A cloud hosting provider would like to provide a Service Organization Control (SOC) report relevant to its security program. This report should an abbreviated report that can be freely distributed. Which type of report BEST meets this requirement?
A cloud hosting provider would like to provide a Service Organization Control (SOC) report relevant to its security program. This report should an abbreviated report that can be freely distributed. Which type of report BEST meets this requirement?
A SOC 3 report is designed to be an abbreviated version of a SOC 2 report that can be freely distributed to the public. SOC 1 reports are focused on financial reporting controls and are typically not distributed freely. SOC 2 reports, including both Type 1 and Type 2, are more detailed and specifically intended to be restricted to users who need detailed information about the organization's security controls. Therefore, the best type of report that meets the requirement for an abbreviated report that can be freely distributed is SOC 3.
Answer is D - A SOC 3 report is basically a redacted SOC2 report. It’s intended for a public audience, and is usually available on an organization’s website.
D is correct
Agree with D.
Correct, D
This is expressly mentioned on page 26 of the Official ISC2 CISSP CBK reference that SOC3 is a light version for distribution.
SOC 2 reports are restricted. SOC 3 are to be freely distributed. For more info go here: https://linfordco.com/blog/soc-2-vs-soc-3/
SOC3 because they're public.
Answer correct "Developed by the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA), SOC 2 defines criteria for managing customer data based on five “trust service principles”—security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality and privacy." https://www.imperva.com/learn/data-security/soc-2-compliance/
Given answer is not correct.
Ans B . What is SOC 2 Type 1? SOC 2 Type 1 compliance evaluates an organization's cybersecurity controls at a single point in time. The goal is to determine whether the internal controls put in place to safeguard customer data are sufficient and designed correctly.
D. SOC 3
Answer is D. SOC3. SOC2 is not for distribution.
D is correct
SOC 3 report is essentially a summary of the SOC 2 report. SOC 3 can be freely distributed while SOC 2 is not for distribution.
Therefore, the answer is D. SOC 3
D is correct.
Its quite concerning to see the amount of questions that are that incorrect answers marked as "Correct Answer". SOC 2 type 1 report is clearly incorrect, it focuses on the could provider's CIA+ processes and procedures, generating a report that is CONFIDENTIAL. Correct answer should be D, SOC 3, which focuses on the same principles as SOC 2 but generates a "high view" report thatcan be freely distributed.