SOC Audits Decoded: What Your Business Needs to Know Now!

The Audit - Cybersecurity Podcast

Are SOC audits just another compliance requirement, or do they provide real security value? In this episode of The Audit, we sit down with Adam Russell from Schellman to debunk common misconceptions about SOC audits and explore why they’re more than just a checkbox exercise—especially for startups.

Adam joins the IT Audit Labs team for a deep dive into the often-misunderstood world of attestations, sharing expert insights on how organizations can effectively prepare for a SOC audit and determine which security assessments best fit their needs.

In this episode we discuss:

- The biggest mistakes startups make with SOC audits

- Why SOC 2 is more flexible than you might think

- The myth that big companies are always secure

- How SOC assessments can strengthen security culture

- Gamified training & newsletters for better compliance engagement

- How external auditors can empower internal teams

Whether you're preparing for your first SOC audit or navigating complex compliance requirements, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you enhance security and compliance strategies.

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Chapters

1. SOC Audits Decoded: What Your Business Needs to Know Now! (00:00:00)

2. Importance of SOC Assessments in Security (00:00:04)

3. Understanding the Complexity of SOC Audits (00:08:32)

4. Comparing SOC2 and ISO 27001 (00:14:35)

5. Choosing Compliance Certifications (00:21:49)

6. Driving Culture Through SOC Assessments (00:26:51)

7. Preparing for SOC Audits (00:36:34)

8. Navigating Audits and Compliance Discussions (00:44:32)

9. Enhancing Data Security Through Audits (00:49:03)