In a previous blog post, we announced that RTO has become SOC 2 certified and provided a general overview of SOC 2 compliance.
In this blog post, we’re going to tackle the specifics of RTO’s SOC 2 certification, such as what we’re doing to maintain compliance, why we decided to do it in the first place and the positive effects this will have on the company and our customers.
Why Did RTO Become SOC 2 Certified? And How Does This Help Our Clients?
Quite simply, we became SOC-2 certified because it gives our clients the peace of mind they deserve. Clients know they can fold their information into our systems and onboard new employee data without worrying that it could be compromised.
It also gives our clients the knowledge that when it comes to maintaining trusted relationships, RTO is always willing to go the second mile. Becoming SOC 2 certified is a time-consuming and expensive process but knowing that the benefits are being passed on to our clients is something we’re not willing to put a price on.
Finally, it helps keep us accountable. By maintaining and updating our SOC 2 certification, it forces us to keep our security measures up to date and to constantly think about what we can do to make procedures as safe and secure for our clients as possible. And if the unthinkable does happen, we’ll be well versed and prepared in the steps to combat it.
Is It Mandatory for a Company To Be SOC 2 Certified?
There are no laws mandating that a company must be SOC 2 certified. SOC 2 certification is an entirely voluntary endeavor.
For RTO, our decision to become SOC 2 certified was based on building trust between us and our clients. The process of having our security infrastructure audited and critiqued by a nonbiased observer helps us understand if we’re taking enough steps to protect our clients from data breaches and digital malfeasance.
We are so proud to be able to offer clients our services while letting them know that their data and sensitive information is safe with us.
What Measures Has RTO Taken To Maintain SOC 2 Compliance?
Security has always been a top priority of RTO, which is why we wanted our current security measures audited for SOC 2 compliance. Here are a few specific examples of those measures that we’d like our clients to be aware of.
- Our learning management system comes with user settings that gatekeep data from unauthorized users, allowing sensitive employee information to be hidden from those without clearance.
- We host an intrusion detection system that can defend against attacks and interference from outside sources.
- We have operational procedures to manage any security incidents or data breaches that do occur, allowing us to act swiftly and judiciously in the event of a worst-case scenario.
- We use data encryption and data hygiene technology, allowing us to only store relevant, necessary data and ensure it is encrypted to guard it from prying eyes.
What’s Next for RTO?
Now that we’ve completed the important task of SOC 2 certification, RTO can focus on the thing we do best: creating incredible content for our LMS, trainingGrid, and supporting our clients. We have some exciting new training modules on the way and our production team is always brainstorming the next jaw dropping idea.
If you want to find out more about what we have to offer and what we have in store for the future, book a demo today!
