Homework: Security Control
In light of the recent security incident within the financial department of XYZ, the board has made the decision that the organization needs to attain security compliance. Because XYZ is an established business with existing processes and procedures, you and your peers have decided that SOC 2 Type II compliance would be the best choice for XYZ. However, you have been given a tip that one of the board members worked for an organization that was SANS complaint in the past, and was very happy with the results.
For this part of your project, write a proposal to pursue the SOC 2 Type II compliance. Please be sure that your proposal meets all the following requirements:
1. Explains the differences between SANS and SOC compliance
2. Provides rational as to why SOC 2 was chosen for XYZ Technologies.
3. Gives a timeline for when the project will begin and end, also including the major milestones along the way.
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
1. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.