Opleiding: Master SOC 2: Client Advisory & Implementation

An advanced course for consultants, advisors, and compliance leaders who guide organizations through SOC 2 readiness and implementation. Building on foundational knowledge, this program focuses on the strategic, practical, and client-facing skills required to lead successful SOC 2 engagements from initial scoping through to a clean Type II report. Participants will work through the full advisory lifecycle, including scoping the system description, selecting Trust Services Criteria, performing gap assessments, designing pragmatic controls, and building sustainable evidence and monitoring processes. The course addresses complex topics such as multi-entity and multi-product scoping, cloud and SaaS environments, subservice organizations and carve-out versus inclusive methods, complementary user entity controls, vendor risk management, and the interplay between SOC 2 and frameworks like ISO 27001, HIPAA, and GDPR. Learners will also develop the soft skills needed to manage stakeholders, align security with business objectives, and coach clients through cultural and operational change. Through case studies, sample deliverables, and real-world scenarios, participants will sharpen their ability to run efficient readiness projects, anticipate auditor expectations, resolve findings, and position their clients for long-term compliance maturity. Who it's for: Experienced GRC consultants, SOC 2 practitioners, virtual CISOs, compliance managers, and audit professionals who advise organizations on SOC 2 implementation and want to elevate their engagements to a mastery level. Format: In-depth, self-paced modules with case studies, templates, sample workpapers, practical exercises, and a final assessment.