prior to the start of the SOC 2® exam.

• Test Working Controls – The evidence that organizations will need to provide for testing is identified and reviewed.

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