SOC for Vendor Supply Chain
SOC Basics
The purpose of a SOC audit is to provide user entities (clients) with attestation over the design and operating effectiveness of the reporting entity’s (service provider’s) controls. Currently, there are four types of SOC reports available:
Our Approach – Make Your Work Easier
As part of the SOC examination process, R2R will perform a Readiness or GAP assessment to:
Proposed New Guidance: SOC for Vendor Supply Chain
As the AICPA continues to explore new ways to help organizations protect their data and internal technology, a SOC for Vendor Supply Chain guidance has been proposed.
The SOC for Supply Chain assurance examination and report would create new criteria to be used when reporting on an entity’s production, manufacturing or distribution system in an effort to clearly understand the cybersecurity risks within their supply chains.
Why the Call for this New Guidance?
As demand for transparent vendor supply chains increases, the development of this new attest service is critical. The SOC for Supply Chain report would provide relevant and reliable information on risk to an organization’s supply chains, thus allowing that organization to mitigate risk.
As organizations continue to rely on technology to assist in their product distribution and manufacturing, risks increase. For example, a cybersecurity attack on a manufacturer’s system could render a significant impact on the user entity of the product.
Intended Users of SOC for Vendor Supply Chain Reports
The discussed report would be most beneficial to the following users:
How to Manage Your Organization Vendor Supply Chains in the Meantime
While the AICPA continues to refine theexposure draft on SOC for Supply Chain Reports and we anxiously await the final word, we encourage you to reach out to our team to help you prepare. Reach out to one of our specialists today by calling 610-710-9835 or email info@r2rgroup.com.