Acerta Analytics is proud to be SOC 2 Type 1 certified
The shift toward platforms has been a necessary but somewhat unnerving change for large manufacturers. Keeping sensitive production data, intellectual property, or proprietary processes secure was simple when everything was stored in on-prem databases. But this is 2024 – and to make use of the powerful and rapidly evolving tools of today, manufacturers must become comfortable with cloud platforms.
At Acerta, we understand the hesitancy of customers who may be utilizing a cloud-based platform for the first time. We have a dedicated security team that spares no expense in ensuring Acerta’s customers can trust our cloud platform as much as they trust legacy on-prem systems.
Today, our team has hit a major milestone: We’ve earned our SOC 2 Type 1 certification. This certification demonstrates our dedication to maintaining the highest standards for the security, confidentiality, and availability of the systems and data we manage.
What is SOC 2?
SOC 2 (System and Organization Controls 2) is a set of standards to help organizations protect customer data and maintain trust. The certification focuses on five key areas called Trust Services Criteria (TSC). It ensures that we meet the highest standards for safeguarding sensitive information and that our processes are built with your data security in mind.
What does Acerta's SOC 2 Type 1 certification cover?
Acerta’s SOC 2 Type 1 qualification covers 72 controls over the following key areas:
- Security: We have robust security measures to protect our systems from unauthorized access and data breaches. This includes encryption, secure networks, and continuous monitoring to detect any potential risks before they become threats.
- Confidentiality: Protecting sensitive information is one of our top priorities. Our systems and controls ensure that data is only accessible to authorized personnel and handled with the utmost care to maintain its confidentiality at all times.
- Availability: We know how important it is for our systems to be available when you need them. We’ve built a reliable infrastructure with failover systems to minimize downtime. Regular monitoring and testing ensure that our services remain up and running, so our customers rely on us without worry.
Looking Ahead to SOC 2 Type 2
SOC 2 Type 1 isn’t our end goal. Our team is already working on meeting the requirements for SOC 2 Type 2, which will show that our controls are consistently effective over a longer period of time. We’re committed to continuously improving our security practices because we understand the needs of our manufacturing customers.
Where can I find more information?
During the discovery phase before a LinePulse deployment, we will work with your team to ensure that your unique security concerns are answered. This may include sharing a copy of our SOC 2 Type 1 audit, or other supporting documents.