Data anonymization and tokenization are essential techniques for SOC 2 security requirements and, in a larger context, for data privacy. By implementing these data protection methods, organizations can bolster their privacy controls, reduce risk, and demonstrate commitment to SOC 2 privacy compliance.
This article discusses how data anonymization and tokenization work, their differences, and how they help organizations comply with SOC 2 privacy criteria.
In today’s data-driven world, organizations handle vast amounts of sensitive information daily. Data compliance and robust governance are crucial for maintaining data integrity, confidentiality, and availability while avoiding the pitfalls of a privacy breach or noncompliance.
This article discusses what it means to implement data governance policies for data compliance across several different (privacy-centric) frameworks.
While typically not mandatory outside financial sectors, SOC 2 is a reliable security compliance model that any organization can follow. This can be seen in its security assessments, which include a robust list of “Common Criteria,” or broad areas of focus that any secure organization should follow. The recent revision of these criteria in 2023 serves businesses and their security partners to have a handle on what they are and what they mean for security.
This article will cover the SOC 2 Security Common Criteria in detail and discuss what they mean for your organization and attestation.