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IT Security Audit Training

Meet SOC 2, ISO 27001, and compliance framework requirements with documented security awareness training. Pass your audit with confidence.

Security Training Is an Audit Requirement

Whether you're pursuing SOC 2 certification, ISO 27001, or responding to customer security questionnaires, auditors and customers want to see that your employees are trained on security.

It's not enough to have security policies—you need to prove your team knows them. Auditors look for documented evidence that employees have been trained, understand their responsibilities, and receive regular refresher training.

Without this documentation, you'll face audit findings, delayed certifications, and lost deals with security-conscious customers.

What Auditors Look For

  • Training Program — Documented security awareness training curriculum
  • Completion Evidence — Records showing who completed training and when
  • Regular Cadence — Annual training with new hire onboarding
  • Relevant Topics — Coverage of key security topics like phishing, passwords, data handling

Training Requirements by Framework

Here's what major security frameworks require for employee training.

SOC 2

Trust Services Criteria for Service Organizations

Training Requirements:

  • CC1.4: Security awareness communication to personnel
  • CC2.2: Internal communication of security objectives
  • Annual training with documented completion
  • Topics: phishing, access controls, incident reporting

ISO 27001

Information Security Management System

Training Requirements:

  • A.7.2.2: Information security awareness, education, and training
  • A.7.2.1: Management responsibilities for security
  • Competence records and training evidence
  • Regular updates and refresher training

PCI DSS

Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard

Training Requirements:

  • Requirement 12.6: Security awareness program
  • Annual training for all personnel
  • Acknowledgment of policies
  • Topics: cardholder data handling, security policies

NIST CSF

Cybersecurity Framework

Training Requirements:

  • PR.AT: Awareness and Training category
  • All users informed and trained
  • Role-based training for privileged users
  • Third-party stakeholder awareness

Topics Auditors Expect in Security Training

Our Security Awareness Training covers all the topics compliance frameworks require.

Phishing & Social Engineering

How to recognize and report phishing attempts, pretexting, and manipulation tactics.

Passwords & Access Control

Strong password practices, MFA, and protecting access credentials.

Malware Prevention

Avoiding malware, recognizing suspicious files, and responding to infections.

Data Handling

Classifying, handling, and protecting sensitive data appropriately.

Incident Reporting

When and how to report security incidents and suspected breaches.

Physical & Device Security

Workstation security, clean desk policy, and protecting physical assets.

Documentation That Satisfies Auditors

When auditors request evidence of your security awareness program, you'll have everything ready. Our compliance reports are designed for audit purposes.

Audit-Ready Documentation:

  • Individual completion certificates with dates
  • Organization-wide training completion report
  • Topics and curriculum covered
  • Assessment scores and pass rates
  • Training frequency and new hire compliance

Common Audit Questions

  • Q: Do you have a security awareness program?

    A: Yes, with documented curriculum and completion tracking.

  • Q: How often are employees trained?

    A: Annual training with new hire onboarding.

  • Q: Can you provide evidence of training?

    A: Yes, certificates and completion reports for all employees.

  • Q: What topics does training cover?

    A: Phishing, passwords, malware, data handling, incident reporting, and more.

Training for IT Security Audits

These courses provide the training and documentation auditors expect.

Security Awareness Training

Core training for SOC 2, ISO 27001, and all security frameworks. Covers the essential topics auditors require.

$15/employee

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Data Privacy Training

For SOC 2 Privacy criteria and GDPR/CCPA compliance. Covers consumer rights, consent, and data handling.

$15/employee

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PII Handling Training

Data classification and secure handling. Essential for demonstrating proper data management controls.

$15/employee

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Ready for Your Next Audit?

Get your team trained with audit-ready documentation. $15 per employee, compliance reports included.