Why should your company get cyber-certified, and how should you begin?

Earning certification for the way your company protects customer data requires the right resources, technology, executive buy-in data access control and more. All of this is important if your print company works with clients in industries such as finance, healthcare or technology.

Two leaders at print-based corporate communications firm Salem One — Andrew Bowman, Security Systems Administrator, and Jon Bowman, Director of Business Development for Direct Marketing — lead this session.

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Identify the right time and reasons to pursue a cybersecurity certification Evaluate and choose the certification that best fits your business needs Understand the step-by-step process and resources required to achieve certification Learn the importance of ongoing compliance and maintaining certification standards

Getting Started with SOC 2

The session primarily focuses on SOC 2 (System and Organization Controls) audits that assess an organization’s ability to protect customer data based on five trust service criteria: security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality and privacy. While some businesses focus only on the security pillar, a complete SOC 2 certification ensures that a company is following best practices across all these areas.

The road to SOC 2 certification begins by identifying a company’s data security needs and determining the audit scope. Businesses must assess which data they handle and how that data is stored, processed and protected. This involves evaluating internal resources — both personnel and technology — needed for compliance.

Developing internal policies and procedures is critical, Andrew and Jon said. Companies must implement clear security policies; train employees regularly; and establish systems for encryption, access control, and disaster recovery.

Businesses must also continually improve their security measures to maintain compliance, such as conducting regular security audits, employee training, and updating encryption protocols, they said.

In an era where data breaches can have catastrophic consequences, this session can help your team protecting both the business and your customers.