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A company wants to prepare for SOC 2 compliance. Which of the following steps should they take first?

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Cybersecurity - Compliance and Governance
A company wants to prepare for SOC 2 compliance. Which of the following steps should they take first?
AImmediately hire an auditor to start the audit
BPerform a readiness assessment to identify control gaps
CLaunch a marketing campaign about SOC 2
DDevelop new product features
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:

  1. Step 1: Understand SOC 2 preparation

    Before audit, organizations perform readiness assessments to find control weaknesses.

  2. Step 2: Evaluate options

    Hiring an auditor before readiness is premature; marketing or product development are unrelated.

  3. Final Answer:

    Perform a readiness assessment to identify control gaps -> Option B

  4. Quick Check:

    Preparation starts with readiness assessment [OK]
Quick Trick: Assess controls first before audit [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES
  • Starting audit without readiness check
  • Confusing marketing with compliance steps

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