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Publish public customer support channels (email / Slack / ticketing system like Freshdesk / Zendesk) and store all customer support tickets

As a startup founder, establishing credibility with potential corporate customers is vital for sustainable growth. One effective way to earn this trust is by achieving SOC 2 compliance. In this guide, we'll explore why SOC 2 compliance is crucial for startups and provide a detailed step-by-step manual on a critical aspect – publishing public customer support channels and storing all customer support tickets securely.

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Store signed SLA agreements with customers

Achieving SOC 2 compliance is a crucial step for startups towards establishing trust with their potential corporate clients. In this guide, we'll delve into why SOC 2 compliance is crucial, provide examples illustrating its significance, and offer a detailed step-by-step manual on storing signed SLA agreements with customers - a key aspect of SOC 2 compliance.

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Conduct periodic (at least once a year) vendor risk assessment - Automated and manual risk assessment, security questionnaires, assess sensitive data exposure, and collect 3rd-party certifications (e.g., SOC2 and ISO27001)

One key aspect of maintaining SOC2 compliance is conducting periodic vendor risk assessments. This process helps you evaluate the security practices of your third-party vendors, ensuring they meet the same high standards you've set for your startup. In this guide, we will outline the importance of vendor risk assessments, provide real-world examples, and offer a detailed step-by-step manual for automating and executing these assessments at least once a year.

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Prepare and follow vendor risk management policy

One way for startups to establish and showcase commitment to security and privacy is by achieving SOC 2 compliance. In this guide, we'll delve into the importance of SOC 2 compliance, provide examples of its impact, and offer a detailed step-by-step manual on preparing and following a vendor risk management policy - an essential aspect of SOC 2 compliance

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Ensure all vendors sign NDAs (store them in Google Drive, folder per vendor)

One key way for startups to establish trust with potential corporate customers is by obtaining SOC 2 compliance. In this guide, we'll explore the importance of SOC 2 compliance, provide real-world examples, and offer a detailed step-by-step manual on a specific aspect of compliance - ensuring all vendors sign Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) and storing them securely.

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Prepare a checklist for onboarding / offboarding vendors and ensure your finance and IT departments follow it

One of the most effective ways for startups to establish trust is through SOC 2 compliance, showcasing your dedication to safeguarding sensitive information. In this comprehensive guide, we will delve into the importance of SOC 2 compliance and provide you with a detailed step-by-step manual on the critical aspect of vendor onboarding and offboarding, ensuring your finance and IT departments follow a meticulously crafted checklist.

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