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title: "SOC 2: Risk Assessment"
description: Matt Topper, Gradient's Security Director continues his SOC 2 series with an in-depth look at Risk Assessment.
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# [SOC 2: Risk Assessment](https://www.meetgradient.com/resources/soc2-risk-assessment)

 Written by [Gradient MSP](https://www.meetgradient.com/resources/author/gradient-msp) | May 12, 2022 6:45:16 PM

Matt Topper continues his SOC 2 series with an in-depth look at Risk Assessment and the importance of establishing clear objectives.

In this video Topper makes a clear case for why an organization needs to establish controls that are tailored to its unique vulnerabilities.

Risk assessment can't be a one-size-fits-all exercise because that approach neglects to take into account issues specific to a given environment. Predetermined threats and vulnerabilities based on a standardized, generic checklist may help pass an audit but they won't necessarily address all of the actual risks a company faces.

Topper offers a detailed look at some important topics surrounding Risk Assessment, including:

- Types of Objectives
- Risk Assessment Process
- Fraud Considerations
- Assessing Changes

 

Click [here](https://www.meetgradient.com/security-compliance) to learn more about how Gradient can help grow your business while protecting your data.

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