SOC 2 Compliance: Protect customer data with NordLayer

  • Build customer trust: Demonstrate your commitment to data protection & privacy.
  • Ensure regulatory compliance: Meet industry standards & avoid legal penalties.
  • Boost operational security: Protect your systems from unauthorized access & data breaches.
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SOC 2 Compliance: Protect customer data with NordLayer

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OVERVIEW

What is SOC 2?

SOC 2, or Service Organization Control 2, is designed to ensure that service organizations securely manage client data, protecting their interests and privacy. Developed by the AICPA, SOC 2 focuses on five key principles: security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy. Achieving SOC 2 compliance shows your commitment to protecting sensitive data and maintaining operational integrity.

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THE SECTORS

Types of companies that benefit from being SOC 2 compliant

SOC 2 compliance is essential for companies that manage large volumes of sensitive information. This includes technology firms, especially those offering cloud services, SaaS, and other outsourced services.

Cloud Security
Cloud service providers

Storage, SaaS, PaaS, IaaS.

Software development companies
Software development companies

System software, application software.

Data storage & processing services
Data storage & processing services

Data centers, data analytics.

Financial technology services
Financial technology services

THE BENEFITS

Why is SOC 2 compliance so important?

While it's not a regulation or legal requirement, SOC 2 compliance is crucial for many companies to succeed: it demonstrates a commitment to data security and operational excellence, which can be a key differentiator in the market.

  • Trust & credibility: Being SOC 2 compliant helps build trust and credibility with customers by demonstrating a commitment to data security and privacy.
  • Risk management: SOC 2 compliance empowers organizations to actively identify and mitigate risks in data handling and information security, ensuring a more secure operational environment.
  • Competitive advantage: Achieving SOC 2 compliance gives organizations a competitive edge, setting them apart from non-compliant competitors.
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SOC 2 TSC

The SOC 2 five trust services criteria

The SOC 2 trust services criteria are principles designed to evaluate the controls and processes that ensure the security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy of data within a service organization. These criteria help organizations demonstrate their commitment to protecting client data and maintaining high standards of information security.

Security

Security

Ensures the system is protected against unauthorized access by implementing controls to safeguard data from breaches and cyber threats.

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Availability

Ensures the system is available for operation and use as committed or agreed, addressing accessibility and uptime performance standards.

Processing integrity

Processing integrity

Ensures system processing is complete, valid, accurate, timely, and authorized, maintaining data integrity throughout.

Confidentiality

Confidentiality

Ensures that confidential information is protected as acommitted or agreed, safeguarding it from unauthorized access and disclosure.

Privacy

Privacy

Ensures that personal information is managed in line with the commitments in the entity’s privacy notice, covering its collection, use, retention, disclosure, and disposal to protect personal data.

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COMMITMENT TO QUALITY

How NordLayer supports your SOC 2 compliance

We help organizations achieve SOC 2 compliance with robust security features and services. While it's important to mention that we do not provide SOC 2 audits, our own SOC 2 attestation demonstrates our commitment to high standards of data protection and security.

Access Controls

Access Controls

NordLayer offers extensive access control solutions to meet SOC 2 requirements, including user authentication, authorization, session management, and audit logging. Our features, such as Virtual Private Gateways and MFA,Cloud Firewall, and Device Posture Security ensure only authorized access, while RBAC and activity monitoring enhance security.

Data encryption

Data encryption

NordLayer encrypts data in transit using quantum-safe protocols like AES-256 and Chacha20. Built on VPN technology, every connection is secured with protocols, including our proprietary NordLynx, to protect your data on the move. This helps meet the data encryption requirements of SOC 2.

Monitoring and logging

Monitoring & logging

NordLayer contributes to achieving SOC 2 requirements with features like event logging, real-time monitoring, device posture monitoring, and audit trails. Monitor network access, analyze session summaries, and maintain audit logs for up to 60 days.

HOW IT WORKS

Steps to achieve SOC 2 attestation

Achieving SOC 2 attestation involves a series of steps that ensure your organization meets the necessary standards for data security and privacy.

  1. Preparation

    The first step is to understand the SOC 2 requirements and Trust Services Criteria. Identify and document your current security practices and controls to ensure they align with these standards.

  2. Gap analysis

    Next, conduct an internal review to identify any gaps in your existing security controls. Develop a plan to address these gaps and strengthen your security posture, ensuring all necessary measures are in place.

  3. Implementation

    Implement the necessary controls and policies to meet SOC 2 requirements. Utilize NordLayer’s solutions to enhance your security measures, ensuring robust protection for your data.

  4. Readiness assessment

    Perform a readiness assessment to ensure all controls are in place and functioning correctly. Address any issues identified during the assessment to ensure your organization is fully prepared for the audit.

  5. Audit

    Engage an independent third-party auditor to perform the SOC 2 audit. The auditor will evaluate the design and effectiveness of your controls, ensuring they meet SOC 2 standards.

  6. Attestation

    Finally, receive your SOC 2 audit report, which includes the auditor's findings and attestation status. Use the SOC 2 attestation report to demonstrate your commitment to data security and privacy, building trust with your clients.

Stay SOC 2 compliant with NordLayer

Stay SOC 2 compliant with NordLayer

Ensure your organization stays SOC 2 compliant with NordLayer's security solutions. Our features, like data encryption and access controls, help protect your data and build customer trust.

ARE YOU COMPLIANT?

Secure your compliance journey with NordLayer

NordLayer is committed to keeping your business data secure and compliant. Our product meets ISO 27001 standards and passes rigorous SOC 2 Type 2 audits. We adhere to HIPAA Security Rules and use AES-256 and ChaCha20 encryptions for top-tier data protection. Let us help you achieve compliance seamlessly.

GDPR Compliance

GDPR Compliance

PCI-DSS Compliance

PCI-DSS Compliance

NIS2 Compliance

NIS2 Compliance

ISO 27001 Compliance

ISO 27001 Compliance

HIPAA Compliance

HIPAA Compliance

Additional info

Frequently asked questions

The cost of a SOC 2 audit varies based on several factors, including the size of the company, the scope of services, and the complexity of its systems. Other factors influencing the price include the number of physical locations, third-party services, and the Trust Services Criteria being audited. Costs also depend on whether a gap analysis or additional remediation time is included.