Echelon Risk + Cyber Achieves SOC 2 Type 1 Attestation for Security Controls

In the cybersecurity industry, trust is everything. Organizations share their most sensitive data, infrastructure details, and strategic plans with their security partners. When hiring a cybersecurity provider, business leaders must know that their partner protects internal systems with equal rigor.

Echelon built its service model on a simple principle: privacy and security are basic human rights. Achieving SOC 2 Type 1 attestation validates that Echelon practices what it preaches across every department, system, and client engagement.

The Standard We Set for Ourselves and Our Clients

Echelon’s team regularly prepares clients for complex compliance frameworks, including SOC 2, HIPAA, CMMC, and ISO 27001. By completing an independent SOC 2 audit internally, Echelon reinforces its role as a tested, trustworthy cybersecurity advisor.

Developed by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), SOC 2 (System and Organization Controls 2) evaluates how effectively a company guards client data.

A Type 1 report assesses the design of an organization’s security controls at a specific point in time. Independent auditors review administrative workflows, technical safeguards, and operational policies to confirm they meet official compliance standards.

The Five SOC 2 Trust Services Criteria

Insight Assurance evaluated Echelon’s internal systems across five key trust principles:

1. Security: Defending systems against unauthorized access, disclosure, or damage.
2. Availability: Ensuring networks and services remain accessible for operational needs.
3. Processing Integrity: Delivering complete, valid, accurate, and timely system processing.
4. Confidentiality: Protecting information designated as confidential from unauthorized disclosure.
5. Privacy: Collecting, using, retaining, and disclosing personal information responsibly.

The SOC 2 Type 1 attestation applies to Echelon's entire operational footprint and service portfolio. Whether managing daily security operations or advising executive teams, Echelon maintains enterprise-grade security controls at every level:

• Managed Security Services: Continuous threat detection, monitoring, and incident response.
• vCISO & Security Leadership: Executive-level guidance to mature organizational security programs.
• AI Governance & Security: Practical strategies and guardrails for safe artificial intelligence adoption.
• Offensive Security & Simulations: Penetration testing and adversary simulations to identify vulnerabilities.
• Defensive Security & Hardening: Architecture design and cloud infrastructure protection.
• Risk Advisory & GRC: Expert roadmaps to help clients achieve compliance with confidence.

Achieving SOC 2 Type 1 attestation is not a one-time achievement, it is part of an ongoing commitment to continuous improvement and operational transparency. As cyber threats evolve, Echelon continues to refine its internal controls, safeguards, and client response frameworks.