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

[@pudgespracticalposts342]

Best explanation I’ve seen hands down!

[@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.

[@rosemarie7959]

Fantastic video!! Thank you Mike!

[@olgatrokhina9098]

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

[@RAJ27682]

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

[@JohnDontFollowMe]

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

[@kapil28300]

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

[@anshuljain13]

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

[@christianngarukiyintwari7919]

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

[@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.

[@veemtg]

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

[@negreg1]

Hello from Haiti. Now I clearly understand! Thanks Mike

[@mattheweghe1958]

very clear explanation of SOC.Thanks MIKE!

[@prabu2020]

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

[@sJ-ls8pw]

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

[@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. 🙏

[@CatLady502]

You made this so easy to understand THANK YOU!

[@JCANPetros]

Best explanation I've gotten...

[@Ablock4L]

Great video thank you

[@a.w.5097]

EXCELLENT explanation!

[@SHADOWSTRIKE1]

Great video Mike! Thanks for the info!

[@abhibhava]

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

[@qjmpq]

Thank you for your videos. Very grateful!

[@Dimlutube]

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

[@c4mip]

AMAZING explanation!! Thank you for this contents!!

[@barzanahmed7194]

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

[@benjamincastor6383]

Great explanation. Thanks Mike!

[@maiash_syndicate]

Great video! Thank you so much Mike.

[@KinderRobinson]

best explanation among the videos in youtube

[@jagatbahadursubedi3476]

thank you for providing great information..

[@tczanardo]

Really good video as usual

[@kgoatfj]

Excellent info

[@littlenoor4255]

Finally a confusion-free explanation

[@tinyearthcreations2754]

Very well done. Thank you!

[@tczanardo]

Good content as usual

[@pranaychauhan2619]

Thank you sir , clear and precise 😊

[@ramesham7651]

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

[@berniemelo9673]

Excellent explanation.

[@arabiclive007]

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

[@balarajuc5048]

Thanks lot , nice explanation

[@mosesmuricy3362]

Your video is great!

[@parnavkr7618]

Thanks Sir !! 🥰

[@mikethebike2463]

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

[@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?

[@mail2veepee]

Neat....

[@36_sudhanshu_pal5]

Thanks Sir !!!

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