Sas 70 Type Ii

SAS 70 Type II Audit

Choose an infrastructure provider that has completed the SAS 70 Type II audit process
Hostway has successfully completed the Statement on Auditing Standards No. 70 (SAS 70)Type II audit. Developed by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the widely recognized auditing standard provides assurance that Hostway has been through an evaluation of itsinternal processes and controls by an independent third-party auditor. The Type II designation includes not only an evaluation of the sufficiency in design of controls, but also includes detailed testingover a minimum six-month period.

What is SAS 70 Type II?
A service auditor’s examination performed in accordance with SAS 70 is widely recognized, because it represents that a service organizationhas been through an audit of its control objectives and control activities, which often include controls over physical and logical security, computer operations, HR processes, and related systems. Intoday’s global economy, service organizations or service providers must demonstrate that they have adequate controls and safeguards when they host or process data belonging to their customers.

Whatareas are assessed during the audit?
Oversight by Executive Management Operations and Customer Service Control Environment, Risk Assessment, and Monitoring Data Center Environmental Controls Computerand Network Operations System software Implementation and Maintenance Development and Information Technology Organization Human Resources Policies and Procedures

What are the benefits of completingthe SAS 70 Type II audit?
The completion of the SAS 70 Type II audit benefits both the user organization and the service organization. It provides assurance that the service organization hasimplemented effective control objectives and activities. The production of a Type II report entails detailed testing which can often identify areas where the service organization can increase the integrity...