A-LIGN Blog
02.22.2021
Featured CLIMBER: Elizabeth Hugenberg
This month, we sat down with Featured CLIMBER Elizabeth Hugenberg to hear about her journey at A-LIGN. She shares what has changed the most since she joined the firm in 2016, the professional growth she’s experienced, and what advice she would give to those entering the industry.
Read More02.19.2021
A-LIGN Secures #24 Spot on 2021 Seminole 100 List
Florida State University recognizes A-LIGN’s growth on Seminole 100 list for the fourth consecutive year
Read More02.18.2021
A-LIGN Insights: February 2021
In this issue we break down the future of audit automation and discuss what lies beyond the privacy policy. Plus news and information on CMMC prep, Pen Testing, Microsoft SSPA, HITRUST enhancements, and much more.
Read More02.10.2021
Benchmark Your Compliance Program Against Your Peers – Survey Now Open
A-LIGN’s 2021 Compliance Benchmark Survey is now open! It’s designed for IT compliance and security professionals who want to compare their compliance programs against those of similar companies. We invite you to take the 10-minute survey today before it closes at the end of February.
Read More02.01.2021
What are the SOC 2 Trust Services Criteria?
The SOC 2 audit process includes 5 categories of Trust Services Criteria: Security, Availability, Confidentiality, Processing Integrity, and Privacy. These categories each cover a set of internal controls related to different aspects of your information security program.
Read More02.01.2021
What’s The Difference Between SOC 2 Type I and Type II?
The difference between a SOC 2 Type I audit and a SOC 2 Type II audit is how the controls are evaluated – at a single point in time, or over a period of time. This decision can be driven by budget, timing, resources available, and what customers are asking for.
Read More01.28.2021
Go Beyond the Privacy Policy
Each year, Data Privacy Day is an opportunity for organizations of all sizes to think about their privacy posture.
Read More01.26.2021
What is a SOC 2 Report?
In a world filled with data breaches and information leaks, establishing trust is not only critical to driving revenue, it can also be a competitive differentiator for new business. A SOC 2 report helps demonstrate to customers and business partners that you take information security seriously.
Read More01.21.2021
Featured CLIMBER: Nicole Beasley
This month, we sat down with Featured CLIMBER Nicole Beasley to hear about her journey from Senior Consultant to Associate Manager. She shares her experience in the cybersecurity industry, her professional growth at A-LIGN, and what she loves about working with our team of CLIMBERS.
Read More01.18.2021
LET’S ALL DO WHAT IS RIGHT. HAPPY MLK DAY.
It’s Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, 2021. As I sit here reflecting on the legacy of Dr. King, it occurs to me that this is a markedly different MLK Day.
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