The Lead SOC 2 Manager training course equips participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to support organizations in establishing and implementing security measures based on the SOC 2 requirements. These requirements are established by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), specifying how service organizations should handle sensitive customer data based on five trust security services: security, availability, integrity, confidentiality, and privacy. In addition to earning proficiency in SOC 2, participants will also learn about the role of key stakeholders and the importance of working with other organizations to ensure effective compliance management and possess the necessary competencies to manage a SOC 2 implementation team.
Why should you attend?
In current the digital age, information security is a critical concern for most industries. SOC 2 compliance is crucial for organizations handling sensitive data and outsourcing key business operations. SOC 2 compliance demonstrates a commitment to data security and privacy. This training course equips participants with the skills to manage and mitigate information security risks, align with regulatory requirements, and build trust with clients and stakeholders.
Upon passing the exam, participants can apply for the “PECB Certified Lead SOC 2 Manager” credential, showcasing their proficiency in effectively managing SOC 2 compliance and enhancing their ability to ensure the integrity and security of their organization’s information systems.
Who should attend?
This training course is intended for:
Managers or consultants seeking to expand their knowledge of SOC 2 compliance and controls
IT professionals and information security risk managers seeking to enhance their expertise in SOC 2 requirements and best practices
Compliance officers responsible for establishing, implementing, and managing SOC 2 compliance programs within their organizations
Members of audit and compliance teams involved in SOC 2 readiness assessments and internal audits
Professionals seeking to establish and manage effective information security and compliance controls that meet SOC 2 criteria
Executives and business leaders who must comprehend SOC 2 compliance to assist their company’s risk management and compliance programs
Security analysts and incident response coordinators tasked with ensuring the security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy of information systems
Learning objectives
By the end of this training course, you will be able to:
Explain the fundamental concepts and principles of the SOC 2 framework
Interpret the SOC 2 requirements from an analytical perspective
Initiate and plan the implementation of security measures based on SOC 2 requirements by utilizing PECB’s methodology and other best practices
Support an organization in operating, maintaining, and continually improving security measures based on SOC 2 requirements
Prepare an organization to undergo a SOC 2 certification audit
Educational approach
This training course combines theoretical concepts with best practices for implementing the SOC 2 framework.
The training course contains essay-type exercises and multiple-choice quizzes, some of which are scenario-based.
The participants are encouraged to interact and have meaningful discussions with each other while working on quizzes and exercises, creating a collaborative learning environment.
The quiz format closely mirrors that of the certification exam, ensuring participants are well-prepared for the exam.
Prerequisites
The main requirement for participating in this training is having general knowledge of information security practices, information systems and their security controls, compliance standards, and SOC 2 principles.
Building Digital Trust with SOC 2 Compliance
The Lead SOC 2 Manager training course plays a crucial role in enhancing digital trust by equipping professionals with the necessary skills to implement and maintain SOC 2 compliance within an organization. This certification not only proves an organization’s commitment to securing data but also builds trust with clients, stakeholders, and regulatory bodies. The training course prepares participants to assess risks, align with SOC 2 requirements, and manage compliance programs effectively, ensuring that organizations can securely handle sensitive information and protect their reputations.
Day 1: Introduction to the SOC 2 framework
Day 2: Risk management and policy development
Day 3: Implementing SOC 2 controls and incident response
Day 4: Auditing, reporting, and continual improvement
1. What is the difference between Self Study, eLearning and live online classes in terms of content delivery and interaction for PECB Courses?
All PECB E-learning has videos developed by PECB North America, trainers along with PDF courseware + 2 attempts at PECB Exam. Not all courses are available in e-learning format, please visit www.smatica.com to check availability.
In all PECB Self Study Courses, enrolled by SMATICA, gives candidates PDF courseware + 2 attempts at PECB Exam with 1 year validity.
All PECB Live online course have delivery of training using Zoom or MS Teams, in interactive session by PECB approved trainers. Enrolled candidates also have PDF courseware + 2 attempts at PECB Exam. SMATICA keeps all virtual live online training batches of small size ( 1 to 5 ) candidates, unless it is a private corporate batch.
2. Will the course material be provided as part of the program? If yes, could you specify whether it will be in digital or physical format?
All Enrolled candidates give get access to courseware from MYPECB Portal https://mypecb.com . Currently PECB does allows candidates to download PDF courseware. PECB reserves the right to change the delivery to courseware format to only online digital format, to avoid un-authorized distribution.
3. What are the timings for the PECB live online training sessions, and is there any flexibility in scheduling?
Yes, you can select your preferred dates and preferences of time zone. SMATICA offers multiple batches of PECB live online trainings in different time zones, worldwide.
4. What payment methods do you accept? Are Bank Transfer transactions supported?
We accept payments by credit card and bank transfers in multiple currencies worldwide.
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