AICPA SOC 1
Service Organization Controls for financial reporting
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Framework Domains (5)
AICPA SOC 1: Cybersecurity Controls
Technical cybersecurity measures (AICPA SOC 1)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| SOC1-06 | Network security and segmentation |
| SOC1-07 | Endpoint protection and detection |
| SOC1-08 | Application security controls |
| SOC1-09 | Encryption and key management |
| SOC1-10 | Secure configuration standards |
AICPA SOC 1: Incident Management & Reporting
Incident handling for financial services (AICPA SOC 1)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| SOC1-21 | Incident detection and classification |
| SOC1-22 | Incident response and containment |
| SOC1-23 | Regulatory reporting requirements |
| SOC1-24 | Customer notification procedures |
| SOC1-25 | Post-incident review and improvement |
AICPA SOC 1: Information Security Governance
IT governance for financial institutions (AICPA SOC 1)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| SOC1-01 | Information security program management |
| SOC1-02 | Board and management oversight |
| SOC1-03 | Risk appetite and tolerance for IT risk |
| SOC1-04 | Security policy framework |
| SOC1-05 | Roles and responsibilities definition |
AICPA SOC 1: Operational Resilience
Business continuity and resilience (AICPA SOC 1)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| SOC1-11 | Business continuity planning and testing |
| SOC1-12 | Disaster recovery procedures |
| SOC1-13 | Third-party dependency management |
| SOC1-14 | Critical service identification |
| SOC1-15 | Communication and escalation procedures |
AICPA SOC 1: Third-Party Risk Management
Managing vendor and supplier risks (AICPA SOC 1)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| SOC1-16 | Due diligence and onboarding |
| SOC1-17 | Contractual security requirements |
| SOC1-18 | Ongoing monitoring and assessment |
| SOC1-19 | Concentration risk management |
| SOC1-20 | Exit strategy and transition planning |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is AICPA SOC 1?
AICPA SOC 1 is a compliance framework from United States with 5 domains and 25 controls. Service Organization Controls for financial reporting It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does AICPA SOC 1 have?
AICPA SOC 1 has 25 controls organised across 5 domains. The largest domains are AICPA SOC 1: Cybersecurity Controls (5 controls), AICPA SOC 1: Incident Management & Reporting (5 controls), AICPA SOC 1: Information Security Governance (5 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does AICPA SOC 1 map to?
AICPA SOC 1 maps to 606 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are APRA CPS 234 (64% coverage), Open Banking Security (64% coverage), HKMA SPM (64% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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