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For JourneyTrack, achieving both SOC 2 and ISO 27001 compliance was not just about meeting regulatory requirements, but also about cementing their position as a trusted, secure partner in a competitive global market. 🌐 Leveraging BARR's coordinated audit approach, JourneyTrack has streamlined its client security reviews process, strengthened customer relationships, and accelerated business growth. 🚀 Learn more about how this leading customer journey management SaaS platform is building trust with customers through security and compliance: https://lnkd.in/eVfF-n3C #SOC2 #ISO27001

Does your organization need FedRAMP authorization? 🤔 FedRAMP plays a critical role in empowering U.S. federal agencies to confidently adopt secure cloud solutions. Before you get started down the path to compliance, here’s everything you need to know: https://hubs.li/Q02X5NpY0 #FedRAMP #CloudSecurity #SecurityCompliance

By integrating ISO 27001 and SOC audits into a coordinated process, we: ✅  Eliminate redundancy ✅  Reduce overall compliance costs ✅  Shorten the time required to achieve compliance Our expert team can help you meet compliance requirements faster and with less friction. 📍 Download our complete guide now for everything you need to know about ISO 27001 + SOC: https://lnkd.in/eRK-ZJNr 

🚀 Expanding into the U.S. market offers Europe-based cloud service providers exciting new growth opportunities—but cybersecurity standards aren’t exactly the same across the pond.  If you’re just starting to dip your toes into the U.S. market, here’s everything you need to know about security compliance in the American public and private sectors: https://hubs.li/Q02WRX1B0

Join us next month as industry experts from BARR Advisory and 360 Advanced discuss the ins and outs of FedRAMP. You won't want to miss it! 🚀

🔍 **Navigating Control Frequency in SOC Reporting** 🔍 In discussions around control frequency, I often hear concerns like, “We don’t want to increase our control frequency; we’re afraid it will lead to exceptions in our SOC report.” Let’s unpack this notion. 1. **More Opportunities for Assurance**: Increasing control frequency allows for greater demonstration of control effectiveness. A single exception rarely jeopardizes a SOC report—unless it reveals a systemic deficiency. For example, one exception for a quarterly control likely poses less risk to an auditor than one exception for an annual control, as the quarterly control provides three additional instances to demonstrate that the control was working effectively. 2. **Understanding Exceptions**: Exceptions aren't inherently negative. In fact, stakeholders may view a SOC report with no exceptions skeptically, questioning the thoroughness of the audit. While aiming for zero exceptions is ideal, structuring controls solely to avoid them can be counterproductive. Transparency about small misses fosters trust. 3. **Proactive Issue Management**: Regular reviews significantly reduce unnecessary work and associated risks. By increasing the frequency of review controls, organizations can identify issues early and address them in real time, preventing minor problems from escalating. The ROI of increased control frequency varies by control type. At BARR, we specialize in optimizing control strategies based on the unique needs of your organization. Our consultants utilize industry best practices and tailor controls to align with your resources and risk profile, ensuring effective control design. Contact us to explore how we can elevate your control strategies and enhance your SOC reporting process. #ControlFrequency #RiskManagement #SOCReporting

By partnering with BARR, Kinsta® was able to successfully achieve compliance with multiple frameworks, ultimately streamlining its sales cycle, enhancing customer trust, and supporting its global expansion efforts. 🚀 Learn more about how Kinsta is using security compliance to accelerate growth: https://hubs.li/Q02VB6T70 #SOC2 #ISO27001 #ISO27017 #ISO27018

Expanding your organization's compliance program doesn't have to be scary. 👻🦇 Find out how our coordinated audit approach simplifies the process, allowing your team to achieve compliance against multiple frameworks simultaneously: https://hubs.li/Q02VZv3w0 #HITRUST #SOC2 #CSASTAR

By defining strict cybersecurity standards for cloud service organizations, FedRAMP plays a crucial role in enabling U.S. federal agencies to confidently adopt secure cloud solutions. 💡 Here’s everything you need to know before you embark on your journey to FedRAMP authorization: https://hubs.li/Q02W0YZX0 #FedRAMP #CloudSecurity #CSP

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