At DataScan, we prioritize the ongoing enhancement of security measures to safeguard our clients’ data. We are thrilled to share the news that DataScan has successfully completed its SOC 2 Type 2 Assessment, a comprehensive examination conducted by A-LIGN, a trusted technology-enabled security and compliance firm with a track record of serving over 4,000 global organizations in mitigating cybersecurity risks.
This achievement underscores DataScan’s unwavering commitment to data security, protection, and compliance with crucial standards aimed at minimizing cybersecurity threats.
What is SOC 2 report?
A SOC 2 report addresses risks associated with the handling and access of data, rather than a cybersecurity assessment that evaluates specific technical configurations, a SOC 2 report focuses more on how an organization implements and manages controls to mitigate the identified risks to the different parts of an organization.
In order to pass a SOC 2 examination and receive a letter of attestation successfully, DataScan was required to show it is addressing controls in information security, access control, vendor management, system backup, business continuity and disaster relief, and additional related controls.
Why is DataScan getting a SOC 2 Examination?
As a trusted partner and vendor to its clients DataScan is sought to achieve SOC 2 to demonstrate rigorous IT security standards. Some included benefits are:
- SOC 2 brings a competitive advantage to DataScan’s business.
- SOC2 proves DataScan’s enhanced information security practice.
- SOC 2 helps DataScan gain customer trust.
- SOC2 ensures DataScan’s employees understand best practices.
Know your data is safe and secure with DataScan
DataScan will make the SOC 2 report available to current or potential customers upon execution of a non-disclosure agreement. We hope the steps we have taken help you and your IT teams remain confident in knowing that your data is secure with DataScan.
About A-LIGN
A-LIGN is the only end-to-end cybersecurity compliance solutions provider with readiness to report compliance automation software paired with professional audit services, trusted by more than 4,000 global organizations to help mitigate cybersecurity risks. A-LIGN uniquely delivers a single-provider holistic approach as a licensed CPA firm to SOC 1 and SOC 2 Audit services, accredited ISO 27001, ISO 27701 and ISO 22301 Certification Body, HITRUST CSF Assessor firm, accredited FedRAMP 3PAO, authorized CMMC C3PAO, PCI Qualified Security Assessor Company, and PCI SSC registered Secure Software Assessor Company. Working with growing businesses to global enterprises, A-LIGN’s experts and its compliance automation platform, A-SCEND, are transforming the compliance experience. For more information, visit www.A-LIGN.com.
