In the SOClight: Exploring the hottest topics of SOC reporting 

Join Baker Tilly System and Organization Controls (SOC) specialists as they explore the most pressing aspects of SOC reporting. This webinar is designed to help organizations tackle key challenges and requirements when preparing for a SOC examination, from managing populations and incident disclosures to understanding service commitments. Whether your organization is undergoing a SOC 1® or SOC 2® examination or planning for SOC readiness, this session will provide actionable insights to streamline processes and enhance compliance.  

Key learning objectives   

After attending this session, participants will be able to

1. Discuss and describe key SOC examination challenges, faced by both auditees and auditors. 
2. Acknowledge the importance of service commitments and system requirements, and their impact on the comprehensive SOC examination process. 
3. Identify the advantages of SOC readiness, along with the critical actions and measures necessary to successfully complete a future SOC examination.  

Who should attend?   

This webinar is designed for professionals responsible for preparing and managing SOC examinations, including: 

• IT and compliance managers: Overseeing internal controls, compliance programs and system requirements. 
• Internal auditors and audit managers: Involved in coordinating SOC audits and ensuring readiness. 
• Service providers and vendors: Providing services to organizations undergoing SOC examinations. 
• Risk management and security professionals: Focused on incident management and risk mitigation within SOC reporting frameworks. 
• Operations and finance teams: Engaged in ensuring the accuracy and completeness of key data and processes required for SOC compliance. 

Anyone involved in the SOC examination process, from planning to execution, will benefit from the insights provided in this session. 

Meet your presenters  

Himanshu Sharma CPA, CISA, AI & ML Specialist 
Director, Risk Advisory 

Adam Babinetz, CISA, MBA 
Manager, Risk Advisory 

Patrick Hottel, CISA 
Manager, Risk Advisory 

Som Phanouvanh 
Manager, Risk Advisory 

Information about CPE eligibility   

There are no prerequisites for this webinar, and advance preparation is not required. There is no cost to attend this webinar.   

A certificate of completion will be emailed to you four to six weeks after the event.    

CPE credit: One (1) hour total credit   
Level: Basic   
Field of study: Auditing 
CPE host:  Lindsay Pruette 
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