March 04, 2025 | 3:00 PM CEST| 1 Hour | Online, Zoom Platform
Summary
In this webinar, we explored how integrating ISO/IEC 27001 with SOC 2 can elevate an organization’s information security efforts, focusing on strategies to streamline compliance and reduce audit redundancies. Experts discussed how this integration strengthens client trust by demonstrating a robust commitment to data protection and privacy.
By joining this webinar, you will learn:
- How integrating ISO/IEC 27001 with SOC 2 strengthens your organization’s information security framework.
- The strategic benefits of combining ISO/IEC 27001 with SOC 2 to streamline compliance and reduce audit efforts.
- How to enhance trust with clients by demonstrating robust data protection and privacy controls.
- Best practices for aligning governance and operational security measures to meet global standards.
Who should attend:
- Business Owners
- IT Professionals
- Compliance Officers
- Security Managers
- Organizations focused on data protection and compliance
Attendees who participate in at least 80% of the webinar will receive a certificate of attendance, worth 1 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits.
Presented by:

Michael Tepper
Michael Tepper is a Principal at BDO USA, with over 15 years of professional experience in accounting and advisory. Michael is a CISA and is a certified ISO Lead Auditor, approved to conduct ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 27701, ISO 9001, ISO/IEC 20000, and ISO/IEC 42001 with MSECB.
He is the national leader for BDO USA’s ISO and Microsoft’s Supplier Security and Privacy Assurance (SSPA) independent assessment and consulting services, and throughout his career has led engagements including SOC 1, SOC 2, HITRUST, SSPA and ISO audits across various Management System standards and client industries.

Samantha Allocca
Samantha Allocca is a Managing Director at BDO USA, with over 10 years of professional experience in accounting and advisory. Samantha is a CISA and CIA and is a certified ISO Lead Auditor, approved to conduct ISO/IEC 27001 with MSECB.
Samantha provides services to clients in various industries, with a strong focus on financial services and fintech clients. Her areas of focus include System and Organization Controls Reporting examinations (including SOC 1, ISAE 3402, SOC 2), and internal control audits, ISO/IEC 27001 audits, and risk and internal audit assessments.

Anthony Ting
Anthony Ting is a Managing Director in BDO’s Third Party Attestation practice with nearly 15 years of expertise in assurance and advisory processes, risk management, and control assessment. Anthony is a CISA, CRISC and is a certified ISO Lead Auditor, approved to conduct ISO/IEC 27001, ISO 9001, and ISO/IEC 20000 with MSECB.
He excels in conducting SOC Reporting (AT-C) and ISO/IEC 27001 audits and specializes in the integration of ISO/IEC 27001 with SOC 2 frameworks, focusing on IT assurance and advisory projects.
Anthony’s versatile experience encompasses general IT risk assessments, vendor and cybersecurity risk assessments, and system pre/post-implementation assessments. Anthony issues an average of 35 major SOC reports and ISO certifications annually, including for Fortune 100 clients.