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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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Beyond Responsible AI: 8 Steps to Auditable Artificial Intelligence

FICO

In today’s litigious environment , AI-powered business decisions must be more than explainable, ethical and responsible; we need Auditable AI. Why Auditability Matters. Auditable AI makes Responsible AI real by creating an audit trail of a company’s documented development governance standard during the production of the model.

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Data Breaches 101: What They Are And How To Prevent Them

VISTA InfoSec

Best Practices For Prevention Ultimately, consistent vigilance and proactive security safeguards offer the best breach protections. Vet Third Parties Review details like security practices, past breaches, employee screening, and compliance levels before partnering with outside vendors who may get access to internal systems/data.

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Recurring Billing: Definition, How it Works, and Best Practices

Stax

By the end of this guide, you’ll have `a clear overview of its operational framework, strategic benefits, best practices, and advanced strategies to maximize this powerful, rapidly rising payment tool. This includes encryption and tokenization of payment data, secure storage practices, and regular security audits.

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7 Best Practices for effective Account Reconciliations

Nanonets

Seven Best Practices for Effective Account Reconciliations From Mesopotamia's rudimentary ledgers tracking livestock and crops to the second-century BCE Indian treatise " Arthashastra ", accounting has been a cornerstone of economic management in any civilized society.

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Securing Your Wealth: How Cybersecurity Affects Investment Decisions

VISTA InfoSec

This preparedness includes implementing advanced security technologies, conducting regular security audits, and training employees on cybersecurity best practices. Companies with strong cybersecurity risk management have the resilience to maintain business continuity.

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Transforming with Accounts Payable Best Practices to Improve Performance

Nanonets

Companies that establish accounts payable best practices increase the visibility of information, reduce their invoice processing time, save money, strengthen internal controls and cash flow management, reduce fraud and errors, and improve vendor relationships. Accounts payable best practices are a subset of accounting best practices.