In the rapidly evolving world of business and technology, security and compliance have become paramount. Companies across various industries are recognizing the importance of safeguarding data and maintaining the trust of their clients and partners. SOC 2 certification has emerged as a crucial benchmark for organizations to demonstrate their commitment to data protection and privacy.
Dispatch, a B2B last-mile delivery platform, and L+R, a digital design firm, are two companies that have recently achieved SOC 2 compliance certification. Dispatch underwent an audit conducted by Strike Graph Inc., an independent auditing firm specializing in information security and compliance. The certification evaluates an organization's control systems and processes related to security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy of data. Dispatch's focus on security during the audit and its ongoing investment in security measures reinforce its position as a reliable delivery partner.
L+R pursued SOC 2 certification to enhance privacy and security and streamline onboarding with enterprise clients. The certification process involved fortifying security measures, cultivating a culture of security and privacy, and aligning with the expectations of cybersecurity stakeholders. L+R faced challenges such as finding the right consultant, procuring new equipment, and upgrading digital infrastructure. The audit phase required meticulous documentation of controls and processes, including those related to AI. The auditors conducted a thorough evaluation, testing controls, incident response plans, and vendor management processes. The audit findings led to recommendations for improvement, which L+R diligently implemented. SOC 2 certification has had a transformative impact on client engagement and internal processes, fostering trust and catalyzing decision-making.
Strata Identity's Maverics Identity Orchestration Platform is another example of the growing importance of SOC 2 certification. Maverics recently achieved SOC 2 Type II certification, validating the company's effective system-level controls for security. The certification covers trust services criteria categories such as security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy. The audit conducted by Sensiba LLP found no exceptions, resulting in a 'clean' audit opinion. This certification provides customers with confidence in the platform's adherence to industry standards.
LeanDNA, a leading inventory optimization and execution platform, has also completed its Type 2 SOC 2 audit for the fourth year in a row. The audit, conducted by A-LIGN, a compliance assessor, ensures the protection of customer data on LeanDNA's platform. The SOC 2 examination, established by the AICPA, affirms that LeanDNA's infrastructure, software, people, data, policies, procedures, and operations have been formally reviewed. LeanDNA performs a SOC 2 assessment annually and can provide the report to customers upon request. LeanDNA is a cloud-based platform that synchronizes execution across the supply chain, helping manufacturers resolve material shortages and excesses. A-LIGN is a cybersecurity compliance solutions provider trusted by global organizations to mitigate cybersecurity risks.
RegScale, a Continuous Controls Monitoring (CCM) platform, has also achieved SOC 2 Type II certification. The company's CCM platform incorporates military-grade security and aims to achieve FedRAMP High certification in the future. RegScale's SOC 2 Type II certification demonstrates its commitment to security, privacy, and reliability. The platform allows organizations to be continuously compliant and always audit-ready. RegScale's customers report a 90% faster path to compliance certifications and a 60% reduction in audit preparation efforts.
Levitate, the happiness platform for relationship-based businesses, has also achieved SOC 2 Type I and II compliance certification after an audit by Prescient Assurance. SOC 2 Type I compliance assessed Levitate's cybersecurity controls at a specific point in time, while SOC 2 Type II compliance reflects the effectiveness of the platform's systems and controls over a period of several months. The certification affirms Levitate's protection against unauthorized access, system availability, processing integrity, safeguards for confidentiality, and privacy commitment. Levitate aims to provide a safe and secure platform for its customers and to align with the strict standards set by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA).
Viz.ai, a pioneer in using AI algorithms and machine learning to increase the speed of diagnosis and care in hospitals and health systems, has successfully completed the Service Organization Control (SOC) 2 Type II + HIPAA audit. The audit validates Viz.ai's focus on security, compliance, and responsible AI. The completion of the audit ensures that Viz.ai's data management practices meet the highest industry standards and provides assurance to customers that their data is protected. This is the fourth consecutive year that Viz.ai has achieved SOC 2 Type II compliance. The SOC 2 Type II compliance is crucial in healthcare and AI realms to handle sensitive data with care and integrity. It also upholds ethical principles and accountability for responsible AI deployment. The Viz.ai One platform is an intelligent care coordination solution that identifies more patients with suspected diseases, informs critical decisions at the point of care, and optimizes care pathways to improve outcomes.
OSARO, a robotics AI software company, has also become the first in the e-commerce fulfillment sector to achieve Service Organization Control (SOC) 2 Type II compliance. The compliance was evaluated by an approved third-party AICPA auditing firm, which attested that OSARO achieved SOC 2 Type II compliance. This achievement demonstrates OSARO's commitment to protecting customer data and maintaining rigorous security policies and procedures. OSARO delivers robotic piece-picking solutions for e-commerce, offering smarter automation and low-risk adoption. Its intelligent robots enable goods-to-robot (G2R) use cases in automated warehouses.
The common theme across these examples is the evolution of security and compliance in the digital landscape. SOC 2 certification not only enhances the security and compliance posture of organizations but also instills trust in their clients and partners. It serves as a testament to their commitment to protecting data and maintaining the integrity of their operations. As the cybersecurity landscape continues to evolve, SOC 2 certification remains a crucial benchmark for organizations to demonstrate their dedication to data protection and privacy.