A proactive, security-first company, firm launched rigorous process to protect client data and privacy.
PORTLAND, Ore. (Feb. 5, 2021) – In this age of advanced and sophisticated threats, Structured and its Managed Services team eagerly and exponentially elevated its capabilities for securing and protecting customer data by obtaining the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) SOC 2® certification.
Service providers that are serious about security seek SOC 2 compliance, an auditing process that ensures comprehensive information security policies and procedures are created and followed with adequate oversight across the provider’s organization. SOC 2 controls include the management and protection of customer data so that it always is kept secure and confidential.
“Customer trust and confidence in Structured and its service offerings means everything to us,” said Structured President and CEO Ron Fowler. “We knew from the outset that SOC 2 certification would be a monumental undertaking — a significant investment of time, money and human resources – but that it was the absolute right thing to do for our clients.”
As a solution provider with strong security and regulatory compliance experience and processes already in place, the Managed Services team capitalized on existing internal protocols and tools to enhance organizational controls, access and data management, risk management, service availability, and how personally identifiable information (PII) is handled.
Still, the effort was massive, involving teams of people and months of work to create, implement, and document required policies; deploy necessary tools across the Managed Services organization; train all staff in policy adherence; and to ensure that all protections extended to every Managed Services customer.
“Every company, from a global player to a mom-and-pop shop, deserves to have its data – the lifeblood of its business – protected and secured in the cloud as well as on-premises,” said Ruth Walters, the senior managing director of Structured’s cloud practice.
“Structured’s compliance with SOC 2 requirements means that all of our clients, regardless of their size or internal security capabilities, can breathe a little easier knowing we take the utmost care to protect their data as it traverses systems. Plus, our SOC 2 status means they will have a simpler time demonstrating their own regulatory compliance to outside auditors,” Walters added.
Service providers that are serious about security seek SOC 2 compliance, an auditing process that ensures comprehensive information security policies and procedures are created and followed with adequate oversight across the provider’s organization. SOC 2 controls include the management and protection of customer data so that it always is kept secure and confidential.
“Customer trust and confidence in Structured and its service offerings means everything to us,” said Structured President and CEO Ron Fowler. “We knew from the outset that SOC 2 certification would be a monumental undertaking — a significant investment of time, money and human resources – but that it was the absolute right thing to do for our clients.”
As a solution provider with strong security and regulatory compliance experience and processes already in place, the Managed Services team capitalized on existing internal protocols and tools to enhance organizational controls, access and data management, risk management, service availability, and how personally identifiable information (PII) is handled.
Still, the effort was massive, involving teams of people and months of work to create, implement, and document required policies; deploy necessary tools across the Managed Services organization; train all staff in policy adherence; and to ensure that all protections extended to every Managed Services customer.
“Every company, from a global player to a mom-and-pop shop, deserves to have its data – the lifeblood of its business – protected and secured in the cloud as well as on-premises,” said Ruth Walters, the senior managing director of Structured’s cloud practice.
“Structured’s compliance with SOC 2 requirements means that all of our clients, regardless of their size or internal security capabilities, can breathe a little easier knowing we take the utmost care to protect their data as it traverses systems. Plus, our SOC 2 status means they will have a simpler time demonstrating their own regulatory compliance to outside auditors,” Walters added.
About Structured
Structured is an award-winning solution provider delivering secure, cloud-connected digital infrastructure. For nearly 30 years, we’ve helped clients through all phases of digital transformation by securely bridging people, business and technology.
We provide design guidance, engineering assistance, and product recommendations that adhere to best practices, boost ROI, and – most importantly – maximize information security. Customers trust us to provide valuable insight throughout the process of selecting and implementing secure and scalable IT strategies, platforms, and processes that meet modern expectations and drive measurable improvements throughout the enterprise.
For more information, visit https://www.structured.com or call (800) 881-0962.