Essentials

Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 requires the auditors of publicly-held companies to attest to, and report on, management’s assessment of its internal controls. The SOX 404(b) controls are to be externally verifiable by independent auditors, available for shareholder and publically communicated for investor inspection. The reports must also include material control weaknesses (if any), including those manifesting themselves in a security breach. Its focus is solid documented IT governance tailored based on the size and complexity of the company (Auditing Standard No. 5).

Benefits

• Scalable Framework for Compliance with SOX 404(b)
• Identification of non-compliant areas and understanding of what actions are needed
• Enhanced risk management methodology and governance
• Improved risk posture
• Proper 3rd party objective demonstration of their compliance
• Avoidance of fines that could result in failing a SOX 404(b) Audit
• Optimized operations with an integrated approach to security, availability and processing integrity
• Reduction of the cost, confusion, and complexity of compliance
• More precise financial reporting

Expertise

SecureState’s Audit & Compliance consultants are experts in understanding both the technical aspects as well as the business aspects of your organization. Our experience and knowledge, developed while working with some of the top Fortune 500 financial institutions in the country and a governing body, provides your organization with a true picture of your compliance with SOX 404(b).