What does it mean to achieve the SOC 2 Type 2 Compliance Certification?

Quixy Editorial Team

August 10, 2023

The leading no-code app development platform, Quixy, recently achieved the System and Organization Controls 2, Type 2 (SOC 2 Type 2) Compliance Certification in addition to ISO 27001 certification that it already holds.

As an advanced Business Process Management (BPM) and High-Performance Application Platform-as-a-Service (HpaPaaS) provider, Quixy’s top priority is security, with a strict no-compromise policy adhering to at every step. This article explains how Quixy ensures the security and safety of customer information and what the newly achieved SOC 2 Type 2 Compliance certification implies.

What is the SOC Report?

A SOC report is a verifiable auditing report which is performed by a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designated by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). SOC 2 report deals with the review of the controls of a service organization over one or more of the Trust Service Criteria (TSC), including Privacy, Confidentiality, Processing Integrity, Availability, and Security.

There are three types of reports: SOC 1, 2, and 3.

SOC 1 relates to examining controls over financial reporting, while the SOC 2 and SOC 3 reports focus on the pre-defined, standardized benchmarks for controls related to security, confidentiality, availability, processing integrity, or privacy of the data. SOC 2 is a restricted-use report, while SOC 3 is a general-use report. SOC 2 & 3 also ensure the sustainability and maintenance of the practices.

Also read: Why Quixy’s ISO 27001 Certification is Important?

What is the SOC 2 Type 2 Compliance Certification?

The SOC 2 Type 2 Compliance Certification verifies not just the design’s suitability but also the security controls’ operating effectiveness over an extended period. SOC 2 is designed to store customer data on the cloud. This certifies that the company maintains the most stringent controls for protecting and securing customer information.

There are two types of SOC 2 Reports, i.e., Type 1 and Type 2.

Type 1: A point-in-time audit, during which auditors evaluate and report on the design of controls a company puts into place as of a point in time.

Type 2: This type is more stringent compared to Type 1 and verifies the effectiveness of the security controls over an extended time. Auditors usually recommend 4 months for the first audit and 6 months for consequent audits. It is important to note that there are no requirements or standards for the audit duration other than a 3 months minimum period.

The SOC 2 Type 2 audit was conducted by the independent CPA firm, Riskpro, in compliance with the attestation standards set by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA).

Why is the SOC 2 Type 2 Compliance Certification needed?

SOC 2 compliance is a critical framework for technology & cloud computing companies today to ensure the platform securely manages client data to protect the organization’s interests and its clients’ privacy.

Also read: 4 Reasons why your Digital Vendors Need Penetration Testing

What does this imply?

By achieving the SOC 2 Type 2 Compliance Certification, Quixy ensures the protection of information by abiding by the principles of trust on which SOC 2 Type 2 is assessed. The company follows strict security policies and procedures, encompassing customer data security, availability, processing, integrity, and confidentiality.

There are five trust principles on which the SOC 2 certification is assessed. This is based on the systems and processes in place and measures to what extent the organization has complied. The five trust principles are:

1. Security

This principle ensures that system resources are protected from unauthorized access. It prevents potential system and data misuse, abuse of software, and improper alteration or disclosure of information. Combinations of preventive, protective, and reactive controls are in place to ensure the security, credibility, and availability of the Quixy Platform and customer data.

2. Availability

Availability relates to the accessibility of the system, products, or services that are typically set by both parties. This means agreeing upon where information can be available and accessed. It involves security-related criteria that affect access to data and information.

At Quixy, data can only be accessed when necessary to facilitate the use of the application by the customer after specific authorization has been provided. Besides, stringent authentication, including the use of multifactor verification, only serves to limit access to approved staff. Personnel access is withdrawn as soon as it is no longer required.

3. Processing Integrity

The processing integrity principle addresses whether or not the service achieves its purpose of delivering the right data at the right place at the right time. This requires the data processing to be accurate, timely, complete, valid, and authorized. Quixy acts as a data processor and addresses all privacy commitments like restricted access to authorized personnel, no disclosure of customer data, and compliance with client requirements.

4. Confidentiality

This principle ensures the confidentiality of data. Data is considered secure if its access and disclosure are restricted to specified people or teams. Encryption is an example of protecting confidentiality during transmission. Network and application firewalls and meticulous access controls can safeguard the processing and storing of information on systems.

When stored within the Quixy Cloud, customers monitor their data. Under no circumstance does the platform disclose customer data to law enforcement authorities unless as directed by a customer or where required by law.

5. Privacy

Privacy addresses a system’s collection, use, retention, disclosure, and disposal of personal information in compliance with an organization’s privacy notice and with the criteria outlined in the AICPA’s generally accepted privacy principles (GAPP). At Quixy, data privacy is everything. Clients determine which data they submit as customer data to the Quixy Platform.

Security is a common customer concern regarding all SaaS and cloud-based services, and Quixy is no exception. To assure its clients, the company passed a rigorous and extensive audit whose results testify that Quixy is committed to its clients and their security. All certifications and compliance reports are available for customers upon request under NDA.

As an ideal platform that solves all security and privacy-related issues, Quixy transforms businesses and ensures that its clients’ data and information stay secure.
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