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What is the Most Frustrating Experience in SOC 2 Audit and Attestation?

VISTA InfoSec

The SOC 2 (Service Organization Control 2) audit and attestation process is something that has been devised by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) in order to ensure that organizations which provide services have secure procedures to govern data so as not to compromise the welfare of their clients.

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What is the Most Frustrating Experience in SOC 2 Audit and Attestation?

VISTA InfoSec

The SOC 2 (Service Organization Control 2) audit and attestation process is something that has been devised by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) in order to ensure that organizations which provide services have secure procedures to govern data so as not to compromise the welfare of their clients.

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Top regulatory priorities for the payments sector

The Payments Association

The FCAs consultation closed in December 2024, with final rules expected in mid-2025. Although we must wait until the final policy proposals to determine the final rules, the FCAs consultation indicates that future regulatory scrutiny on safeguarding will be significantly more stringent than before.

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Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act examined: A guide to avoiding failure-to-prevent fraud measures

The Payments Association

Businesses must proactively assess fraud risks, implement adequate procedures, leverage technology for fraud detection, and foster a culture of compliance to avoid regulatory penalties. Compliance requires proactive fraud risk assessment, the implementation of preventive procedures, and a culture of accountability. What’s next?

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FCA consultation paper on changes to the safeguarding regime for payments and e-money firms (CP24/20)

The Payments Association

The government invited the FCA to consult on the safeguarding regime in 2023. If the outcome of the HM Treasury PSRs Review has not been published, the FCA will now consult on its safeguarding proposals. The requirement is to comply with safeguarding requirements audited annually, with the audit submitted to the FCA.

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PCI DSS Requirement 10 – Changes from v3.2.1 to v4.0 Explained

VISTA InfoSec

Changes Access Controls "Limit viewing of audit trails" to those with a need. Testing Procedures Broad testing, looking at system settings, monitored files, etc. audit log security principles are mostly unchanged. Testing procedures align with updated access language. Similar emphasis on policies and procedures.

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Time Running Out for Payment Providers to Have Their Say on New Regulatory Regime

Fintech Finance

Financial services firms now have just one month to respond to a consultation proposing major regulatory changes to protect consumers, by bringing regulated payment firms under the CASS (Client Assets) system of managing customer funds.