Readiness Assessments: A Crucial Part of Your SOC Engagement

Originally published by BARR Advisory.In the world of data security, a readiness assessment is your organization’s first step toward completing a successful SOC engagement. Readiness assessments test the controls that will be examined during your audit, which will provide recommendations for any necessary remediation. In other words, it helps ensure your audit runs smoothly. We’ve identified five benefits of completing a readiness assessment:Initial Testing of ControlsThe initial testing of c…