Course Overview
Unleash Your Startup’s Potential in Enterprise Sales!
At TrustCloud, we understand that compliance and security are essential for startups aiming to secure deals with enterprise customers. We’ve designed the Zero to Hero program to empower you with the knowledge and skills necessary to prioritize compliance and achieve SOC 2 audit-readiness.
Why Zero to Hero?
- Compliance Made Simple: We demystify compliance and make it accessible to startups.
- Transparency and Affordability: We believe in fair pricing and transparency, ensuring compliance is within your reach.
- Expert Guidance: Learn from industry experts who have been through the compliance journey.
Meet your instructors
Frank Kyazze
Compliance specialist who has helped lead your pre-audit review. He has done extensive work in helping organizations go for SOC 2 Type 1 + Type 2, ISO 27001, ISO 27701, and GDPR readiness.
Sara Derma
Customer Success Specialist who has helped startups audit readiness, close deals, and monitor continuous compliance using the TrustCloud platform.
Course Breakdown
Who is this for?
This course is designed for:
- Startup technologists seeking to navigate the compliance landscape effectively.
- Operations leaders aiming to strengthen compliance within their organizations.
Course Goals
By the end of this course, you will be equipped to:
- Successfully close sales deals by achieving SOC 2 compliance.
- Establish and sustain a robust compliance posture across your technology infrastructure.
- Foster a culture of security and compliance awareness within your organization, ensuring a resilient and secure environment.
Topics Covered
Week 1: TrustCloud Policies Overview
Foundations of Compliance: Gain a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental principles of compliance and how it impacts your startup.
TrustCloud’s Policy Framework: Explore TrustCloud’s policy framework and how it aligns with industry standards and best practices, helping you establish a strong foundation for compliance.
Compliance Terminology: Learn key compliance terminology to effectively communicate with stakeholders and auditors.
Week 1: TrustCloud Documents Overview
Essential Compliance Documents: Discover the critical compliance documents that every startup should have in place, ensuring transparency and adherence to industry standards.
Document Management Best Practices: Learn how to organize and manage compliance documents efficiently for easy access and reference.
Document Significance: Understand the role each document plays in demonstrating your commitment to compliance and building trust with customers.
Week 1: Risk Management Essentials
Risk Assessment Basics: Dive into the world of risk management and discover how to identify, assess, and prioritize risks effectively.
Risk Mitigation Strategies: Explore strategies to mitigate identified risks and protect your organization from potential threats.
Risk Monitoring and Reporting: Learn how to continually monitor and report on risks, maintaining a proactive approach to security and compliance.
Week 2: Vendor Management and Monitoring
Vendor Selection Criteria: Understand how to evaluate and select vendors that align with your compliance goals, ensuring secure partnerships.
Ongoing Vendor Monitoring: Explore techniques for ongoing vendor monitoring to ensure they maintain compliance and meet your security standards.
Vendor Audits: Discover best practices for conducting vendor audits and assessments, safeguarding your organization’s interests.
Week 2: In-Class: Security Tools and Solutions Part 1
Security Tool Landscape: Gain insights into the wide range of security tools available to protect your organization from threats.
Practical Implementation: Learn how to implement and configure security tools effectively, enhancing your cybersecurity posture.
Real-World Examples: Explore real-world examples of security tools in action and their impact on compliance and security.
Week 3: Incident Response 101
Preparing for Incidents: Develop a proactive incident response plan to minimize the impact of security incidents and maintain compliance.
Incident Identification and Reporting: Learn how to identify security incidents promptly and report them effectively to mitigate potential damage.
Incident Resolution and Recovery: Understand the steps involved in resolving security incidents and recovering from their effects, ensuring business continuity.
Week 3: In-Class: Security Tools and Solutions Part 2
Advanced Security Solutions: Dive deeper into advanced security solutions and their role in compliance, bolstering your organization’s defenses.
Security Automation: Explore automation techniques to streamline security processes, improve efficiency, and reduce manual efforts.
Case Studies: Analyze case studies of organizations that successfully implemented advanced security solutions, drawing valuable insights.
Week 4: Role-Based Access Control: UARs
Access Control Fundamentals: Learn the principles of role-based access control (RBAC) and how it enhances data security and compliance.
User Access Reviews (UARs): Understand the importance of User Access Reviews (UARs) in maintaining compliance and security standards.
Implementing RBAC and UARs: Discover best practices for implementing RBAC and conducting effective UARs, ensuring proper access control.
Week 4: Preparing for Your Audit
Audit Readiness Strategies: Prepare your startup to undergo a SOC 2 audit with confidence and thoroughness, demonstrating your commitment to compliance.
Audit Documentation: Create comprehensive audit documentation to support your compliance efforts and simplify the audit process.
Mock Audit Practice: Participate in mock audit scenarios to ensure your organization is audit-ready, identifying areas for improvement.
FAQ
- What is the catch? Why is it free?
- We launched FreeSOC2.com in December 2022 with the goal of supporting startup growth by facilitating deal closures. Our aim is to empower startups to demonstrate their compliance readiness and gain credibility with enterprise customers.
- The Zero to Hero course is an extension of the FreeSOC2 startup program. As startups expand, they often face more intricate compliance demands. We’re here to assist them in navigating these compliance challenges through educational resources.
- We genuinely appreciate the opportunity to gather feedback and create case studies to enhance this program further.
- How do I qualify?
- We are seeking startups that have imminent sales deals in progress, a strong commitment to closing them, and a dedication to enhancing their compliance posture within the next 2-3 months.
- What is the time commitment?
- In total, we anticipate a weekly time commitment of at least 3-5 hours. While many participants choose to invest more time, here’s a breakdown of the minimum time required:
- Asynchronous educational content: 1-2 hours, depending on the controls and policies covered.
- Live events: Approximately 30 minutes, plus an additional 5-10 minutes for reviewing pre-read case materials in advance.
- Additional engagement: Allocate 30-45 minutes per week for participating in Q&A discussions in TrustCommunity and applying the course material to your work.
- In total, we anticipate a weekly time commitment of at least 3-5 hours. While many participants choose to invest more time, here’s a breakdown of the minimum time required:
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Instructions
- Time required: 4 weeks
- Please click on ‘Login to Enroll‘ or ‘Take this Course‘ to get started
- You can access the course content by clicking on the links below.
- You are required to progress through the course in the designated step sequence.
