SOC 2 | Service Organization Control

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The world is switching to SOC 2. Don’t get left behind.

Every day, often without a second thought, we give our personal information to online services.

Once that information is out there, we cannot fully control where it might end up. More often than we want to believe, our knowledge gets into the hands of people who do not have our best interests in mind. From scammers trying to steal our credit card or bank account details to companies selling our contact information and shopping preferences—information that identifies users has become a valuable commodity. This is why the complicated issue of customer data management has been at the forefront of the debate about organizations’ reliability and trustworthiness.

To maintain your professional standing and give your clients full confidence in the safety of their data and the reliability of your services, you need to use the right means for collecting, processing, and storing data in your organization.

A SOC 2 report achieves precisely that. It raises the bar in information security.

What is SOC 2?

The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) has developed a new tool that sets a new industry standard for managing customer data. SOC 2 (Service Organization Control) is a report that encompasses all the aspects of providing a reliable data management service, from preserving data integrity during processing to privacy protection and information security.

Why has SOC 2 replaced older standards?

For years, HIPAA, ISO 27001, and others have been the gold standard for data management. Some still prefer them because they allow organizations flexibility in dealing with customers.

However, what might look like overly rigid requirements concerning conduct with customers is, in fact, the result of an uncompromising commitment to keeping their personal information safe. Viewed this way, these requirements benefit your organization.

What types of reports are there?

There are two main types of SOC 2 reports.

• The first type deals with how effective your information management systems are and how much they serve the needs of your projects and services on an operational level.
• The second type focuses on your suppliers’ systems and ensures their standards are on par with yours regarding reliable data management.

SOC 2 takes your company’s image and the security of your work processes to the next level.

Any service provider who works with user data can benefit greatly from this tool.

Today, more than ever, when many organizations turn to international markets and meet GDPR requirements when many customers think twice before sharing their personal information online, your customers need to feel confident that their data is in good hands.

Hermeticon supports organizations of all industries and sizes and helps them ensure all aspects of their operation comply with the highest possible standards. Our CISO-certified consultants will use their wealth of experience with information security to support you throughout the SOC 2 certification process.

With our CISO-as-a-service offering, you can get a unique solution tailored to your needs, resources, and field of business.