Author Archives: David W. Buchanan, CPA, QSA, CEH, CCNA, CTGA

Still Confused About the Transition from SAS 70 to SSAE 16 and the SOC Reports?

Posted on March 2, 2012 by David W. Buchanan, CPA, QSA, CEH, CCNA, CTGA

Well, you are not alone.   What is a SOC report and why did the AICPA change anything in the first place?  To start off with, a Service Organization Controls (SOC) report is a report brand, not a standard.  Previously, SAS … Continue reading →

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Protect Your Business – Part II

Posted on February 17, 2012 by David W. Buchanan, CPA, QSA, CEH, CCNA, CTGA

My department’s budget was slashed by 40% in response to the current economic crisis.  Do I really need to implement those controls?  That will never happen to us, what would a hacker want with my company?  Thank you for the … Continue reading →

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Protect Your Business – Part 1

Posted on November 30, 2011 by David W. Buchanan, CPA, QSA, CEH, CCNA, CTGA

Consumers enjoy a generous security blanket when it comes to recuperating losses related to hacked bank accounts, ACH/Wire fraud, and stolen credit cards.  This protection often leads to lax security controls on the publics’ part.  However, businesses do not have … Continue reading →

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