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A company completed a SOC 2 audit and received a report stating it meets the confidentiality principle. What does this mean?

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Cybersecurity - Compliance and Governance
A company completed a SOC 2 audit and received a report stating it meets the confidentiality principle. What does this mean?
AThe company has increased its sales revenue
BEmployees have completed security training
CCustomer data is protected from unauthorized access
DThe company uses open-source software
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:

  1. Step 1: Understand confidentiality in SOC 2

    Confidentiality means protecting sensitive information from unauthorized access or disclosure.

  2. Step 2: Match audit result to meaning

    A report stating confidentiality is met means customer data is kept private and secure.

  3. Final Answer:

    Customer data is protected from unauthorized access -> Option C

  4. Quick Check:

    Confidentiality = Data privacy [OK]
Quick Trick: Confidentiality means keeping data secret and safe [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES
  • Confusing confidentiality with financial or sales results
  • Assuming training completion equals confidentiality
  • Thinking software type affects confidentiality directly

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