How to budget for SOC 2: Factors to consider

Discovery Isn’t Just a Buzzword — It’s Where Transformation Starts Before you talk change, talk clarity. At DSB Tech, our Discovery Phase isn’t a box-ticking audit — it’s a deep dive that reveals: 🔍 Security risks you didn’t know existed 💡 Cost-saving opportunities hiding in plain sight ⚙️ Gaps in supplier performance, governance, and compliance Whether it's dormant licenses or legacy infrastructure holding you back, we surface what matters — fast. The result? A prioritised roadmap aligned with your business goals and risk posture. Discovery isn’t optional — it’s essential. #ITStrategy #DigitalTransformation #CyberSecurity #ITAssessment #BusinessIT #DSBTech #MSPSupport #SMBTech #Governance

Discovery Isn’t Just a Buzzword — It’s Where Transformation Starts Before you talk change, talk clarity. At DSB Tech, our Discovery Phase isn’t a box-ticking audit — it’s a deep dive that reveals: 🔍 Security risks you didn’t know existed 💡 Cost-saving opportunities hiding in plain sight ⚙️ Gaps in supplier performance, governance, and compliance Whether it's dormant licenses or legacy infrastructure holding you back, we surface what matters — fast. The result? A prioritised roadmap aligned with your business goals and risk posture. Discovery isn’t optional — it’s essential. #ITStrategy #DigitalTransformation #CyberSecurity #ITAssessment #BusinessIT #DSBTech #MSPSupport #SMBTech #Governance

“I call it the snowball effect.” Over the last few years, the tech and security landscape has shifted fast. To do business today, you need a whole-company approach to information security. Any business that is going to be in a supply chain at some point will have some due diligence requirements. That’s why frameworks like ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials are now hot on everyone’s lips, not just for enterprises but for scaleups too. The payoff? When compliance comes knocking, you’re not scrambling. You’re leaning on governance foundations you’ve already put in place. That’s what allows growing teams to scale with clarity and confidence. Watch or read our full interview with LeftBrain CEO Charlie Naughton-Rumbo: https://lnkd.in/eyraEe3a #Scaleups #CyberSecurity #Compliance #RiskManagement #GRC #InformationSecurity

For years, the CISO's primary question was: "Are we secure?" The modern, business-aligned CISO is now asking a different, more powerful question: "How does our security program help the business move faster and innovate safely?" This represents a fundamental shift in mindset. It's about moving from being a gatekeeper to providing guardrails. It's about enabling developers with secure-by-default platforms and fast, automated feedback loops. This is the evolution from security as a cost center to security as a competitive advantage. How are you turning security into a business enabler in your organization? Share your thoughts below. 👇 #CISO #SecurityLeadership #DevSecOps #CloudSecurity #BusinessStrategy #DigitalTransformation #Cybersecurity #PioneerHive

For years, the CISO's primary question was: "Are we secure?" The modern, business-aligned CISO is now asking a different, more powerful question: "How does our security program help the business move faster and innovate safely?" This represents a fundamental shift in mindset. It's about moving from being a gatekeeper to providing guardrails. It's about enabling developers with secure-by-default platforms and fast, automated feedback loops. This is the evolution from security as a cost center to security as a competitive advantage. How are you turning security into a business enabler in your organization? Share your thoughts below. 👇 #CISO #SecurityLeadership #DevSecOps #CloudSecurity #BusinessStrategy #DigitalTransformation #Cybersecurity #PioneerHive

At trueITpros, we believe strong cybersecurity starts with people, not just technology. A no-blame reporting culture encourages employees to report mistakes or suspicious activity without fear—helping your IT team respond fast and prevent serious damage. ✅ Faster incident response ✅ Stronger compliance ✅ Lower long-term risk Atlanta SMBs across law, real estate, finance, and healthcare can greatly benefit from this approach. 📖 Read the full blog now: www.trueitpros.com/blog #Cybersecurity #AtlantaBusiness #SMBsecurity #ManagedIT

Because enterprise buyers don’t just ask “What do you build?” They ask “How do you protect it?” Here’s where founders get blindsided: • A single questionnaire stalls a million-dollar deal. • An investor walks away when basics aren’t clear. • A SOC 2 delay costs quarters, not weeks. Security isn’t overhead. It’s the language of trust. Get it right, and it doesn’t just protect you it accelerates revenue. That’s the real power of CISO on demand. #SMBs #Cybersecurity #vCISO #FractionalCISO #Compliance #SOC2 #SecureAI #ROI

🚀 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐈𝐓 𝐀𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 An IT audit gives your business confidence in every decision. It’s a strategic review of how you manage technology, security, and data — helping you 𝐬𝐞𝐞 𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐤𝐬 𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲, 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐭, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐰 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐥𝐲. ⚠️ Without it: cyberattacks, downtime, non-compliance, and loss of trust. ✅ With it: stronger security, clear risk visibility, compliance, and confidence to grow. 📩 𝐌𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐮𝐬 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐈𝐓 𝐚𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐭! #ITAudit #CyberSecurity #DataProtection #BusinessContinuity #RiskManagement #Compliance #ITSecurity #BusinessGrowth #DigitalTransformation #TechRisk #InformationSecurity #BusinessResilience #ITGovernance #CyberRisk #SecureBusiness

The ISACA GRC Conference is in the books. Thanks to our partners, TruOps GRC - together we power the cyber #ROC The Cyber Risk Operations Center (ROC) provides organizations with visibility into their risk signals, translating complex cybersecurity data into meaningful insights. By continuously measuring how security practices align with and support desired business outcomes, the ROC enables leaders to make informed decisions, strengthen resilience, and ensure cybersecurity investments drive measurable business value. Our Risk Operations Center scales seamlessly across M&A portfolios, private equity holdings, and multi-line enterprises—bringing consistency, efficiency, and clarity to complex risk landscapes. #ISACAGRC #GRCConference #Cybersecurity #RiskManagement #CyberRisk #RiskOperations #SecurityLeadership #CyberResilience #CyberStrategy #DigitalTrust #RiskVisibility

Ever feel like cybersecurity frameworks are just cookie-cutter solutions? Think again! The CSF 2.0 throws that notion out the window. It understands that every organization, from the giants to the startups, dances to its own beat when it comes to risks and missions. This isn't about ticking boxes; it's about crafting a cybersecurity strategy that's as unique as your fingerprint, resonating with the folks in the trenches of risk management. Ready to ditch the conformity and embrace a strategy that aligns with your reality? Share your thoughts on how you're tailoring your cybersecurity approach! #cybersecurity #CSF2.0 #riskmanagement #cybersecurityframework #informationsecurity