This document discusses achieving SSAE 16 certification for service organizations. It provides an overview of SSAE 16 (SOC 1) audits and the history of SAS 70 and SSAE 16 standards. It defines SOC 1, SOC 2, Type 1 and Type 2 audits. Key aspects covered include the EIC and ALTA frameworks for escrow and title companies, choosing between SOC 1 and SOC 2 audits, audit phases like readiness assessments and annual audits, benefits and costs of SSAE 16 certification, and qualifications of the audit firm SSAE 16 Professionals.
The document discusses standards for auditing controls at service organizations, including Section 5970, CSAE 3416, SAS 70, SSAE 16, and ISAE 3402. It provides an overview of the standards, including key changes and benefits. The new standards, including SSAE 16 and ISAE 3402, are substantially similar and aim to provide a higher level of assurance for users on controls at service organizations. The document also discusses limitations of audit reports and the transition to new standards, as well as emerging issues like assurance on cloud computing services.
This document provides an overview of Service Organization Control (SOC) reporting, including definitions, background, and types of reports. SOC 1 reports address controls relevant to user entities' internal control over financial reporting, following the new SSAE 16 standards. SOC 2 reports examine controls related to security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality or privacy using the Trust Services Principles. SOC 3 reports also use Trust Services Principles criteria but do not include testing details. The document outlines key differences between SAS 70 and SSAE 16 reporting and transitions to the new standards.
This document provides an overview and introduction to SOC 2 reporting. It discusses the background and popularity of SOC 2 reports, who service auditors and providers are, and why user entities need SOC reports. The agenda outlines that the document will cover the AICPA framework, purpose and scope of SOC 2, the anatomy of a SOC 2 report, considerations for obtaining a SOC 2 report, and how SOC 2 maps to other standards. It provides details on each of these sections.
This document discusses SOC 1 and SOC 2 reporting for third party processors. It explains that user organizations are increasingly requiring third party processors to obtain assurance reports on controls related to processes and information security. SOC 1 reports provide assurance on controls related to financial reporting, while SOC 2 reports provide assurance on controls related to security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy. The document outlines revisions made in 2014 to the SOC 2 standard to increase clarity, eliminate redundancy, and update criteria for changing technology and business environments.
To compete in today's marketplace, your customers must have trust and confidence in your environment.
The popularity of the SOC 1 report has been amplified with an increase in outsourcing relationships and customer mandates for a stronger control environment.
* Review of the background and history
* Definition of the AICPA Framework
* Overview of the purpose and scope
* Discussion of boundaries and benefits
* Requirements of the examination process
* Outline the anatomy of the report
The SOC 2 examination's popularity has dramatically increased since its inception. This is due to growing concerns regarding information security have heightened scrutiny of organization’s control infrastructure and driven the demand for attestation reports.
Join BrightLine Principal, Debbie Zaller and Senior Manager, Doug Kanney during this free webinar - and learn how a SOC 2 examination can help your organization. Become familiar with the SOC 2's report objectives, learn about its structure and areas to focus, and benefit from some valuable lessons we've learned from extensive experience.
This session will provide you with a:
• Overview of the SOC 2 background
• Definition of the AICPA Framework
• Overview of the purpose and scope
• Discussion of the common challenges and benefits
• Requirements of the examination process
• Discussion of the alignment with other standards
Use of audit clauses in information technology and outsourcing agreements including implications for the Cloud, OSFI Memorandum of February 29, 2012, control audits and CSAE 3416 Audits (Richard Austin and Ken Silverman)
This document discusses achieving SSAE 16 certification for service organizations. It provides an overview of SSAE 16 (SOC 1) audits and the history of SAS 70 and SSAE 16 standards. It defines SOC 1, SOC 2, Type 1 and Type 2 audits. Key aspects covered include the EIC and ALTA frameworks for escrow and title companies, choosing between SOC 1 and SOC 2 audits, audit phases like readiness assessments and annual audits, benefits and costs of SSAE 16 certification, and qualifications of the audit firm SSAE 16 Professionals.
The document discusses standards for auditing controls at service organizations, including Section 5970, CSAE 3416, SAS 70, SSAE 16, and ISAE 3402. It provides an overview of the standards, including key changes and benefits. The new standards, including SSAE 16 and ISAE 3402, are substantially similar and aim to provide a higher level of assurance for users on controls at service organizations. The document also discusses limitations of audit reports and the transition to new standards, as well as emerging issues like assurance on cloud computing services.
This document provides an overview of Service Organization Control (SOC) reporting, including definitions, background, and types of reports. SOC 1 reports address controls relevant to user entities' internal control over financial reporting, following the new SSAE 16 standards. SOC 2 reports examine controls related to security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality or privacy using the Trust Services Principles. SOC 3 reports also use Trust Services Principles criteria but do not include testing details. The document outlines key differences between SAS 70 and SSAE 16 reporting and transitions to the new standards.
This document provides an overview and introduction to SOC 2 reporting. It discusses the background and popularity of SOC 2 reports, who service auditors and providers are, and why user entities need SOC reports. The agenda outlines that the document will cover the AICPA framework, purpose and scope of SOC 2, the anatomy of a SOC 2 report, considerations for obtaining a SOC 2 report, and how SOC 2 maps to other standards. It provides details on each of these sections.
This document discusses SOC 1 and SOC 2 reporting for third party processors. It explains that user organizations are increasingly requiring third party processors to obtain assurance reports on controls related to processes and information security. SOC 1 reports provide assurance on controls related to financial reporting, while SOC 2 reports provide assurance on controls related to security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy. The document outlines revisions made in 2014 to the SOC 2 standard to increase clarity, eliminate redundancy, and update criteria for changing technology and business environments.
To compete in today's marketplace, your customers must have trust and confidence in your environment.
The popularity of the SOC 1 report has been amplified with an increase in outsourcing relationships and customer mandates for a stronger control environment.
* Review of the background and history
* Definition of the AICPA Framework
* Overview of the purpose and scope
* Discussion of boundaries and benefits
* Requirements of the examination process
* Outline the anatomy of the report
The SOC 2 examination's popularity has dramatically increased since its inception. This is due to growing concerns regarding information security have heightened scrutiny of organization’s control infrastructure and driven the demand for attestation reports.
Join BrightLine Principal, Debbie Zaller and Senior Manager, Doug Kanney during this free webinar - and learn how a SOC 2 examination can help your organization. Become familiar with the SOC 2's report objectives, learn about its structure and areas to focus, and benefit from some valuable lessons we've learned from extensive experience.
This session will provide you with a:
• Overview of the SOC 2 background
• Definition of the AICPA Framework
• Overview of the purpose and scope
• Discussion of the common challenges and benefits
• Requirements of the examination process
• Discussion of the alignment with other standards
Use of audit clauses in information technology and outsourcing agreements including implications for the Cloud, OSFI Memorandum of February 29, 2012, control audits and CSAE 3416 Audits (Richard Austin and Ken Silverman)
Soc 2 attestation or ISO 27001 certification - Which is better for organizationVISTA InfoSec
Organizations struggle with the decision between selecting the SOC 2 attestation or ISO 27001 Certification. It is important to understand which audit is required & suitable for your organization.
This document discusses outsourcing and the risks and audits involved. It defines outsourcing as transferring business activities to another company. The main types are business process outsourcing and IT outsourcing. While outsourcing can provide cost savings, there are also risks like loss of quality, security, and intellectual property. Audits of service providers help mitigate these risks by focusing on security, contracts, and regulatory compliance. The document examines audit standards like SAS 70, SSAE 16, and ISAE 3402 which require management assertions and evaluate control design and effectiveness. It recommends companies carefully assess costs and risks before outsourcing.
The document is an introduction to a book about using computer-assisted audit techniques (CAATTs) to improve internal audit efficiency. It discusses the evolution of CAATTs from early techniques like test decks and parallel simulation to more advanced current tools. It also covers challenges to implementing CAATTs, including lack of management support, limited auditor skills, and failure to recognize opportunities. The introduction aims to establish why CAATTs are necessary in today's technology-driven business environment and how they can help auditors work more efficiently.
The document provides an overview of the IS audit process chapter from a CISA review course. It discusses the organization of the IS audit function, audit planning, ISACA standards and guidelines, risk analysis, internal controls, and performing an IS audit. The objective of the process area is to ensure CISA candidates have the knowledge to provide IS audit services in accordance with standards and best practices to protect and control technology and business systems.
Internal Control Certification – It’s Not Just an Accounting Thing (Credit Un...NAFCU Services Corporation
In this recorded 2012 NAFCU Technology & Security Conference session, you will learn about the internal control certification process and how it impacts more than just the accounting department. Discover the importance of becoming internal control certified, gain insight on the impact of recent regulation change from SAS70 to SSAE 16, and get a walkthrough of the process and audit reports (Type I & Type II) as well as discuss the involvement from the “technology side of the house,” including documentation of systems controls, disaster recovery and more!
Presented by Jeff Ziliani, CPA, Director of Finance and Administration, Burns-Fazzi, Brock
Burns-Fazzi, Brock is the NAFCU Services Preferred Partner for Executive Benefits and Compensation Consulting and Long Term Care Insurance.
More information at http://www.nafcu.org/bfb
Evaluating Service Organization Control ReportsJay Crossland
Service Organization Control (SOC) reports evaluate the controls at service organizations and their impact on user entities. With the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, user entities were required to thoroughly evaluate SOC reports from their service organizations. However, most user entities do not fully understand SOC reports and how to properly assess them. A comprehensive evaluation of a SOC report examines factors like the scope, standards used, control objectives tested, and any issues or deficiencies identified.
Newgen helps organization’s gain FATCA compliance through a thought leadership approach. It provides Financial Institutions with robust FATCA compliance software and also help them create step by step approach for a comprehensive compliance strategy.
To know more visit www.nwgn.us/SpIeXe
The Directors of the Company, are required to report to Registrar of Companies through its Annual Report, regarding the existence and quality of compliance management system in the company to ensure compliance of all applicable laws.
LexComply.com, is an all inclusive Compliance Management tool suitable for Professionals and Organizations to identify, assign, manage and report relevant compliances
Benefits of Implementing ISO 20000 within your OrganizationPECB
ISO/IEC 20000 is an internationally recognized standard for IT Service Management. The standard outlines how to implement IT services that are driven by and support business objectives – rather than just technology needs.
By achieving the ISO 20000 certification, your organization will be able to gain benefits such as: improving corporate image and credibility, increased customer confidence, reduction in incidents and improved incident management.
Main points covered:
• Improving corporate image and credibility
• Increased customer confidence
• Reduction in incidents and improved incident management
Presenter:
This webinar was hosted by Olutimilehin Oyesanya. Mr. Oyesanya is a technology management consultant, certified information systems security processional, certified information systems auditor, project management professional and a PECB Certified Trainer.
Link of the recorded session published on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ll00-Sb-ZNw
ITIL and ISO 20000: Fundamentals and necessary compliance SynergiesPECB
The world of Information Technology (IT) is voluminous, fast paced, innovative and very exciting!
You have to love IT to make it work!
To love IT you must live IT, to live IT you must embrace a design for success and understand business impacts from system failures (not just the hardware). To embrace a design for success and mitigate system failures you need a formal structure and independent validation.
This webinar will introduce you to the structure and choices within the ITIL fundamentals (Information Technology Infrastructure Library fundamentals) and a mechanism to validate the performance of the implemented ITIL structure compliant with the ISO 20000 standard (Information Technology -- Service management -- Part 1: Service management system requirements). The object of this webinar is to excite you about a formal IT structure and encourage you to be fearless about independently validating your service management arrangements.
Main points covered:
- Introducing an IT structure for service delivery and a case for IT system validation
- ITIL component options for IT service provision structure
- ISO 20000 as an IT service provision validation mechanism
- Synergy of ISO 20000 requirements and mandatory ITIL components
Presenter:
Eugene is an accomplished high-calibre sustainability and resilience authority, professional engineer and Fellow of the Business Continuity Institute (BCI). With over 25 years of hands-on experience he has developed and improved corporate resilience for a number of organisations from various sectors. His accomplishments include delivery of legislative & regulatory compliance requirements, implementation of ITIL, service, business continuity, information security, quality & risk management systems. In addition Eugene has many years of experience auditing ISO management systems. Eugene has represented the UK Institute of Directors (IoD) on the British Standards Institute (BSI) technical committees responsible for developing ISO resilience standards. He has published many thought provoking articles and a book chapter endorsing the importance of standards as the foundation for good organisational practice. Eugene is an experienced design engineer, implementer, exercise facilitator, trainer and auditor with internationally gifted credentials.
Listen to the recorded webinar here:
https://youtu.be/2CmWnNtFrcY
This document discusses Statement on Auditing Standards (SAS) No. 70 and how it relates to Sarbanes-Oxley compliance for service organizations. It defines SAS 70 Type I and Type II reports, noting that Type II reports include testing of operational effectiveness over time. A SAS 70 Type II audit demonstrates that a service organization's controls were suitably designed and operating effectively to meet customer needs. Completing this audit provides assurance to customers that can help meet their Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 requirements for internal controls reporting.
QI Consulting Services offers various services to help QIs prepare for and maintain compliance with the Qualified Intermediary Agreement, including comprehensive documentation training, reviewing documentation of QI entities, reviewing tax reporting to ensure accurate tax forms are issued, and reviewing the Dataphile system configuration. Their services are intended to reduce QI external audit costs, improve operational effectiveness, and sustain a compliant QI culture. Their methodology involves preliminary planning, risk assessment, data and business process reviews, pre-audit implementation and preparation.
The document describes RxOffice Audit, a prescription for adapting to banking paradigms. It allows creating rule libraries based on guidelines, best practices, laws and regulations for audit and compliance reviews. It enables configuring audit types like statutory, financial, and ISO audits. It integrates loan data and documents for efficient audits. It allows internal and third party auditors to collaboratively review loans for compliance. It records observations and commentary during reviews while tracking dialogue. It provides reporting on audit progress and results.
The documentation system is key to cGMP and establishes formats and traceability. Documents must be maintained in a controlled manner and provide records for compliance. Written procedures exist for all production, quality control, packaging and labeling processes. Documentation provides organized information that serves as proof and answers for regulators: what is being done, why, if procedures are being followed, and if things are under control. The documentation system integrates tasks like generation, review, approval, distribution and retention/destruction of documents.
Iso iec 20000 foundation training course by interpromMart Rovers
Benefit from the ISO/IEC 20000 Foundation certification training course and start turning your service organization into one that is proactive, customer-focused and service-oriented.
How Your Organization Can Become ISO Certified...It's easier than you thinkITSM Academy, Inc.
This document discusses how an organization can become ISO/IEC 20000 certified for service management. It first introduces ITSM Academy as an educational provider for various ITSM certifications. It then discusses UL DQS as an auditing and certification body. The main points covered include an overview of ISO/IEC 20000 and its requirements, key elements of a service management system, the documentation required, and a typical roadmap and timeline for certification that involves initiation, planning, implementation, checking and continual improvement phases over 12-18 months.
Itil Updated Aug2008 For Cio PresentationJames Sutter
ITIL is a framework for managing IT services and infrastructure based on 11 core disciplines. It consists of 5 core books that cover service strategy, design, transition, operation, and continual service improvement. The organization implemented various ITIL processes over 5 years to bring structure to their IT operations, improve service delivery and support, and leverage best practices to become a more efficient and reliable IT organization. They expect to gain improved IT service management, efficiencies, and lower costs by applying clearly defined and repeatable ITIL processes.
The document discusses Statement on Auditing Standards (SAS) No. 70, which provides guidance for independent auditors assessing the internal controls of service organizations. It defines SAS 70 and explains that SAS 70 reports can be Type I or Type II. Type I reports evaluate internal controls at a point in time, while Type II reports also assess the controls' effectiveness over a period of six months or more. The benefits of a SAS 70 audit for service organizations include providing assurance to customers and differentiating the organization from its peers.
Biggest Automotive Brand in India, know more about us. Click to view the company profile, also this sets a basic format of a company profile should look like. More fancy coffee tables and company profiles are also uploaded to cover all genres and presentation styles. Thanks
Regards
Big Boy Toyz Team
The document discusses audit quality and the role of standard setters in enhancing audit quality through high-quality auditing and assurance standards. It notes that the IAASB recently released an Audit Quality Framework that defines audit quality and identifies elements that contribute to it. The framework emphasizes that audit quality is best achieved with cooperation across the financial reporting supply chain. The document then discusses how auditing standards established by standard setting bodies describe audit objectives and requirements, and influence auditor behavior, oversight, and reporting. It highlights features of New Zealand's independent standard setting structure that help enhance perceptions of audit quality.
Soc 2 attestation or ISO 27001 certification - Which is better for organizationVISTA InfoSec
Organizations struggle with the decision between selecting the SOC 2 attestation or ISO 27001 Certification. It is important to understand which audit is required & suitable for your organization.
This document discusses outsourcing and the risks and audits involved. It defines outsourcing as transferring business activities to another company. The main types are business process outsourcing and IT outsourcing. While outsourcing can provide cost savings, there are also risks like loss of quality, security, and intellectual property. Audits of service providers help mitigate these risks by focusing on security, contracts, and regulatory compliance. The document examines audit standards like SAS 70, SSAE 16, and ISAE 3402 which require management assertions and evaluate control design and effectiveness. It recommends companies carefully assess costs and risks before outsourcing.
The document is an introduction to a book about using computer-assisted audit techniques (CAATTs) to improve internal audit efficiency. It discusses the evolution of CAATTs from early techniques like test decks and parallel simulation to more advanced current tools. It also covers challenges to implementing CAATTs, including lack of management support, limited auditor skills, and failure to recognize opportunities. The introduction aims to establish why CAATTs are necessary in today's technology-driven business environment and how they can help auditors work more efficiently.
The document provides an overview of the IS audit process chapter from a CISA review course. It discusses the organization of the IS audit function, audit planning, ISACA standards and guidelines, risk analysis, internal controls, and performing an IS audit. The objective of the process area is to ensure CISA candidates have the knowledge to provide IS audit services in accordance with standards and best practices to protect and control technology and business systems.
Internal Control Certification – It’s Not Just an Accounting Thing (Credit Un...NAFCU Services Corporation
In this recorded 2012 NAFCU Technology & Security Conference session, you will learn about the internal control certification process and how it impacts more than just the accounting department. Discover the importance of becoming internal control certified, gain insight on the impact of recent regulation change from SAS70 to SSAE 16, and get a walkthrough of the process and audit reports (Type I & Type II) as well as discuss the involvement from the “technology side of the house,” including documentation of systems controls, disaster recovery and more!
Presented by Jeff Ziliani, CPA, Director of Finance and Administration, Burns-Fazzi, Brock
Burns-Fazzi, Brock is the NAFCU Services Preferred Partner for Executive Benefits and Compensation Consulting and Long Term Care Insurance.
More information at http://www.nafcu.org/bfb
Evaluating Service Organization Control ReportsJay Crossland
Service Organization Control (SOC) reports evaluate the controls at service organizations and their impact on user entities. With the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, user entities were required to thoroughly evaluate SOC reports from their service organizations. However, most user entities do not fully understand SOC reports and how to properly assess them. A comprehensive evaluation of a SOC report examines factors like the scope, standards used, control objectives tested, and any issues or deficiencies identified.
Newgen helps organization’s gain FATCA compliance through a thought leadership approach. It provides Financial Institutions with robust FATCA compliance software and also help them create step by step approach for a comprehensive compliance strategy.
To know more visit www.nwgn.us/SpIeXe
The Directors of the Company, are required to report to Registrar of Companies through its Annual Report, regarding the existence and quality of compliance management system in the company to ensure compliance of all applicable laws.
LexComply.com, is an all inclusive Compliance Management tool suitable for Professionals and Organizations to identify, assign, manage and report relevant compliances
Benefits of Implementing ISO 20000 within your OrganizationPECB
ISO/IEC 20000 is an internationally recognized standard for IT Service Management. The standard outlines how to implement IT services that are driven by and support business objectives – rather than just technology needs.
By achieving the ISO 20000 certification, your organization will be able to gain benefits such as: improving corporate image and credibility, increased customer confidence, reduction in incidents and improved incident management.
Main points covered:
• Improving corporate image and credibility
• Increased customer confidence
• Reduction in incidents and improved incident management
Presenter:
This webinar was hosted by Olutimilehin Oyesanya. Mr. Oyesanya is a technology management consultant, certified information systems security processional, certified information systems auditor, project management professional and a PECB Certified Trainer.
Link of the recorded session published on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ll00-Sb-ZNw
ITIL and ISO 20000: Fundamentals and necessary compliance SynergiesPECB
The world of Information Technology (IT) is voluminous, fast paced, innovative and very exciting!
You have to love IT to make it work!
To love IT you must live IT, to live IT you must embrace a design for success and understand business impacts from system failures (not just the hardware). To embrace a design for success and mitigate system failures you need a formal structure and independent validation.
This webinar will introduce you to the structure and choices within the ITIL fundamentals (Information Technology Infrastructure Library fundamentals) and a mechanism to validate the performance of the implemented ITIL structure compliant with the ISO 20000 standard (Information Technology -- Service management -- Part 1: Service management system requirements). The object of this webinar is to excite you about a formal IT structure and encourage you to be fearless about independently validating your service management arrangements.
Main points covered:
- Introducing an IT structure for service delivery and a case for IT system validation
- ITIL component options for IT service provision structure
- ISO 20000 as an IT service provision validation mechanism
- Synergy of ISO 20000 requirements and mandatory ITIL components
Presenter:
Eugene is an accomplished high-calibre sustainability and resilience authority, professional engineer and Fellow of the Business Continuity Institute (BCI). With over 25 years of hands-on experience he has developed and improved corporate resilience for a number of organisations from various sectors. His accomplishments include delivery of legislative & regulatory compliance requirements, implementation of ITIL, service, business continuity, information security, quality & risk management systems. In addition Eugene has many years of experience auditing ISO management systems. Eugene has represented the UK Institute of Directors (IoD) on the British Standards Institute (BSI) technical committees responsible for developing ISO resilience standards. He has published many thought provoking articles and a book chapter endorsing the importance of standards as the foundation for good organisational practice. Eugene is an experienced design engineer, implementer, exercise facilitator, trainer and auditor with internationally gifted credentials.
Listen to the recorded webinar here:
https://youtu.be/2CmWnNtFrcY
This document discusses Statement on Auditing Standards (SAS) No. 70 and how it relates to Sarbanes-Oxley compliance for service organizations. It defines SAS 70 Type I and Type II reports, noting that Type II reports include testing of operational effectiveness over time. A SAS 70 Type II audit demonstrates that a service organization's controls were suitably designed and operating effectively to meet customer needs. Completing this audit provides assurance to customers that can help meet their Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 requirements for internal controls reporting.
QI Consulting Services offers various services to help QIs prepare for and maintain compliance with the Qualified Intermediary Agreement, including comprehensive documentation training, reviewing documentation of QI entities, reviewing tax reporting to ensure accurate tax forms are issued, and reviewing the Dataphile system configuration. Their services are intended to reduce QI external audit costs, improve operational effectiveness, and sustain a compliant QI culture. Their methodology involves preliminary planning, risk assessment, data and business process reviews, pre-audit implementation and preparation.
The document describes RxOffice Audit, a prescription for adapting to banking paradigms. It allows creating rule libraries based on guidelines, best practices, laws and regulations for audit and compliance reviews. It enables configuring audit types like statutory, financial, and ISO audits. It integrates loan data and documents for efficient audits. It allows internal and third party auditors to collaboratively review loans for compliance. It records observations and commentary during reviews while tracking dialogue. It provides reporting on audit progress and results.
The documentation system is key to cGMP and establishes formats and traceability. Documents must be maintained in a controlled manner and provide records for compliance. Written procedures exist for all production, quality control, packaging and labeling processes. Documentation provides organized information that serves as proof and answers for regulators: what is being done, why, if procedures are being followed, and if things are under control. The documentation system integrates tasks like generation, review, approval, distribution and retention/destruction of documents.
Iso iec 20000 foundation training course by interpromMart Rovers
Benefit from the ISO/IEC 20000 Foundation certification training course and start turning your service organization into one that is proactive, customer-focused and service-oriented.
How Your Organization Can Become ISO Certified...It's easier than you thinkITSM Academy, Inc.
This document discusses how an organization can become ISO/IEC 20000 certified for service management. It first introduces ITSM Academy as an educational provider for various ITSM certifications. It then discusses UL DQS as an auditing and certification body. The main points covered include an overview of ISO/IEC 20000 and its requirements, key elements of a service management system, the documentation required, and a typical roadmap and timeline for certification that involves initiation, planning, implementation, checking and continual improvement phases over 12-18 months.
Itil Updated Aug2008 For Cio PresentationJames Sutter
ITIL is a framework for managing IT services and infrastructure based on 11 core disciplines. It consists of 5 core books that cover service strategy, design, transition, operation, and continual service improvement. The organization implemented various ITIL processes over 5 years to bring structure to their IT operations, improve service delivery and support, and leverage best practices to become a more efficient and reliable IT organization. They expect to gain improved IT service management, efficiencies, and lower costs by applying clearly defined and repeatable ITIL processes.
The document discusses Statement on Auditing Standards (SAS) No. 70, which provides guidance for independent auditors assessing the internal controls of service organizations. It defines SAS 70 and explains that SAS 70 reports can be Type I or Type II. Type I reports evaluate internal controls at a point in time, while Type II reports also assess the controls' effectiveness over a period of six months or more. The benefits of a SAS 70 audit for service organizations include providing assurance to customers and differentiating the organization from its peers.
Biggest Automotive Brand in India, know more about us. Click to view the company profile, also this sets a basic format of a company profile should look like. More fancy coffee tables and company profiles are also uploaded to cover all genres and presentation styles. Thanks
Regards
Big Boy Toyz Team
The document discusses audit quality and the role of standard setters in enhancing audit quality through high-quality auditing and assurance standards. It notes that the IAASB recently released an Audit Quality Framework that defines audit quality and identifies elements that contribute to it. The framework emphasizes that audit quality is best achieved with cooperation across the financial reporting supply chain. The document then discusses how auditing standards established by standard setting bodies describe audit objectives and requirements, and influence auditor behavior, oversight, and reporting. It highlights features of New Zealand's independent standard setting structure that help enhance perceptions of audit quality.
AIS is a leading data center and cloud services provider that offers tailored infrastructure solutions including cloud, colocation, networking, disaster recovery, security and storage. It has been in business since 1989 and operates data centers in San Diego and Phoenix. AIS aims to enable clients to focus on their core business by providing scalable, compliant and innovative IT infrastructure solutions. It has a diversified customer base of over 500 organizations and is led by an experienced management team with deep industry expertise.
This document provides an overview of SOC examinations and reporting. It discusses the purpose and scope of SOC 1, SOC 2, and SOC 3 engagements and reports. It also outlines some common challenges service organizations may face with SOC examinations, such as ensuring the report's relevance to customer internal control over financial reporting, addressing subservice organizations, and selecting the appropriate report type and audit firm.
The document discusses the history and evolution of outsourcing in various industries from the 1980s to present day. It covers the reasons companies outsource functions like production, purchasing, logistics, and services to reduce costs and risks. The document also outlines advantages and disadvantages of outsourcing as well as best practices for effective outsourcing.
This document outlines requirements for conducting assurance engagements other than audits or reviews of historical financial information in accordance with International Standards on Assurance Engagements (ISAEs). It covers objectives of the practitioner, definitions, requirements for compliance with ISAEs and ethical standards, acceptance and performance of the engagement, consideration of subsequent events, forming the assurance conclusion, and documentation. The document provides requirements and application guidance for practitioners performing assurance engagements.
The document discusses outsourcing and provides examples of common business functions that are outsourced such as IT services, email hosting, database management, and network support. It notes that companies outsource to reduce costs, access new technologies, and focus on core competencies. The benefits and potential problems of outsourcing are also summarized.
El documento proporciona una introducción al concepto de outsourcing, explicando que es una estrategia en la que una empresa delega ciertas actividades a empresas especializadas externas para reducir costos y mejorar la eficiencia. Luego, describe algunos pioneros y ejemplos comunes de outsourcing, así como consideraciones clave para implementarlo de manera exitosa, como seleccionar el proveedor adecuado y gestionar efectivamente la transición.
The document discusses various types of outsourcing including multi-process outsourcing, documentation services outsourcing, project management outsourcing, and managed services outsourcing. It outlines advantages such as reduced costs, efficiency gains, and ability to leverage expert resources for each process, as well as disadvantages like additional management overhead and loss of control. Out-tasking is defined as contracting single tasks on a project-by-project basis at agreed upon prices and timeframes.
The document discusses outsourcing, defining it as procuring services from a third party to perform activities traditionally handled internally. Key reasons for outsourcing include reducing costs and improving efficiency. The main types of outsourcing covered are business process outsourcing, knowledge process outsourcing, legal process outsourcing, recruitment process outsourcing, and engineering process outsourcing. Both advantages like lower costs and disadvantages like loss of control are outlined. The outsourcing market has grown significantly over the past few decades and now represents billions in annual spending across various industries.
ControlCase covers the following:
- What does SOC stand for?
- What is SOC 2 compliance?
- What is SOC 2 certification?
- What is a SOC 2 report?
- Who can perform a SOC 2 audit?
- How do managed service providers comply with SOC 2
- How to lower cost of SOC 2 audit?
- ControlCase methodology for SOC 2 compliance
Introduction to NIST Cybersecurity FrameworkTuan Phan
This document provides an introduction to the NIST Cybersecurity Framework. It discusses the goals and key parts of the Framework, including the Framework Core with its functions, categories and subcategories. It also covers the Framework Profile and Implementation Tiers. The document then demonstrates how Trusted Integration's software maps to the Framework and can be used to assess an organization's cybersecurity activities.
The document discusses Brian T. O'Hara's role as CISO of The Mako Group, an IT security consulting firm. It then summarizes his experience conducting audits of various sectors such as healthcare, banking, government, and critical infrastructure. It highlights persistent problems seen across sectors like lack of risk management and challenges with new regulations. It also discusses trends seen in each sector and tools that can help with auditing like Nmap, MBSA, EMET, and Wireshark.
Service Organizational Control (SOC 2) Compliance - KloudlearnKloudLearn
Service Organizational Control (SOC 2) Compliance reports are designed to ensure that if you are a service provider handling customer data, it will be transmitted, stored, and processed in a completely confidential way.
Integrating internal controls, risk management, compliance, information security, and financial reporting can save money and increase effectiveness. Coordinating these areas through enterprise risk management helps align risk assessment, control monitoring, and assurance activities between departments. Using a common framework prevents duplicative work and helps ensure all risks are addressed.
[ON-DEMAND WEBINAR] Understanding SOC2: A SOC 2 Guide for Managed Service Pro...Rea & Associates
As a managed service provider, securely managing your data to protect the interests of your organization, reinforce the integrity of your business, and ensure the data security of your clients can be a challenge – but it is possible. During this free, hour-long webinar, Brain Garland and Paul Hugenberg, leaders on Rea & Associates' cybersecurity and data protection team, will guide you through SOC 2 compliance, and how this incredible tool can help you leverage your existing data security framework and business model to ensure long-term organizational success and sustainability.
Join us to learn:
- What SOC 2 is and what it is specifically designed to accomplish.
- How SOC 2 can improve your organization’s safety, credibility, and overall profitability.
- When a SOC 2 absolutely necessary to a business’s long-term financial and organizational wellness.
- How CMMC Works With SOC2
To learn more about SOC2, visit https://www.reacpa.com/contact-us/ to reach out to a member of our team.
#SOC2 #ReaCyber #ReaCPA
The document discusses various audit standards for data centers, including SAS 70, SSAE 16, SOC 1-3, and PCI DSS. It provides details on the requirements and goals of each standard. The SAS 70 focused on controls over financial reporting but was not intended for security verification. SSAE 16 superseded SAS 70 and requires assessment of control design and effectiveness. SOC reports evaluate specific controls and are restricted (SOC 1) or public-facing (SOC 3). PCI DSS standards were created by credit card companies to protect cardholder data and require vulnerability assessment, remediation and reporting.
Vendor Management for PCI DSS, HIPAA, and FFIECControlCase
ControlCase covers the following:
•Requirements for PCI DSS, HIPAA, Business Associates, FFIEC and Banking Service Providers
•What is Vendor Management
•Why is Continual Compliance a challenge in Vendor Management
•How to mix technology and manual processes for effective Vendor Management
Leveraging compliance to raise the bar on securityMike Lemire
This document discusses how leveraging compliance with security frameworks and industry standards can help raise security standards within an organization. It provides an overview of common compliance objectives for different industries, such as SSAE16 for financial services, PCI DSS for payment processing, and HIPAA for healthcare. Achieving these compliance standards demonstrates high security controls to customers and can enable business expansion. The document recommends mapping controls across compliance frameworks to identify gaps and continuously improving processes to address those gaps through roadmaps, governance, and audits in order to achieve compliance objectives and business benefits.
Presented by Ramesh Ramani (LRQA)
AGENDA
Introduction-BCMS and ISMS
International Standards, UAE Regulations (NCEMA, ADSIC, NESA, ISR, GDPR). Dubai Data Law
PDCA Cycle
Common Factors-BCMS and ISMS
Organisational Considerations
Joint Project Management
Where this will work?
Where this will not work
Q&A
Secrets for Successful Regulatory Compliance ProjectsChristopher Foot
This document provides information about an upcoming webinar on regulatory compliance best practices presented by RDX and MegaplanIT. The webinar will cover an overview of regulatory standards like PCI DSS and AICPA SOC assessments. It will discuss MegaplanIT's PCI assessment approach and RDX's best practices for maintaining compliance. Presenters will include Michael Vitolo from MegaplanIT and Chris Foot from RDX.
OneAudit™ - Assess Once, Certify to ManyControlCase
ControlCase covers the following:
•About PCI DSS, ISO 27001, NERC, HIPAA, and FISMA
•Best Practices and Cloud Implications for Comprehensive Compliance within IT Standards/Regulations
•Challenges in the Comprehensive Compliance Space
This document summarizes a presentation on SOC reporting and cybersecurity frameworks. It discusses the increasing need for cybersecurity frameworks due to rising data breaches and threats. It provides an overview of different SOC reports, including SOC 1, 2, and 3 reports, and introduces a new SOC for Cybersecurity report. This new report allows entities to demonstrate the effectiveness of controls in their cybersecurity risk management program. The presentation describes the components and structure of the SOC for Cybersecurity report, including describing the entity's cybersecurity risk management program and evaluating the effectiveness of controls. It recommends entities undertake a readiness review to identify gaps and determine next steps.
TehDays Basel - Auditing in sql server 2012 - charley hanania - tech days bas...Charley Hanania
This document summarizes Charley Hanania's presentation on auditing and policy-based management in SQL Server 2012. Hanania is a principal consultant and former production product owner at UBS Investment Bank. The presentation covers the SQL Server audit framework, including enhancements in SQL Server 2012. It also covers the policy-based management framework for creating conditions, facets, and policies to manage SQL Server properties. Hanania demonstrates both features and takes questions at the end regarding auditing enterprise roles, which editions support auditing, which support policy-based management, and the performance impact of changing the audit queue delay setting.
This presentation brings together the key usage models that describe IaaS including compute, storage and network. This is a fresh take on the enterprise perspective on IaaS and the important requirements.
This document discusses IT security and risk management frameworks like ISO 27001 and 27002. It also discusses Visionet's services related to SSAE 16/SAS 70 audits, PCI DSS compliance, and information security consulting. Visionet helps clients with readiness assessments, gap analyses, and obtaining necessary certifications and compliance with standards.
Reduce the Burden Of Managing SAP With Enterprise Identity ManagementSBWebinars
Implementing Identity and Access Management universally across multiple IT infrastructures and software platforms is a major challenge for any organization. IAM implementation is no longer about promoting efficiency during an onboarding process, rather it’s more about managing roles, ensuring compliance, and promoting security. To do their daily job successfully, users today expect to get access to information they need from anywhere at any time, regardless of the target system or application. IT departments are struggling to make this access frictionless for users yet maintain compliance with corporate and government-imposed security and privacy regulations. This task is even more complicated if business-critical platforms like SAP are involved – not only SAP has its own security and access governance requirements, it is usually managed by a completely separate team from the one responsible for enterprise-wide IAM program. In this webinar, we will cover the challenges of managing SAP environments in silos, and how One Identity can help overcomes these challenges, and reduce the burden of managing SAP.
You will learn how One Identity Manager:
Provides a unified view and enterprise management of SAP accounts on different systems, as well as the rest of the enterprise
Associates an SAP account with standard user corporate identity, bringing everything under governance
Scales to hundreds-of-millions of SAP objects
Provides SAP-optimized SoD verification and enforcement
Delivers SAP-specialized workflows and business logic within enterprise governance
Integrates with SAP cloud applications through One Identity Starling Connect
This webinar discusses key concepts related to IT compliance for defense contractors, including DFARS, NIST 800-171, SPRS scoring, and CMMC. It introduces ControlCase as a partner that can help contractors achieve and maintain compliance through automated assessment and continuous monitoring services. ControlCase's platform collects evidence, analyzes vulnerabilities, and reviews firewalls, logs, and user access on an ongoing basis to address compliance gaps. The webinar encourages attendees to complete their SPRS self-assessment and start implementing NIST 800-171 controls while preparing for upcoming CMMC requirements.
NIST Cybersecurity Framework is voluntary framework to support the emerging needs for having robust and effective cyber security practices across an enterprise. This presentation recaps the Framework 6 months into implementation and along with changes. Also, discusses the capabilities of TrustedAgent GRC to accelerate and strengthen the implementation of an effective cybersecurity program by automating or addressing many of the practices required by the framework.
Blaine Bryant from BMC presented on their software asset management journey. BMC faced challenges with inefficient SAM processes, multiple sources of software data, and a lack of automation and governance. They selected a SAM solution to gain visibility, automate processes, and formalize their SAM program. Their goals were to reduce manual work, automate software deployment and optimization, and control procurement. They expect $13 million in savings over 3 years. Lessons included managing expectations, ensuring integration, and keeping data evergreen through automated discovery.
The document provides an overview of the AIS Client Portal, which allows clients to access account information, submit support tickets, view invoices and make payments, monitor bandwidth usage, and manage colocated hardware. It outlines the various sections and functionality available through the portal, such as viewing open tickets, account contacts, power circuits, and forms/requests. For additional assistance with the portal or account, users can contact the AIS Support team.
This document provides an overview and description of features for AIS BusinessCloud1. Key points include:
- It is an enterprise-grade virtual data center offering compute, storage, and networking resources from Cisco, Dell, NetApp, and VMware.
- Resources can be fully self-provisioned on demand. It ensures high performance, redundancy, compatibility, and built-in high availability.
- Management can be done through an integrated API or from the customer's own console. It provides flexible network options and switch-level private connectivity.
AIS BusinessCloud1 is an Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) enterprise offering, based on VMware (vCD) cloud, with an emphasis on high-performance.
This presentation discusses the 7 Essentials that make the BusinessCloud1 enterprise-grade service unique.
AIS vCloudOne is an Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) enterprise offering, based on VMware (vCD) cloud, with an emphasis on high-performance.
This presentation discusses the 7 Essentials that make the AIS vCloudOne enterprise-grade service unique.
AIS CloudOne is an Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) enterprise offering, based on VMware (vCD) cloud, with an emphasis on high-performance.
This presentation discusses the 7 Essentials that make the AIS CloudOne enterprise-grade service unique.
This document discusses the importance of disaster recovery and business continuity planning. It outlines common causes of downtime like power failures, hardware/software issues, and natural disasters. The document recommends a 360-degree approach with five essentials: physical diversity, network availability, data archiving, data replication, and application failover. This comprehensive plan can help businesses reduce costs and legal exposure while ensuring continuity of operations and customer satisfaction. American Internet Services offers tools and services to help companies establish remote sites and infrastructure for disaster recovery.
AIS e-HA 2.0 provides state-of-the-art Disaster Recovery / Business Continuity through the use of enterprise-grade infrastructure and by leveraging the company’s highly redundant, geographically diverse data centers.
This document discusses the importance of disaster recovery and business continuity planning. It outlines five essentials for a 360 degree approach: physical diversity, network availability, data archiving, data replication, and application failover. The benefits of planning include reducing costs and legal exposure while protecting revenue and reputation. American Internet Services offers tools and services like a quick start package and consultations to help companies develop disaster recovery plans.
AIS e-ManagedSecurity is a comprehensive enterprise security solution consisting of on-premises and cloud-based security services to protect organizations across all attack vectors and meet compliance requirements. It offers advantages such as easy and cost-effective implementation with no upfront costs, increased compliance and audit preparedness. The solution provides centralized security visibility and reporting. AIS experts can incorporate managed security as part of a customized solution addressing business and technical needs.
GraphRAG for Life Science to increase LLM accuracyTomaz Bratanic
GraphRAG for life science domain, where you retriever information from biomedical knowledge graphs using LLMs to increase the accuracy and performance of generated answers
Monitoring and Managing Anomaly Detection on OpenShift.pdfTosin Akinosho
Monitoring and Managing Anomaly Detection on OpenShift
Overview
Dive into the world of anomaly detection on edge devices with our comprehensive hands-on tutorial. This SlideShare presentation will guide you through the entire process, from data collection and model training to edge deployment and real-time monitoring. Perfect for those looking to implement robust anomaly detection systems on resource-constrained IoT/edge devices.
Key Topics Covered
1. Introduction to Anomaly Detection
- Understand the fundamentals of anomaly detection and its importance in identifying unusual behavior or failures in systems.
2. Understanding Edge (IoT)
- Learn about edge computing and IoT, and how they enable real-time data processing and decision-making at the source.
3. What is ArgoCD?
- Discover ArgoCD, a declarative, GitOps continuous delivery tool for Kubernetes, and its role in deploying applications on edge devices.
4. Deployment Using ArgoCD for Edge Devices
- Step-by-step guide on deploying anomaly detection models on edge devices using ArgoCD.
5. Introduction to Apache Kafka and S3
- Explore Apache Kafka for real-time data streaming and Amazon S3 for scalable storage solutions.
6. Viewing Kafka Messages in the Data Lake
- Learn how to view and analyze Kafka messages stored in a data lake for better insights.
7. What is Prometheus?
- Get to know Prometheus, an open-source monitoring and alerting toolkit, and its application in monitoring edge devices.
8. Monitoring Application Metrics with Prometheus
- Detailed instructions on setting up Prometheus to monitor the performance and health of your anomaly detection system.
9. What is Camel K?
- Introduction to Camel K, a lightweight integration framework built on Apache Camel, designed for Kubernetes.
10. Configuring Camel K Integrations for Data Pipelines
- Learn how to configure Camel K for seamless data pipeline integrations in your anomaly detection workflow.
11. What is a Jupyter Notebook?
- Overview of Jupyter Notebooks, an open-source web application for creating and sharing documents with live code, equations, visualizations, and narrative text.
12. Jupyter Notebooks with Code Examples
- Hands-on examples and code snippets in Jupyter Notebooks to help you implement and test anomaly detection models.
Skybuffer SAM4U tool for SAP license adoptionTatiana Kojar
Manage and optimize your license adoption and consumption with SAM4U, an SAP free customer software asset management tool.
SAM4U, an SAP complimentary software asset management tool for customers, delivers a detailed and well-structured overview of license inventory and usage with a user-friendly interface. We offer a hosted, cost-effective, and performance-optimized SAM4U setup in the Skybuffer Cloud environment. You retain ownership of the system and data, while we manage the ABAP 7.58 infrastructure, ensuring fixed Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and exceptional services through the SAP Fiori interface.
In the rapidly evolving landscape of technologies, XML continues to play a vital role in structuring, storing, and transporting data across diverse systems. The recent advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) present new methodologies for enhancing XML development workflows, introducing efficiency, automation, and intelligent capabilities. This presentation will outline the scope and perspective of utilizing AI in XML development. The potential benefits and the possible pitfalls will be highlighted, providing a balanced view of the subject.
We will explore the capabilities of AI in understanding XML markup languages and autonomously creating structured XML content. Additionally, we will examine the capacity of AI to enrich plain text with appropriate XML markup. Practical examples and methodological guidelines will be provided to elucidate how AI can be effectively prompted to interpret and generate accurate XML markup.
Further emphasis will be placed on the role of AI in developing XSLT, or schemas such as XSD and Schematron. We will address the techniques and strategies adopted to create prompts for generating code, explaining code, or refactoring the code, and the results achieved.
The discussion will extend to how AI can be used to transform XML content. In particular, the focus will be on the use of AI XPath extension functions in XSLT, Schematron, Schematron Quick Fixes, or for XML content refactoring.
The presentation aims to deliver a comprehensive overview of AI usage in XML development, providing attendees with the necessary knowledge to make informed decisions. Whether you’re at the early stages of adopting AI or considering integrating it in advanced XML development, this presentation will cover all levels of expertise.
By highlighting the potential advantages and challenges of integrating AI with XML development tools and languages, the presentation seeks to inspire thoughtful conversation around the future of XML development. We’ll not only delve into the technical aspects of AI-powered XML development but also discuss practical implications and possible future directions.
Driving Business Innovation: Latest Generative AI Advancements & Success StorySafe Software
Are you ready to revolutionize how you handle data? Join us for a webinar where we’ll bring you up to speed with the latest advancements in Generative AI technology and discover how leveraging FME with tools from giants like Google Gemini, Amazon, and Microsoft OpenAI can supercharge your workflow efficiency.
During the hour, we’ll take you through:
Guest Speaker Segment with Hannah Barrington: Dive into the world of dynamic real estate marketing with Hannah, the Marketing Manager at Workspace Group. Hear firsthand how their team generates engaging descriptions for thousands of office units by integrating diverse data sources—from PDF floorplans to web pages—using FME transformers, like OpenAIVisionConnector and AnthropicVisionConnector. This use case will show you how GenAI can streamline content creation for marketing across the board.
Ollama Use Case: Learn how Scenario Specialist Dmitri Bagh has utilized Ollama within FME to input data, create custom models, and enhance security protocols. This segment will include demos to illustrate the full capabilities of FME in AI-driven processes.
Custom AI Models: Discover how to leverage FME to build personalized AI models using your data. Whether it’s populating a model with local data for added security or integrating public AI tools, find out how FME facilitates a versatile and secure approach to AI.
We’ll wrap up with a live Q&A session where you can engage with our experts on your specific use cases, and learn more about optimizing your data workflows with AI.
This webinar is ideal for professionals seeking to harness the power of AI within their data management systems while ensuring high levels of customization and security. Whether you're a novice or an expert, gain actionable insights and strategies to elevate your data processes. Join us to see how FME and AI can revolutionize how you work with data!
Unlock the Future of Search with MongoDB Atlas_ Vector Search Unleashed.pdfMalak Abu Hammad
Discover how MongoDB Atlas and vector search technology can revolutionize your application's search capabilities. This comprehensive presentation covers:
* What is Vector Search?
* Importance and benefits of vector search
* Practical use cases across various industries
* Step-by-step implementation guide
* Live demos with code snippets
* Enhancing LLM capabilities with vector search
* Best practices and optimization strategies
Perfect for developers, AI enthusiasts, and tech leaders. Learn how to leverage MongoDB Atlas to deliver highly relevant, context-aware search results, transforming your data retrieval process. Stay ahead in tech innovation and maximize the potential of your applications.
#MongoDB #VectorSearch #AI #SemanticSearch #TechInnovation #DataScience #LLM #MachineLearning #SearchTechnology
TrustArc Webinar - 2024 Global Privacy SurveyTrustArc
How does your privacy program stack up against your peers? What challenges are privacy teams tackling and prioritizing in 2024?
In the fifth annual Global Privacy Benchmarks Survey, we asked over 1,800 global privacy professionals and business executives to share their perspectives on the current state of privacy inside and outside of their organizations. This year’s report focused on emerging areas of importance for privacy and compliance professionals, including considerations and implications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies, building brand trust, and different approaches for achieving higher privacy competence scores.
See how organizational priorities and strategic approaches to data security and privacy are evolving around the globe.
This webinar will review:
- The top 10 privacy insights from the fifth annual Global Privacy Benchmarks Survey
- The top challenges for privacy leaders, practitioners, and organizations in 2024
- Key themes to consider in developing and maintaining your privacy program
Introduction of Cybersecurity with OSS at Code Europe 2024Hiroshi SHIBATA
I develop the Ruby programming language, RubyGems, and Bundler, which are package managers for Ruby. Today, I will introduce how to enhance the security of your application using open-source software (OSS) examples from Ruby and RubyGems.
The first topic is CVE (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures). I have published CVEs many times. But what exactly is a CVE? I'll provide a basic understanding of CVEs and explain how to detect and handle vulnerabilities in OSS.
Next, let's discuss package managers. Package managers play a critical role in the OSS ecosystem. I'll explain how to manage library dependencies in your application.
I'll share insights into how the Ruby and RubyGems core team works to keep our ecosystem safe. By the end of this talk, you'll have a better understanding of how to safeguard your code.
5th LF Energy Power Grid Model Meet-up SlidesDanBrown980551
5th Power Grid Model Meet-up
It is with great pleasure that we extend to you an invitation to the 5th Power Grid Model Meet-up, scheduled for 6th June 2024. This event will adopt a hybrid format, allowing participants to join us either through an online Mircosoft Teams session or in person at TU/e located at Den Dolech 2, Eindhoven, Netherlands. The meet-up will be hosted by Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e), a research university specializing in engineering science & technology.
Power Grid Model
The global energy transition is placing new and unprecedented demands on Distribution System Operators (DSOs). Alongside upgrades to grid capacity, processes such as digitization, capacity optimization, and congestion management are becoming vital for delivering reliable services.
Power Grid Model is an open source project from Linux Foundation Energy and provides a calculation engine that is increasingly essential for DSOs. It offers a standards-based foundation enabling real-time power systems analysis, simulations of electrical power grids, and sophisticated what-if analysis. In addition, it enables in-depth studies and analysis of the electrical power grid’s behavior and performance. This comprehensive model incorporates essential factors such as power generation capacity, electrical losses, voltage levels, power flows, and system stability.
Power Grid Model is currently being applied in a wide variety of use cases, including grid planning, expansion, reliability, and congestion studies. It can also help in analyzing the impact of renewable energy integration, assessing the effects of disturbances or faults, and developing strategies for grid control and optimization.
What to expect
For the upcoming meetup we are organizing, we have an exciting lineup of activities planned:
-Insightful presentations covering two practical applications of the Power Grid Model.
-An update on the latest advancements in Power Grid -Model technology during the first and second quarters of 2024.
-An interactive brainstorming session to discuss and propose new feature requests.
-An opportunity to connect with fellow Power Grid Model enthusiasts and users.
AI 101: An Introduction to the Basics and Impact of Artificial IntelligenceIndexBug
Imagine a world where machines not only perform tasks but also learn, adapt, and make decisions. This is the promise of Artificial Intelligence (AI), a technology that's not just enhancing our lives but revolutionizing entire industries.
Project Management Semester Long Project - Acuityjpupo2018
Acuity is an innovative learning app designed to transform the way you engage with knowledge. Powered by AI technology, Acuity takes complex topics and distills them into concise, interactive summaries that are easy to read & understand. Whether you're exploring the depths of quantum mechanics or seeking insight into historical events, Acuity provides the key information you need without the burden of lengthy texts.
Cosa hanno in comune un mattoncino Lego e la backdoor XZ?Speck&Tech
ABSTRACT: A prima vista, un mattoncino Lego e la backdoor XZ potrebbero avere in comune il fatto di essere entrambi blocchi di costruzione, o dipendenze di progetti creativi e software. La realtà è che un mattoncino Lego e il caso della backdoor XZ hanno molto di più di tutto ciò in comune.
Partecipate alla presentazione per immergervi in una storia di interoperabilità, standard e formati aperti, per poi discutere del ruolo importante che i contributori hanno in una comunità open source sostenibile.
BIO: Sostenitrice del software libero e dei formati standard e aperti. È stata un membro attivo dei progetti Fedora e openSUSE e ha co-fondato l'Associazione LibreItalia dove è stata coinvolta in diversi eventi, migrazioni e formazione relativi a LibreOffice. In precedenza ha lavorato a migrazioni e corsi di formazione su LibreOffice per diverse amministrazioni pubbliche e privati. Da gennaio 2020 lavora in SUSE come Software Release Engineer per Uyuni e SUSE Manager e quando non segue la sua passione per i computer e per Geeko coltiva la sua curiosità per l'astronomia (da cui deriva il suo nickname deneb_alpha).
Ivanti’s Patch Tuesday breakdown goes beyond patching your applications and brings you the intelligence and guidance needed to prioritize where to focus your attention first. Catch early analysis on our Ivanti blog, then join industry expert Chris Goettl for the Patch Tuesday Webinar Event. There we’ll do a deep dive into each of the bulletins and give guidance on the risks associated with the newly-identified vulnerabilities.
Ocean lotus Threat actors project by John Sitima 2024 (1).pptxSitimaJohn
Ocean Lotus cyber threat actors represent a sophisticated, persistent, and politically motivated group that poses a significant risk to organizations and individuals in the Southeast Asian region. Their continuous evolution and adaptability underscore the need for robust cybersecurity measures and international cooperation to identify and mitigate the threats posed by such advanced persistent threat groups.
2. INTRODUCTION
Chris Kradjan, CPA, CITP, CRISC
Chris Kradjan is the National SSAE 16 Leader for Moss
Adams. He has been with Moss Adams since 1994, and has
been auditing and consulting since 1992. He works
routinely with a wide range of complex service
organizations to meet their needs. His practice areas
include SSAE 16 SOC 1/2/3 auditing, PCI-DSS compliance
services, internal controls reviews, Sarbanes-Oxley
compliance services, SysTrust/WebTrust audits, and
independent technology assessments. Furthermore, Chris
is regularly involved with technology and financial
controls assessments based on the COSO, COBIT, PCI-DSS,
NIST, FISMA, and ISO 27002 frameworks. He serves on the
AICPA SOC 2 Task Force and was recently appointed to the
AICPA Assurance Services Executive Committee.
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3. OBJECTIVES
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Overview of SOC reporting
Scope and coverage of SOC audits for AIS
Background about Moss Adams as your auditors
Key terminology
Customers’ responsibilities
AIS internal contact
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4. MARKET / REGULATORY PRESSURES
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Increased competition
Sarbanes-Oxley – SEC/publicly traded companies
HIPAA Security and Privacy Rules – Healthcare
GLBA – Financial services
FERPA – Education
PCI-DSS – Payment card data
State and local security and privacy laws
NIST 800-53 – Federal compliance
ISO 27001 – Security
Safe Harbor – International
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5. SOC AUDITS
• Represents that AIS has been through an in-depth audit
of its system/controls
• For business unit(s) or entire organization
• Discloses controls relevant to customers
• Demonstrates design and operating effectiveness of
controls in place
• Follows AICPA standards - can only be issued by CPAs
• Even more important given Sarbanes-Oxley, heightened
regulatory conditions, and increasing competition
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6. VALUE OF SOC AUDITS
• Provide customers independent assurance about AIS’
controls
• Satisfy multiple customers through a single audit
• Help AIS differentiate itself from its competition
• Provide independent feedback to management to
define and monitor adherence to established
operational metrics
• Identify potential opportunities to strengthen the
business practices and operating environment at AIS
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8. RELEVANT PARTIES - DEFINED
• Audit of “system”/controls (vs. financial audit)
• AIS performs services (as “service organization”) for its
own customers
• In turn, its customers (“user entities”) and their auditors
(“user auditors”) want assurance over the AIS
systems/controls
• AIS then hired Moss Adams (“service auditor”) to opine on
AIS’ systems/controls
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9. MOSS ADAMS
11th largest accounting and consulting firm
Reputable and nationally recognized, celebrating 100 years
Over 1,800 professionals and 240 partners in 22 offices
Strong acceptance to relevant customers and industries/markets
Well established in the tech and data center space
Professionals serving in important leadership roles through the
AICPA, COSO, and other national committees
• Proven technical expertise and industry credentials
• Established SOC auditing and testing processes
• Practical, solution-oriented approach
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10. AUDIT TEAM
Leads
• Chris Kradjan, Partner
• Francis Tam, Partner
• JP Langlois, Supervisor
Highlights
• Lead by SSAE 16 National Practice Leader
• Comprised of seasoned SOC team
• Security, operations and controls advisors
• SOC, Sarbanes-Oxley, HIPAA, PCI, internal controls specialist
• CPA, CISA, CISM, CITP, CRISC, PCI QSA
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11. SCOPE
Reports
• SOC 1 Type 2 Audit (SSAE 16 and ISAE 3402)
• SOC 2 Type 2 Audit
• SOC 3 Type 2 Audit
Audit Period Ending: April 30, 2012, April 30, 2013, etc.
Sites
• Lightwave Data Center (LWDC)
• San Diego Tech Center (SDTC)
• Fiber Alley Data Centers #1/#2/#3 (FADC)
• One Wilshire Point of Presence (OWPOP)
• Van Buren Data Center (VBDC)
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12. CONTROL AREAS
SOC 1/ISAE 3402
Control Areas:
• Service Delivery
• Solutions Design
• Computer Operations
• Logical and Physical Security
• Change Management
• Incident Management
• Disaster Recovery Planning
• Business Continuity Planning
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SOC 2 and SOC 3
Principles:
• Security
• Availability
Control Areas:
• Policies
• Communication
• Procedures
• Monitoring
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13. ALPHABET SOUP
Historical with SAS 70
SAS 70 Reporting
AU 324
New with SSAE 16
• SOC 1 – Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting
• SOC 2 – AT 101 and Trust Services Principles (Detailed Reporting)
• SOC 3 – Trust Services Principles (SysTrust/WebTrust)
AT 801
AT 101
AT 101
Type 1 and 2 reporting both still applicable
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14. SOC 2 AND 3 REPORTING
• AICPA SOC 2 Report
AT 101 Attest Engagements
Report on Controls at a Service Organization Relevant to Security,
Availability, Processing Integrity, Confidentiality and/or Privacy
(Type 1 and 2 Reports)
• AICPA SOC 3 Report
Trust Services Report
Trust Services Principles, Criteria and Illustrations
(Including WebTrust® and SysTrust®)
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15. TRUST SERVICES
• Follows Trust Services Principles, Criteria and
Illustrations (Including WebTrust® and SysTrust®)
• The engagement is used to emphasize system reliability
• Based on a prescribed set of control objectives and
criteria
Principles
Control Areas
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Communication
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• Intended audience is system stakeholders
• No restrictions on report distribution
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16. ISAE 3402
SSAE 16
HKCPA 860.2
United States
HK/China
CICA 5970
AUS 810
Canada
Australia
AAF 01/06
United Kingdom
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18. CUSTOMERS’ FIDUCIARY RESPONSIBILITY
Periodically monitor AIS in formal manner
Obtain and maintain an understanding of AIS operations
Assess policies, procedures and controls in place
Identify recent changes and reportable issues
Use the latest SOC Type 2 reports to reduce their own
compliance efforts
• Obtain a gap letter/negative assurance letter between reports
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19. CUSTOMERS’ BENEFITS OF SOC REPORTS
• Streamlined way to obtain detailed and regular input on the
performance of the service organization
• Provides a clear description of the controls in place
• Independently affirms the controls were (1) designed
appropriately, and (2) operating effectively.
• Simplifies ability to fulfill fiduciary responsibilities
• Helps focus on exceptions and issues
• May provide them cost savings through reduced audit fees
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20. REVIEWING AN SSAE 16 REPORT
Audit period covered and whether it is a SOC Type 2 report
Firm engaged to perform the SOC audits
Nature of the opinion and if there are any modifications
Any subservice organizations included or carved out
Scope of controls and level of detail within control description
Coverage and sufficiency of the specified control activities
Extent of changes since prior report
Nature, timing and extent of testing performed by service
auditor
• Nature and extent of exceptions, and their significance
• Review and consideration of the user control considerations
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21. AIS INTERNAL CONTACT
Frank Gaff
VP Service Assurance & Chief Compliance Officer
(858) 576-4272 x128
fgaff@americanis.net
“In successfully completing its current suite of
SOC 1, SOC 2 and SOC 3 Type 2 audit reports, AIS
has reinforced its strong commitment to the
security and availability of its data center
facilities and operations.”
Chris Kradjan, Partner, National IT/SOC Practice Leader, Moss Adams
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22. Chris Kradjan, CPA, CITP, CRISC
Partner , SSAE 16 National Practice Leader
(206) 302-6511
chris.kradjan@mossadams.com
The material appearing in this presentation is for informational purposes only and is not
legal or accounting advice. Communication of this information is not intended to create, and
receipt does not constitute, a legal relationship, including, but not limited to, an accountantclient relationship. Although these materials may have been prepared by professionals, they
should not be used as a substitute for professional services. If legal, accounting, or other
professional advice is required, the services of a professional should be sought.
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Editor's Notes
Security. The system is protected against unauthorized access (both physical and logical). Availability. The system is available for operation and use as committed or agreed.Processing Integrity. System processing is complete, accurate, timely, and authorized.Confidentiality. Information designated as confidential is protected as committed or agreed. Privacy. Personal information is collected, used, retained, disclosed, and destroyed in conformity with the commitments in the entity’s privacy notice and with criteria set forth in generally accepted privacy principles (GAPP) issued by the AICPA and CICA.Policies. The entity has defined and documented its policies relevant to the particular principle. (The term policies as used here refer to written statements that communicate management's intent, objectives, requirements, responsibilities, and standards for a particular subject). Communications. The entity has communicated its defined policies to responsible parties and authorized users of the system.Procedures. The entity placed in operation procedures to achieve its objectives in accordance with its defined policies.Monitoring. The entity monitors the system and takes action to maintain compliance with its defined policies.