Using SOC 2 to Enhance Your Business, Not Just Manage Risk | CSTMR Mighty Finsights

In this episode of the CSTMR Mighty Finsights podcast, Rory Holland interviews Jack Macy with CSTMR and Alex Bates of Dark Rock Cybersecurity about CSTMR’s journey to SOC 2 compliance. They discuss the challenges of the SOC 2 audit, the importance of cybersecurity and risk management in financial services, and how strong data security builds trust and long-term business continuity.

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Episode Chapters
00:00 Episode Introduction
01:58 Why Did CSTMR Pursue SOC 2?
03:58 The Importance of SOC 2 for Professional Services
06:09 Challenges in Achieving SOC 2 Compliance
09:52 Real-World Security Failures
12:57 The Direct Impact on a Brand
14:27 The Prevalence of SOC 2 in the Marketing Space
16:56 Benefits to CSTMR's Clientele
19:48 Selecting the Right SOC 2 Partner
22:21 What to Look for in a SOC 2 Vendor
24:13 How Playing Competitive Sports Informs Alex's Work
29:20 How to Know If SOC 2 Is Right for Your Organization
30:28 How CSTMR Tackled the Challenges of Passing SOC 2
34:07 Unpacking the Gap Analysis
35:44 Trust Service Criteria

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