Resources

Here’s what we’re thinking about, writing about, and reading about.
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Compliance Doesn't Have to Disrupt Startup Agility - It Can Boost ItCompliance Doesn't Have to Disrupt Startup Agility - It Can Boost It
The word "compliance" might make startup founders shudder as they think of onerous, time-consuming processes, but it doesn't have to be that way.
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Debunking compliance myths in the digital eraDebunking compliance myths in the digital era
A System and Organization Controls 2 (SOC 2) report shows how compliance can continuously improve an organization and add value.
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Family Business Part 2 Wayne Elliot and Security Audits Mike Dekock Family Business Part 2 Wayne Elliot and Security Audits Mike Dekock
March 28, 2024 - Family Businesses 2 Wayne Elliott and Security Audits Mike DeKock - School for Startups Radio Entrepreneur Podcast - Learn to be a low risk entrepreneur!
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GRC SuperheroesGRC Superheroes
Putting the right team together can be exciting and challenging. It's something we think about a lot, so we decided to share the superheroes that make up our GRC dream team.
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Understanding the Nuances: Privacy and ConfidentialityUnderstanding the Nuances: Privacy and Confidentiality
Within the SOC 2 framework, two crucial categories—privacy and confidentiality—play distinct roles in safeguarding sensitive data. Our latest article outlines each category and the differences between the two.
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Does MJD offer SOC 2® readiness assessments?Does MJD offer SOC 2® readiness assessments?
Find out why we don't offer SOC 2 readiness assessments, and how we approach the early phases of a SOC 2 report instead.
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Unlocking Trust: How SOC 2 Validated Our Security ProgramUnlocking Trust: How SOC 2 Validated Our Security Program
Check out Software Secured's story focused on the process of working on their SOC 2 report with MJD Advisors
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Managing the move from ISO 27001 certification to SOC 2 completionManaging the move from ISO 27001 certification to SOC 2 completion
We partnered with SecFix on this article to share the differences between ISO 27001 certification and SOC 2 completion, and how you can leverage your work from one to the other.
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Penetration Testing: Why It’s Important + Common TypesPenetration Testing: Why It’s Important + Common Types
Penetration testing simulates an outside attack on your applications and network. Drata shares the types of pen tests and how to conduct one to prevent risk.
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