Why does SOC 2 compliance matter when evaluating dealership software vendors?
Dealerships handle sensitive data across multiple departments — customer personally identifiable information, credit applications, service history, financing records, and data connected to dealer management systems. When a software or service provider has access to any of that data, the dealer has an interest in understanding how that provider manages and protects it. SOC 2 Type […]
What is ISO 27001 Compliance?
ISO/IEC 27001 is an international standard for information security management published by the International Organization for Standardization. It defines the requirements for establishing, implementing, maintaining, and continually improving an Information Security Management System (ISMS) — a structured framework of policies, processes, and controls for managing information security risk. Key components include: Context — understanding the […]
What is SOC 2 Type 2 Certification?
What is SOC 2 Type 2 Certification? SOC 2 (System and Organization Controls 2) is an auditing framework developed by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) that defines how service providers should manage and protect client data. A SOC 2 Type 2 certification is issued following an independent audit conducted by a licensed […]