CryptoGen, the largest local cyber security focused service provider and advanced security technology integrator, today announced that its Security Operations Center (SOC) has successfully achieved the SOC 2 Type 2 compliance and attestation. This significant milestone reinforces CryptoGen’s dedication to ensuring the highest level of security, availability, confidentiality, and integrity in its services for businesses across critical industries.
The SOC 2 Type 2 compliance and attestation is awarded based on an independent audit carried out by a licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA) accredited by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), that evaluates the operational effectiveness of an organization’s systems and controls over an extended period. It underscores CryptoGen’s rigorous commitment to safeguarding client data and its proactive approach in managing cybersecurity risks. The certification demonstrates that CryptoGen’s SOC adheres to the most stringent security standards, which is especially vital for organizations in highly regulated sectors such as finance, healthcare, and government.
Wasantha Perera, Founder and CEO of CryptoGen, operationalizing all these strategies for decades, commented on the achievement, stating, SOC 2 Type 2 audits require a greater investment of both time and resources, however “Achieving SOC 2 Type 2 certification is a testament to our unwavering commitment to protecting our clients’ most sensitive data. In an era where cybersecurity threats are more pervasive than ever, this certification reinforces our role as a trusted partner in providing higher assurance in Incident Response.”
CryptoGen’s SOC is an integral part of the Cyber Defense Center (CDC), the dedicated facility to prevent, detect, assess and respond to advanced cybersecurity threats and breaches 24X7 for many clients in the region. The company’s advanced capabilities in incident response and threat intelligence services empower organizations to address threats effectively and maintain continuous business operations.
Buddhika De Alwis, Independent Director and Principal Consultant for the SOC 2 certification at CryptoGen, added, “Our SOC 2 Type 2 certification reflects our long-standing focus on providing industry-leading cybersecurity services. We continuously strive to enhance our infrastructure, ensuring that our clients receive the highest levels of protection and trust in their cybersecurity investments. This will be added to our list of compliances that we maintain including the latest version of the ISO/IEC 27001:2022, to provide service assurance and more confidence on our processes to clients”
This latest achievement strengthens CryptoGen’s market position as a leader in Security Operations (SecOps) and demonstrates its ongoing commitment to excellence in protecting client data with effective internal controls over a period of time.