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PECB Lead SOC 2 Manager

Define SOC 2 scope, risks and controls, connecting policy development, incident response and examination readiness.

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30 hours / 5 days
Three-hour PECB personal certification exam
Credential application based on experience
SOC 2 controls and readiness

Plan and manage SOC 2 readiness

SOC 2 provides a framework for examining and reporting on controls related to security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality and privacy. The Trust Services Criteria form the basis for evaluating these controls.

PECB Lead SOC 2 Manager training explores scoping, risk management and control implementation. Connect policies, operational processes and examination readiness with continual improvement.

Audience

Who is it for?

Managers, consultants and compliance officers managing SOC 2 readiness and compliance programmes
IT professionals working on information security, risk management and security controls
Teams involved in SOC 2 readiness assessments and internal audits
Specialists responsible for incident response, information system security and operational processes
Candidates preparing for the PECB Lead SOC 2 Manager exam
Program flow

Course content

01
Module 1 Introduction to the SOC 2 Framework
  • Introduction to the training objectives and overall structure.
  • Introduction to information security standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Examination of the purpose, scope and core components of the SOC 2 framework.
  • Review of the Trust Services Criteria (TSC).
  • Initiation and planning of a SOC 2 compliance programme.
  • Analysis of SOC 2 compliance requirements.
  • Definition of the SOC 2 scope.
02
Module 2 Risk Management and Policy Development
  • Conducting a gap analysis and planning remediation activities.
  • Establishing and implementing risk management processes.
  • Identifying documentation needs and developing policies.
  • Defining roles and responsibilities.
  • Implementing security controls to support SOC 2 requirements.
03
Module 3 Implementing SOC 2 Controls and Incident Response
  • Continuing the implementation of security controls to support SOC 2 requirements.
  • Planning incident management and business continuity and disaster recovery (BCDR) processes.
  • Developing and implementing security awareness and training programmes.
  • Evaluating operational processes that support SOC 2 compliance.
04
Module 4 Auditing, Reporting and Continual Improvement
  • Preparing for a SOC 2 examination and conducting readiness analyses.
  • Performing monitoring, measurement and reporting.
  • Planning and carrying out continual improvement activities.
  • Course review and closing.
05
Module 5 Certification Exam
  • General preparation and review for the PECB Lead SOC 2 Manager certification exam.
What you will gain

Connect controls with risk management and examination readiness

Evaluate gap analysis, policy development, incident management and performance monitoring as parts of a SOC 2 readiness programme.

01

Competency 1

Explain the SOC 2 framework and the Trust Services Criteria approach.

02

Competency 2

Plan organisational scope and a SOC 2 readiness programme.

03

Competency 3

Evaluate gap analysis, risk management, policies and documentation needs.

04

Competency 4

Define roles and responsibilities and plan security control implementation.

05

Competency 5

Connect incident management, BCDR and security awareness with operational processes.

06

Competency 6

Plan SOC 2 examination readiness, performance monitoring, reporting and continual improvement activities.

Selected PECB training

PECB Lead SOC 2 Manager

A five-module programme covering SOC 2 and TSC, scoping, gap analysis, risk and policy management, controls, incident response, BCDR, examination readiness and reporting.

PECB Lead SOC 2 Manager
Official digital badge available once certification requirements are met.

About the training

PECB Lead SOC 2 Manager training covers the SOC 2 framework, TSC, gap analysis, risk management and policies. It connects control implementation, incident management, business continuity and disaster recovery.

The 30-hour, five-day programme consists of five detailed modules. It addresses examination readiness, monitoring and reporting; the final module covers the PECB personal certification exam and general preparation. The supplied brochure specifies a three-hour exam.

Certificate

Candidates who pass the PECB Lead SOC 2 Manager exam may apply for a personal credential appropriate to their experience. The Lead credential requires at least 5 years of professional experience, including 2 years in information security, at least 300 hours of SOC 2 project activities and acceptance of the PECB Code of Ethics. Candidates without experience may consider the SOC 2 Provisional Manager requirements. The PECB personal credential is separate from a SOC 2 report issued for an organisation.

The BT Akademi Achievement Certificate is a separate award. According to the supplied document, it is issued digitally with QR verification to participants who attend at least 80% of the training and successfully complete the assessments or projects required by the curriculum.

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