CertMike Explains SOC Audits

Service Organization Control (SOC) audits allow the customers of cloud service providers and other vendors to be confident that those vendors implement strong security controls. SOC audits are a popular topic for questions on the CISSP, Security+, CISM, CCSP, and other cybersecurity certifications.
In this video, certification and cybersecurity expert Mike Chapple breaks down the basics of SOC audits to help you prepare for your exam.
Learn more about Mike's full certification preparation programs at www.certmike.com/
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0:00 SOC Audits
0:25 Why are SOC Audits Important?
1:35 What is a SOC Audit?
2:24 CertMike Study Group
3:09 SOC 1, SOC 2, and SOC 3 Audits
5:10 Type 1 and Type 2 Reports
6:10 SOC Audit Category/Type Examples
7:21 SSAE 18 and ISAE 3402

[@rheagalsim7497]

Very clear high level overview. I'd add that Type 1 is 'point of time' for a org versus Type 2 report which is a report over a 'period of time', mostly 6-12 months.

[@gswarnkar]

Very relevant comment, Rhea. Thanks.

[@pudgespracticalposts342]

Best explanation I’ve seen hands down!

[@rosemarie7959]

Fantastic video!! Thank you Mike!

[@kapil28300]

Thank you for simplifying the SOC. Gonna be helpful for my CISSP exam !!

[@RAJ27682]

This is a very easy and simple explanation of a very confusing topic, thank you, Mike!

[@CatLady502]

You made this so easy to understand THANK YOU!

[@christianngarukiyintwari7919]

Thank you Mike, I now you understand SOC audits. You demystified that topic

[@olgatrokhina9098]

clear, structured, understandably presented information - thank you so much, Mike. glad I discovered your channel.

[@sJ-ls8pw]

So so well done Mr Chappie 👏 🙌 👍. Easily understood and direct. Thank you.

[@anshuljain13]

Very Nice explanation for SOC report. Best video on SOC found to date.!!!!!!

[@prabu2020]

U summarized it pretty and indeed shall be a great benefit for one who is preparing for CISSP exam. Thanks

[@JohnDontFollowMe]

For me beginning a project in SOC2 type 2, this is a very good video. Knowing this I know a lot more.

[@johncook4794]

Thanks, Mike, love the video, this makes it crystal Clear. Going on 2 years studying for CISSP, I am excited to take the test sometime this year. 🙏

[@maiash_syndicate]

Great video! Thank you so much Mike.

[@mattheweghe1958]

very clear explanation of SOC.Thanks MIKE!

[@tinyearthcreations2754]

Very well done. Thank you!

[@SHADOWSTRIKE1]

Great video Mike! Thanks for the info!

[@benjamincastor6383]

Great explanation. Thanks Mike!

[@negreg1]

Hello from Haiti. Now I clearly understand! Thanks Mike

[@qjmpq]

Thank you for your videos. Very grateful!

[@veemtg]

man you are good at explaining..it was Crystal crystal clear

[@c4mip]

AMAZING explanation!! Thank you for this contents!!

[@barzanahmed7194]

Mike, thank you so much for your amazing explanation. Liked and Subscribed!!

[@pranaychauhan2619]

Thank you sir , clear and precise 😊

[@ChrisSmith-lz8ej]

Hi Mike, really finding these small video's you've done useful revision for my CISSP. I'll be recommending your channel to our company's CISSP study group. Thank you.

[@JCANPetros]

Best explanation I've gotten...

[@a.w.5097]

EXCELLENT explanation!

[@ramesham7651]

Thank you ....very usefull and easy to follow

[@Ablock4L]

Great video thank you

[@jagatbahadursubedi3476]

thank you for providing great information..

[@berniemelo9673]

Excellent explanation.

[@kgoatfj]

Excellent info

[@arabiclive007]

wow wonderful ... now i can have peace of mind.

[@balarajuc5048]

Thanks lot , nice explanation

[@mosesmuricy3362]

Your video is great!

[@KinderRobinson]

best explanation among the videos in youtube

[@littlenoor4255]

Finally a confusion-free explanation

[@tczanardo]

Really good video as usual

[@tczanardo]

Good content as usual

[@parnavkr7618]

Thanks Sir !! 🥰

[@abhibhava]

hi Mike, please make one video for different ISO standards and an effective way to memorize them for exam.

[@Dimlutube]

Super-good video. Did a much better job than the official ISC2 CISSP training.

[@mail2veepee]

Neat....

[@nanao8536]

Nice video. I’m currently Pharmacy Analyst and Compliance Associate. I’m interested in becoming Healthcare IT Auditor. How can I get a job with only Sec+ cert?

[@36_sudhanshu_pal5]

Thanks Sir !!!

[@mikethebike2463]

So the most complex, deepest SOC audit is SOC 2, Type 2

[@ramjeevysyaraju9657]

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