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Unlocking SOC 2 Secrets: The Ultimate Guide for Startups

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Join us and unlock the secrets of SOC 2 compliance. Whether you're a tech enthusiast, a budding entrepreneur, or just someone curious about compliance, this event is for you! Let's make compliance not just a requirement, but a fun and integral part of your startup's success story.

In this session we'll cover:

  • The Benefits of SOC 2 Compliance

  • Your SOC 2 Options

  • Common challenges of SOC 2 Compliance

  • How to overcome these challenges 

Why Attend?

⭐️ This isn't your typical dry compliance talk. Expect lively discussions, real-world examples, and interactive segments that keep you hooked from start to finish.


⭐️ Gain valuable knowledge from an experienced speaker who knows the ins and outs of SOC 2 compliance for startups.


⭐️ Walk away with actionable insights and a clear roadmap to navigate your startup’s compliance journey effectively.

About the host:

Meet Andrew Amaro 👋

Andrew is a formally trained engineer with a distinguished background, having served as a former member of the Canadian Armed Forces and Senior Manager Technical Lead/Operative at The Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS). With over 20 years of extensive expertise in security and threat intelligence, he boasts an extraordinary professional journey.

During his tenure as a Technical Operations Agent and Senior Manager of the Counter Terrorism\Proliferation Technology Group at CSIS, Andrew demonstrated exceptional proficiency. He played a pivotal role in leading and coordinating technical teams involved in data exploitation, physical access, online anonymity, and digital surveillance operations in support of Canadian national security investigations at both the National Headquarters (NHQ) and the Ottawa Regional office.

Transitioning to the private sector in 2019, Andrew established himself as a specialist in various domains, including dark web navigation, online privacy, risk management, and cyber attack incident response planning. With over two decades of experience, Andrew is highly seasoned in both physical and cyber security operations. He offers invaluable insights and serves as a trusted advisor and consultant.

Andrew continues to provide much-needed vCISO services, leveraging his expertise to guide organizations in navigating complex security challenges. Additionally, he has played a key role in helping startups achieve SOC2 Type I and Type II as well as ISO27001 certifications.

Most recently, Andrew collaborated with other industry experts from the Intelligence and Cyber Security community to establish KlavanSecurity.com.

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