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Scaling Your SOC Audit: Insourcing, Outsourcing, & Automation

Getting a SOC report doesn't have to be a manual headache. While SOC 1, 2, and 3 might seem like increasingly difficult levels of compliance, they are actually distinct tools designed for different business needs. The real challenge—and opportunity—lies in how you scale your security posture to meet these standards without draining your internal resources. In this conversation, Justin Beals, CEO and Founder of Strike Graph, sits down with Kenneth Webb, Director of Assessments, to demystify the audit process. They clarify the common confusion between a "Security Operations Center" and "System and Organization Controls" (SOC) reports. More importantly, they break down the strategic decisions every leader must make: what to build internally, what to outsource to experts, and how to use automation to ensure you never fail an audit. Justin and Kenneth also explore why SOC standards don't give you a "one-size-fits-all" recipe. This flexibility allows your business to design security practices that actually fit your unique operations while maintaining the rigorous standards auditors expect. 👉 Watch to learn how to turn compliance from a box-checking exercise into a scalable business asset. Key Takeaways: • SOC 1 focuses on financial reporting controls, while SOC 2 targets data security, privacy, and integrity. • A SOC 3 report is a summarized version of your SOC 2 posture intended for public distribution. • Automation is critical for scaling, moving beyond simple evidence collection to running automated internal audits to catch "exceptions" before the official auditor does. • Complex security tasks like penetration testing, incident response, and continuous monitoring are often more efficient to outsource. • Success in a SOC 1 audit requires standardizing financial controls and assigning clear ownership across teams. • Trust Services Criteria (TSC) act as guidelines for outcomes rather than explicit "how-to" instructions for security tools. • The flexibility of SOC standards allows organizations to design security practices that match their specific size and business model. • Any investment made in preparing for a SOC audit can be leveraged for future compliance efforts like HIPAA or ISO 27001. • Establishing a strong foundation early makes it significantly easier to scale your business as customer demands increase. Learn how to automate your next audit: https://www.strikegraph.com/blog/diff...