SOC 2 is a common certification but has subtle differences from other standards such as ISO27001, PCI-DSS, and NIST. This course will teach you how to be successful in understanding SOC 2 security certification and how to prepare for a SOC 2 audit.

SOC 2 is a security certification growing in demand as many organizations wish to attain or must ensure they maintain the certification in good standing. There are a lot of aspects to SOC 2 which make it a very comprehensive certification. Furthermore, implementation and scope can vary greatly between organizations. In this course, Security Compliance: SOC 2, you'll learn how to master the complexities associated with SOC 2, simplify the fundamentals, and learn how to approach SOC 2 certification. First, you'll learn the background to the SOC program, covering the who, what, and why of the certification. Next, you’ll explore specifics of various drill-down specialties known as trust criteria. Finally, you'll discover how to apply this knowledge as practice in your own organization. Best of all, this course simplifies the security SOC 2 and doesn’t get caught up on technical language, allowing you to quickly get an overview of the program. When you’re finished with this course, you'll have developed a foundational knowledge of SOC 2 compliance and be confident talking to your peers or clients about this program and progressing to achieve SOC 2 certification.