SOC for Cybersecurity Specialists — DC, Maryland & Virginia

    SOC for Cybersecurity Audit Services — DC, Maryland & Virginia

    Quick Answer: What is SOC for Cybersecurity and how does it differ from SOC 2?

    SOC for Cybersecurity is an AICPA attestation engagement covering an entity's enterprise-wide cybersecurity risk management program. Unlike SOC 2, which covers a service organization's controls for user entities, SOC for Cybersecurity applies to ANY organization — not just service providers — and produces a report for general use by boards, investors, and regulators.

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    Why Organizations Pursue SOC for Cybersecurity

    Boards increasingly require enterprise-wide cybersecurity assurance beyond IT audit

    SOC 2 only covers service organizations — many companies need entity-level cybersecurity reporting

    Cyber insurance underwriters request independent cybersecurity attestation at renewal

    Government contractors pursuing FedRAMP authorization need evidence-based cybersecurity programs

    Investors and M&A acquirers request cybersecurity maturity evidence during due diligence

    SOC for Cybersecurity Services

    From readiness assessment to formal AICPA examination, we guide your organization through every phase of the SOC for Cybersecurity engagement.

    SOC for Cybersecurity Examination (AICPA AT-C 105/205)

    Full independent CPA examination of your entity's cybersecurity risk management program under AICPA AT-C sections 105 and 205, producing a general-use report suitable for boards, investors, and regulators.

    Cybersecurity Risk Management Program Documentation

    Assistance developing and documenting your cybersecurity risk management program to meet AICPA Description Criteria — policies, risk assessment methodology, control activities, and governance structure.

    AICPA Cybersecurity Description Criteria Assessment

    Gap analysis of your current cybersecurity program against all nine AICPA Description Criteria (DC/2022), identifying documentation and control gaps before the formal examination begins.

    Management Assertion Preparation

    Drafting of management's written assertion accompanying the SOC for Cybersecurity report, affirming that the description of the cybersecurity risk management program is presented fairly per the Description Criteria.

    Board-Level Cybersecurity Reporting

    Preparation of board-ready cybersecurity risk management summaries aligned to the SOC for Cybersecurity framework, enabling boards to fulfill their cybersecurity oversight responsibilities.

    Readiness Assessment Before Formal Examination

    Pre-examination readiness review that identifies gaps in your cybersecurity program documentation and controls, reducing the risk of findings or qualifications in the formal SOC for Cybersecurity report.

    SOC for Cybersecurity vs. SOC 2 — Key Differences

    FeatureSOC 2SOC for Cybersecurity
    Who needs itService organizationsAny organization (entity-level)
    AudienceUser entities + their auditorsBoards, investors, regulators, public
    StandardAICPA Trust Service CriteriaAICPA Cybersecurity Description Criteria
    Report useRestricted distributionGeneral use
    ScopeSystem-level controlsEnterprise cybersecurity program
    Cost estimate$15,000–$40,000$20,000–$50,000+

    Our SOC for Cybersecurity Process

    A 4-step process from readiness gap analysis to final CPA report issuance.

    1

    Readiness Assessment & Gap Analysis

    Evaluate your current cybersecurity risk management program against all nine AICPA Description Criteria, identifying gaps in documentation, governance, and control activities before formal fieldwork begins.

    2

    Program Documentation & Management Assertion

    Work with management to document the cybersecurity risk management program per the Description Criteria and prepare the written management assertion that will accompany the final report.

    3

    Examination Fieldwork & Control Testing

    Perform AICPA AT-C 205 examination procedures — inquiry, observation, inspection, and re-performance — to test whether the cybersecurity controls are designed and operating effectively.

    4

    SOC for Cybersecurity Report Issuance

    Issue the final CPA examination report including the independent practitioner's report, management's description, and management's assertion — ready for distribution to boards, investors, and regulators.

    SOC for Cybersecurity FAQs

    Common questions from DC, Maryland & Virginia organizations about the AICPA SOC for Cybersecurity framework.

    Your Board Needs Cybersecurity Assurance. We Provide It.

    Whether you need a readiness assessment or a full AICPA SOC for Cybersecurity examination, our team delivers the independent attestation your stakeholders require.

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    Serving organizations in Washington DC, Maryland, Virginia, and the greater DMV area.