SOC2502. Understanding Emerging Risks and Their Intersection with Third-Party Risk and SOC Reporting

The intersection of business, information security, and compliance is an increasingly complex and fast-evolving landscape—one that SOC practitioners navigate every day. Staying ahead of emerging risks and technologies is essential to delivering value and maintaining trust in this environment.

In this session, experienced SOC professionals will share insights into what’s on the horizon, how these developments may impact the profession, and what your firm can do now to stay prepared. From shifting risk expectations to the evolving role of third-party oversight, this discussion will help you anticipate change and strengthen your readiness.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify emerging risks and opportunities for SOC and vendor-management professionals.
• Analyze the impact of emerging technologies and methodologies on SOC reports from both a practitioner and user perspective.
• Select strategies SOC practitioners can use to address growing international demand, emerging frameworks, and heightened expectations for quality and risk management.