Keeping our customer data secure will always be a top priority at Communic8. We are dedicated to ensuring that our controls, policies, and procedures adhere to the highest standards and evolve as our business expands.
Recently, Communic8 reached a significant milestone in its information security strategy by renewing its SOC 2 Type 2 compliance. This compliance is widely recognized as the gold standard for information security.
Continue reading to learn more about this globally acknowledged security accreditation and the benefits it offers to our clients and partners.
What is SOC compliance?
Service Organization Controls (SOC) - more widely known as the SOC framework - was created by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA).
The SOC framework evaluates the internal controls, policies, and procedures of service organizations. It involves an independent third party to verify the security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy of the data and systems that a company manages for its clients.
SOC reports come in 3 forms:
SOC 1 audits focus on controls that impact customer's financial reporting
SOC 2 audits revolve around cloud and data center security controls. They are based on Trust Services Criteria (TSCs).
SOC 3 reports can be distributed freely or posted to the public on a company's website.
Service organization control (SOC) reports can be either a Type 1 or a Type 2 report
Type 1 reports evaluate an organization's controls at a single point in time
Type 2 reports examine how well an organization's controls perform over a period of time (typically 3-12 months).
What does this mean for our partners and clients?
Cybersecurity remains a major business challenge in 2024. With digital threats constantly evolving, SOC 2 compliance has emerged as the gold standard for ensuring organizations adhere to best practices in securing sensitive internal and customer data.
SOC 2 compliance is a voluntary step taken by Communic8, as an organisation focused on prioritising people, partners and clients. It is an important symbol of assurance, demonstrating our effective security measures and internal controls over an extended period. Refreshing our SOC 2 Type 2 compliance reinforces our dedication to providing a secure and reliable platform for managing employee details, feedback, engagement surveys, and other vital HR data.
We deeply appreciate our partners and clients' ongoing trust and commitment to success. While continuing to achieve SOC2 Type 2 attestation is a major milestone for us, it is just the beginning. Communic8 continues to enhance the security and privacy of your data, allowing you to concentrate on what matters most - creating a purposeful employee experience that engages your team and drives results.
To learn more about Communic8's dedication to data privacy and security, visit our Security Trust Center.
