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SOC1 Type 1 and Type 2

SecureKnots provides SOC1 Type1 and Type2 consulting and compliance services

Why Choose SecureKnots for your SOC1 Type1 and Type2 Consulting Services?

SecureKnots offers comprehensive SOC1 Type 1 and Type 2 certification services to help organizations demonstrate their commitment to internal controls and financial reporting reliability. Our tailored solutions are designed to address the unique needs of your organization and provide assurance to stakeholders regarding the effectiveness of your controls.

Deep Understanding SOC1 Requirements

Our expert consultants guide organizations in understanding the requirements of SOC1 compliance, including the criteria outlined in the Statement on Standards for Attestation Engagements (SSAE) No. 18. We conduct a thorough assessment of your control environment, identify key controls, and evaluate their design and implementation effectiveness.

Achieving SOC1 Type 1 and Type 2 Certification

SecureKnots assists organizations in achieving SOC1 Type 1 and Type 2 certification through a structured and systematic approach. We help organizations develop and implement control objectives and activities, conduct readiness assessments, and prepare for independent audits. Our consultants provide guidance on addressing any identified deficiencies and ensuring alignment with SOC1 requirements.

Maintaining SOC1 Type 1 and Type 2 Certification

We offer ongoing support to organizations to maintain SOC1 Type 1 and Type 2 certification and ensure continued compliance with relevant standards and regulations. Our services include conducting periodic assessments, monitoring control effectiveness, and implementing necessary enhancements or improvements. We also assist organizations in preparing for subsequent certification audits and addressing any audit findings or recommendations.

What is the diffrence between SOC1 Type1 and SOC1 Type2 ?

SOC1 Type 1

SOC1 Type 1 reports provide an assessment of the design of controls at a specific point in time.
  • These reports evaluate the suitability of the design of controls to achieve the specified control objectives.
  • SOC1 Type 1 reports are based on the organization's description of its control environment and are not focused on the operating effectiveness of controls.
  • They provide users with assurance that the controls are appropriately designed to address the stated control objectives but do not assess whether these controls have been consistently implemented or are operating effectively over time.

SOC1 Type 2

  • SOC1 Type 2 reports provide a more comprehensive assessment by evaluating both the design and operating effectiveness of controls over a defined period, typically spanning at least six months.
  • These reports not only assess the suitability of control design but also evaluate the effectiveness of control operation in achieving the specified control objectives.
  • SOC1 Type 2 reports include testing of controls to verify their operating effectiveness and provide users with assurance that the controls are not only appropriately designed but also consistently implemented and operating effectively over time.
  • They offer a higher level of assurance compared to SOC1 Type 1 reports and are often preferred by users seeking more comprehensive validation of controls.

Key Stages of a SOC 1 Assessment

We assess and attests a report, we follow a structured methodology to ensure the report accurately reflects the your controls.

Here’s a general overview of our process

Planning & Scoping

  • We begin by understanding the service organization's business processes, particularly those that impact user entities' financial reporting.
  • We review the defined the scope of the SOC 1 examination, identifying the relevant systems, processes, and controls.

Readiness Assessment

We work with you to identify and document the controls relevant to financial reporting. This includes both IT general controls (ITGCs) and business process controls.

This is a crucial stage where we test the design and, in a Type 2 report, the operating effectiveness of the identified controls.

Testing involves:

  • Inquiries with personnel.
  • Observation of processes.
  • Inspection of documents.
  • Re-performance of control .
Type 1 reports focus on the design of controls at a specific point in time, while Type 2 reports assess both the design and operating effectiveness of controls over a period.

Report Preparation

We support you in prepares the SOC 1 report, which includes:

  • Management's assertion about the fairness of the presentation of the control descriptions.
  • The auditor's opinion on the effectiveness of the controls.
  • A description of the service organization's systems and controls.
  • Tests of controls and the results of those tests.
  • External audit and Attested Report from Certified CPA
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