SOC Technology & Digital Tools 2

Question 1

In a SOC 2 audit, which technology control best demonstrates that access to production systems is appropriately restricted?

Accepted Answer

Role-based access control with periodic user access reviews

Answer

Role-based access control combined with periodic user access reviews directly demonstrates logical access restrictions, a key SOC 2 common criteria requirement.

Question 2

A service organization uses automated patch management software. How does this tool primarily support SOC compliance?

Accepted Answer

It ensures vulnerabilities are remediated in a timely and consistent manner

Answer

Automated patch management supports SOC compliance by ensuring timely and consistent remediation of known vulnerabilities, aligning with risk mitigation controls.

Question 3

Which digital tool would an auditor most likely review to evaluate a service organization's change management controls?

Accepted Answer

A ticketing system with change request records and approvals

Answer

A ticketing system containing change request records and approvals provides evidence of an authorized, documented change management process.

Question 4

What is the primary SOC-related purpose of using a Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) system?

Accepted Answer

To centralize log collection and enable real-time security event monitoring and alerting

Answer

A SIEM centralizes log collection and provides real-time alerting on security events, supporting the monitoring controls required under SOC 2 CC7 criteria.

Question 5

During a SOC audit, the auditor requests evidence of data encryption. Which artifact would BEST satisfy this request for data at rest?

Accepted Answer

Database configuration screenshots showing AES-256 encryption enabled

Answer

Database configuration screenshots showing AES-256 encryption enabled directly evidence that stored data is encrypted at rest.

(SOC) System and Organization Controls Certification Practice Test

(SOC) System and Organization Controls Certification Practice Test

SOC Technology & Digital Tools 2