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SOC 2 readiness and internal controls
IT Assurance

SOC 2 Readiness: What Organizations Should Address Before the Audit Begins

A practical look at the governance, policies, controls, documentation, and evidence organizations should address before beginning a SOC 2 examination.

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Technology and business risk
Governance & Risk

Bridging the Gap Between Technology Risk and Business Risk

Technology risks rarely remain isolated within IT. Effective governance connects technology risk to strategic, financial, operational, and regulatory objectives.

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Federal IT controls and compliance
Federal

Understanding IT Controls Within OMB A-123

Effective IT control assessments require more than compliance testing. They should help agencies understand how technology supports financial reporting and risk management objectives.

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Third-party risk management
Third-Party Risk

Evaluating Service Providers When a SOC Report Is Not Available

Organizations can use alternative assurance approaches to understand service-provider risks when traditional SOC reporting is unavailable or insufficient.

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Governance and enterprise risk management
Business Advisory

Connecting Governance, Risk and Business Performance

Governance frameworks are most effective when they support decision-making, accountability, operational performance, and organizational priorities.

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IT audit readiness
IT Assurance

What to Expect During an IT Controls Assessment

Understanding the assessment process, evidence expectations, walkthroughs, testing, and remediation can help organizations prepare more effectively.

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