M.A. Polce Successfully Achieves SOC 2 Compliance

Posted on October 28, 2024

A blue, circular badge from the AICPA representing SOC 2 Compliance

ROME, NY, October 2024 — M.A. Polce, a leading provider of IT consulting and cybersecurity services, is pleased to announce the successful completion of its System and Organization Controls (SOC) 2 Type II audit, achieving compliance with the leading industry standards for customer data security. This report shows M.A. Polce’s ongoing commitment to providing a secure data environment for its customers.

Developed by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), a SOC 2 information security standard is a report that validates controls relevant to security, availability, integrity, confidentiality, and privacy. Meeting these standards confirms that M.A. Polce’s internal processes and controls effectively safeguard sensitive client information.

The audit was completed with the help of Johanson Group LLP, a premier certification body helping organizations obtain and maintain global compliance standards.

Johanson Group attested to M.A. Polce’s information security controls meeting the leading industry standards for IT and cybersecurity. Johanson Group specializes in SOC 2 audits and provides audit and professional services to public and private companies, large and small, in a variety of industries.

A Word from CEO Mike Polce on Achieving SOC 2 Type II Compliance

“Achieving SOC 2 Type II compliance underscores our commitment to upholding the highest standards of data protection,” said Mike Polce, CEO, M.A. Polce. “We understand that our clients entrust us with their most sensitive data, and this certification is a testament to the secure environment we have cultivated to protect their assets.”

SOC 2 has rigorous requirements on how companies handle customer data and information. Compliance guarantees that established and implemented organizational practices are in place to safeguard customer data.

At its core, M.A. Polce is dedicated to providing secure IT and cyber risk management services across the public and private sectors. Industries include energy and utilities, healthcare, financial services, manufacturing, K-12 education, local government, and others. Data integrity and security are the pillars of M.A. Polce’s approach, forming the foundation of trusted relationships with clients. Achieving SOC 2 Type II compliance underscores this commitment, reinforcing the organization’s proactive measures to maintain robust, secure systems and controls that meet the highest standards in safeguarding client data.

About M.A. Polce

Founded in 1998, M.A. Polce is a premier IT and cybersecurity firm specializing in managed IT services, advanced cybersecurity solutions, proactive cyber risk management, and strategic IT consulting. Driven by a mission to solve complex challenges, M.A. Polce tailors services that go beyond traditional IT support to provide scalable, compliance-oriented security infrastructures. Through customized, results-driven services, M.A. Polce builds long-term partnerships, helping clients strengthen their security posture, mitigate risks, and confidently navigate the ever-evolving digital landscape.

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