Glossary
Third-Party Attestation
Third-party attestation is getting an outside expert to confirm you are secure - like having an inspector approve your building instead of just saying it is safe yourself.
What is Third-Party Attestation?
An independent verification of compliance or security controls by an external auditor, providing assurance to stakeholders.
Why Should You Care?
Third-party attestations like SOC 2 reports provide independent validation that customers and partners trust.
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Real-World Example
A SaaS company obtains SOC 2 Type II attestation, enabling them to share the report with enterprise customers.
How to Protect Against Third-Party Attestation
- 1.
Identify required attestations for your business
- 2.
Engage qualified external auditor
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