What is a SOC 2 Report?
There are three types of SOC reports––SOC 2 is a System and Organization Control 2 report, which demonstrates that an organization has the necessary controls in place to mitigate risks for the services they provide.
Many companies outsource their IT infrastructure to service organizations like data centers and cloud hosting providers (e.g., Amazon Web Services).
Service organizations will obtain a SOC 2 report in an effort to demonstrate to clients and stakeholders that they have certain controls in place to adequately protect client servers and sensitive data, and to mitigate risks associated with security, confidentiality, processing integrity, and privacy.
How Does This Benefit Customers?
A SOC 2 report provides a higher level of assurance that a service organization has the right procedures and controls in place to provide constant and reliable services when performing critical operations.
SOC 2 designations also ensure that an organization’s controls are appropriately designed and operating effectively to mitigate risks like cyber attacks or data breaches.
All In One Direct Marketing Solutions has obtained a SOC 2 report so that we may better serve our clients’ needs while demonstrating compliance with their information security policies and procedures.
SOC 2 COMPLIANCE
Information security is important for all organizations, including those that outsource key business processes to third-party vendors (such as direct marketing and technology providers). Rightfully so, since mishandled data can leave enterprises vulnerable to risks, such as data theft, extortion, and malware installation. SOC 2 is an auditing framework that ensures your service providers securely manage your data to protect the interests of your organization and its clients.
SOC 2 CERTIFICATION
SOC 2 certification is issued by outside auditors. They assess the extent to which a vendor complies with one or more of the five trust principles based on the systems and processes in place.
All In One Direct Marketing Solutions’s SOC 2 audit addresses the security principle. The security principle refers to protection of system resources against unauthorized access. Access controls help prevent potential system abuse, theft or unauthorized removal of data, misuse of software, and improper alteration or disclosure of information.
WHAT DOES IT MEAN FOR YOU?
All In One Direct Marketing Solutions’s SOC 2 audit means that an external auditor performs tests and provides an independent opinion about our system. We undergo annual audits to ensure the requirements the security trust principle are met and that we remain SOC 2 compliant. This is one of the many ways that we demonstrate how important we take security for our business and our customers.
