SOC 1 (SSAE 18 / ISAE 3402)

The description of the system (the description criteria) – SOC 1 (SSAE 18 / ISAE 3402)

SOC 1 (SSAE 18 / ISAE 3402) B.11: SOC 1 B.11 In a type 2 report, describe the relevant changes to the system during the period

The description of a type 2 report sets out, in relevant detail, how the system changed over the period; where a change user entities would consider significant is not described, the auditor describes it in the report, and where superseded controls were relevant to an objective the auditor tests them before the change where it can.

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Other controls in The description of the system (the description criteria) – SOC 1 (SSAE 18 / ISAE 3402)

B.1 SOC 1 B.1 Describe the types of services provided and the classes of transactions processed
B.10 SOC 1 B.10 Describe the other relevant aspects of the control environment, risk assessment, information and communication, control activities and monitoring
B.12 SOC 1 B.12 Omit and distort nothing relevant, while writing for the common needs of a broad range of user entities
B.2 SOC 1 B.2 Describe the procedures by which transactions are initiated, authorised, recorded, processed, corrected and reported
B.3 SOC 1 B.3 Describe the information and records used in performing the procedures
B.4 SOC 1 B.4 Describe how the system captures and addresses significant events and conditions other than transactions
B.5 SOC 1 B.5 Describe the process used to prepare reports and other information for user entities
B.6 SOC 1 B.6 Describe the subservice organisations used and whether the carve-out or the inclusive method applies

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