17 Dec Gallagher Security receives renewal of SOC2 Type 2 attestation status

Gallagher has achieved renewal of attestation status for System and Organization Controls (SOC2 Type 2) related to the cloud-hosted services of their award-winning integrated security solution, Command Centre.

SOC 2 Type 2 is regarded as one of the most rigorous audit frameworks available today. It demonstrates that third-party service providers who complete this audit are dedicated to maintaining strict ongoing internal controls to protect customer data.

Mike Randle, Gallagher Security Compliance Engineer said: “We’re living in a world where information is highly valuable, and protecting that information is becoming increasingly difficult. This is why programs like the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) SOC 2 criteria framework were created: to ensure that companies can be trusted to protect their customers’ information.

“As cloud solutions, compliances, and cyber threats become more commonplace, IT departments are gaining a more important seat at the decision-making table and have strong influence over security system choice. It’s our responsibility to be prepared with the information they need to build confidence.”

“In January, the World Economic Forum released its Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2024 Insight Report which made the concerning observation that “a stark divide between cyber-resilient organizations and those that are struggling has emerged.

“At Gallagher Security, we understand that our customers need assurance and trust that we not only care about protecting their data; but also, about safeguarding our own practices, as this helps protect all of our customers,” explains Mike.

The voluntary SOC 2 Type 2 compliance standard for service organisations, maintained by the AICPA, provides a framework for the annual assessment of an organisation’s internal controls related to information security and privacy.