Lesson: Management's Description of an Entity's Cybersecurity Risk Management Program

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In this lesson, Nick Palazzolo, CPA, dives into the specifics of management’s description of an entity's cybersecurity risk management program, as guided by AICPA standards. He clarifies the essential criteria that management must articulate, including the nature of the business operations related to cybersecurity, the objectives of the cybersecurity program, and the overarching risk management processes. Nick also explains the factors influencing risk management strategies, such as regulatory backgrounds and changes in the business landscape. Additionally, he covers the control environment, detailing governance structures, policies, and the tone set by top management. The lesson further explores the intricacies of cybersecurity incident responses and the importance of effective communication protocols. By focusing on a hypothetical SOC 2 engagement for a non-IT centric business like a water bottle company, Nick illustrates how pervasive and crucial robust cybersecurity practices are across different industries. This comprehensive breakdown ensures a robust understanding of how to evaluate and describe a cybersecurity risk management program thoroughly.

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Considerations Specific to Planning, Performing & Reporting on a SOC Engagement
Module: 2 Concepts, 30 Videos
Considerations Specific to Planning and Performing a SOC Engagement - Overview
1:09
Introduction to Considerations Specific to Planning and Performing a SOC Engagement
8:07
Purpose and Organization of the Trust Services Criteria
3:58
Subject Matters in Trust Services Criteria Reporting
5:13
Management Assertions in SOC Engagements
8:35
Intended Users of SOC 1, SOC 2, and SOC 3 Reports
5:16
Independence Considerations in SOC Engagements
3:39
Materiality in SOC Engagements
3:01
Risk Assessment for Service Organizations and Service Auditors
2:40
Criteria for a Vendor To Be Considered a Subservice Organization
5:42
Inclusive v. Carve-out Method in SOC Engagements
4:20
Service Commitments and System Requirements in SOC 2 Engagements
2:47
Subsequently Discovered Facts on SOC Engagements
6:25
Purpose and Common Sections of a System Description in SOC Engagements
3:31
Management's Description of an Entity's Cybersecurity Risk Management Program
3:52
Complementary User Entity Controls
4:22
Obtaining Management's Written Representations
4:07
Understanding the System in a SOC 2 Engagement
5:46
SOC 1 vs. SOC 2 Engagements
11:31
Considerations Specific to Planning and Performing a SOC Engagement - Summary
1:30
Considerations Specific to Planning and Performing a SOC Engagement - Practice Questions
5:08
Considerations Specific to Reporting on a SOC Engagement - Overview
0:59
Introduction to Considerations Specific to Reporting on a SOC Engagement
2:05
CUECs Effect on SOC Reports
5:31
Carve-out vs. Inclusive Method in Reporting on CSOCs
5:39
Types of Opinions and Report Modifications in the Presence of Deficiencies
11:47
Preparation of SOC 2 Reports
5:05
Form and Content of SOC 1 and SOC 2 Reports
4:49
Considerations Specific to Reporting on a SOC Engagement - Summary
1:42
Considerations Specific to Reporting on a SOC Engagement - Practice Questions
5:45