SOC for Cybersecurity - Cybersecurity Risk Management Examination
SOC for Cybersecurity, introduced by the AICPA in 2017, provides a framework for reporting on an organisation's cybersecurity risk management programme. Unlike SOC 2 (which focuses on service organisations), SOC for Cybersecurity is designed for any organisation to communicate about its cybersecurity efforts. The examination uses the AICPA Description Criteria for Management's Description and the AICPA Trust Services Criteria or other suitable criteria. General-use report suitable for boards, investors, and business partners.
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Framework Domains (12)
Control Criteria Detect
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CRMC-10 | Detect Continuous Monitoring |
| CRMC-11 | Detect Detection Processes |
| CRMC-9 | Detect Anomalies and Events |
Control Criteria Identify
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CRMC-1 | Identify Function Asset Management |
| CRMC-17 | Vendor Cybersecurity Risk Management |
| CRMC-2 | Identify Risk Assessment and Strategy |
Control Criteria Protect
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CRMC-3 | Protect Identity and Access Management |
| CRMC-4 | Protect Awareness and Training |
| CRMC-5 | Protect Data Security |
| CRMC-6 | Protect Information Protection Processes |
| CRMC-7 | Protect Maintenance |
| CRMC-8 | Protect Protective Technology |
Control Criteria Recover
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CRMC-15 | Recover Recovery Planning |
| CRMC-16 | Recover Improvements |
Control Criteria Respond
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CRMC-12 | Respond Response Planning |
| CRMC-13 | Respond Communications |
| CRMC-14 | Respond Mitigation |
Description Criteria
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CRMP-1 | Cybersecurity Risk Management Program Description |
| CRMP-2 | Cybersecurity Objectives |
| CRMP-3 | Risk Assessment Process |
| CRMP-4 | Inherent Cybersecurity Risks Identified |
| CRMP-5 | Cybersecurity Controls Framework |
| CRMP-6 | Governance Structure |
| CRMP-7 | Communication of Cybersecurity Matters |
Description Criteria - Cybersecurity Controls
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| SOC-CY-DC7 | Control Environment |
| SOC-CY-DC8 | Monitoring of Controls |
| SOC-CY-DC9 | Third-Party Management |
Description Criteria - Cybersecurity Risk Governance
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| SOC-CY-DC4 | Governance Structure |
| SOC-CY-DC5 | Risk Assessment Process |
| SOC-CY-DC6 | Communication and Reporting |
Description Criteria - Nature of Business and Operations
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| SOC-CY-DC1 | Nature of Business and Operations |
| SOC-CY-DC2 | Nature of Sensitive Information |
| SOC-CY-DC3 | Cybersecurity Risk Management Objectives |
Trust Services Criteria - Availability
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| SOC-CY-A1 | Availability Commitments |
| SOC-CY-A2 | Disaster Recovery |
Trust Services Criteria - Confidentiality
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| SOC-CY-C1 | Confidential Information Protection |
| SOC-CY-C2 | Encryption and Data Protection |
Trust Services Criteria - Security
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| SOC-CY-S1 | Logical and Physical Access Controls |
| SOC-CY-S2 | System Operations |
| SOC-CY-S3 | Change Management |
Your Compliance Coverage
If you comply with SOC for Cybersecurity - Cybersecurity Risk Management Examination, you already cover:
TISAX - Trusted Information Security Assessment Exchange
28%
11 controls mapped
Compare →SSAE 18 - Attestation Standards (SOC Reporting)
25%
10 controls mapped
Compare →NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5
23%
9 controls mapped
Compare →+ 284 more: Singapore Government Instruction Manual on ICT&SS Management (IM8) (23%), South Korea ISMS-P (23%)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is SOC for Cybersecurity - Cybersecurity Risk Management Examination?
SOC for Cybersecurity - Cybersecurity Risk Management Examination is a compliance framework from United States (AICPA) with 12 domains and 40 controls. SOC for Cybersecurity, introduced by the AICPA in 2017, provides a framework for reporting on an organisation's cybersecurity risk management programme. Unlike SOC 2 (which focuses on service organisations), SOC for Cybersecurity is designed for any organisation to communicate about its cybersecurity efforts. The examination uses the AICPA Description Criteria for Management's Description and the AICPA Trust Services Criteria or other suitable criteria. General-use report suitable for boards, investors, and business partners. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does SOC for Cybersecurity - Cybersecurity Risk Management Examination have?
SOC for Cybersecurity - Cybersecurity Risk Management Examination has 40 controls organised across 12 domains. The largest domains are Description Criteria (7 controls), Control Criteria Protect (6 controls), Control Criteria Detect (3 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does SOC for Cybersecurity - Cybersecurity Risk Management Examination map to?
SOC for Cybersecurity - Cybersecurity Risk Management Examination maps to 287 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are TISAX - Trusted Information Security Assessment Exchange (28% coverage), SSAE 18 - Attestation Standards (SOC Reporting) (25% coverage), NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5 (23% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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