HaystackID® Marks Fifth Consecutive Year of SOC 2 Type 2 Certification with Continuous Assurance Model

Five years of independently validated certifications help clients navigate rising cybersecurity threats and stringent data protection requirements

CHICAGO, Sept. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- HaystackID, a trusted partner focused on managing complex data and workflow challenges in legal, compliance, regulatory, and cybersecurity environments, today announced the maintenance of its Service Organization Control 2 (SOC 2) Type 2 certification for the fifth consecutive year—a milestone that positions the company among the most security-focused providers in the legal technology industry.

This achievement comes as organizations face mounting pressure from cyber threats and complex regulatory requirements. According to IBM's 2025 Cost of a Data Breach Report, a breach for U.S. companies now costs an average of $10.22 million, while Check Point Research reported a 47% increase in global cyberattacks in Q1 2025. Against this backdrop, HaystackID's sustained compliance record provides measurable assurance for clients handling sensitive legal and regulatory information.

Security Excellence

The completion of HaystackID's latest SOC 2 Type 2 audit confirms that its security controls continue to operate effectively across all five trust services criteria: security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy.

"The maintenance of our SOC 2 Type 2 certification for the fifth year in a row reflects the central role of security, privacy, and integrity in everything we do," said Michael Cammack, Deputy Information Security Officer at HaystackID. "Our clients can be assured we're never more than 91 days from a fresh audit, ensuring controls are always validated—not just annually."

Competitive Advantage

HaystackID's certifications provide more than compliance—they deliver business value. Clients can accelerate sensitive projects, including cross-border reviews and regulatory investigations, with confidence that security controls have been independently validated.

"From a practical standpoint, our continuous assurance model means that when clients are evaluating vendors for critical projects, they're seeing real-time validation of our security controls," added Stephanie Wienke, Security Specialist at HaystackID. "We're not just showing them a year-old report—we're demonstrating that our security posture is constantly monitored and validated."

Continuous Assurance

HaystackID goes beyond annual certifications by maintaining a continuous assurance model through internal audits and third-party assessments. The company is never more than 91 days from its last audit or its next one, ensuring real-time visibility into control effectiveness, rapid remediation of gaps, and continuous alignment with evolving regulatory requirements.

This proactive approach reflects HaystackID's culture of vigilance that adapts to today's fast-moving threat landscape.

Independent Validation

The SOC 2 Type 2 audit was conducted by independent auditor Wipfli LLP and confirmed HaystackID's consistently strong record of clean reports across all five years.

"Independent certifications like SOC 2 Type 2 are increasingly becoming the gold standard in vendor assessments for law firms and corporations," said Ryan O'Leary, Research Director for Privacy and Legal Technology at IDC. "As regulatory scrutiny intensifies and clients demand greater transparency, HaystackID's sustained track record, combined with its commitment to continuous auditing and emerging frameworks, demonstrates the maturity and consistency that organizations now require from their partners."

Alongside SOC 2 Type 2, HaystackID maintains ISO/IEC 27001 and HITRUST r2 certifications. While many providers achieve SOC or ISO standards, fewer invest in the comprehensive HITRUST framework, which requires risk-based, industry-specific, and certifiable controls. This layered approach positions HaystackID among a select group of providers that pursue the most demanding standards.

Preparing for Tomorrow

To further strengthen its compliance posture, HaystackID has engaged A-LIGN to perform a HITRUST-validated assessment aligned with NIST 800-171 requirements. While only government-sponsored audits can formally certify compliance with this framework, HaystackID's engagement ensures that independent, government-approved assessors validate its controls—a critical step for organizations facing expanding federal cybersecurity mandates.

"Certifications are a point-in-time validation, but our approach is forward-looking," added Cammack. "By combining certifications with continuous auditing and emerging frameworks such as the new HITRUST AI Risk controls, we ensure our clients' trust today while preparing them for tomorrow's requirements."

For more information on how HaystackID's certifications—including SOC 2 Type 2, SOC 3, ISO 27001, and HITRUST r2—can support security, privacy, and compliance initiatives, visit HaystackID.com.

About HaystackID®

HaystackID® solves complex data challenges related to legal, compliance, regulatory, and cyber requirements. Core offerings include Global Advisory, Cybersecurity, Core Intelligence AI™, and ReviewRight® Global Managed Review, supported by its unified CoreFlex™ service interface. Recognized globally by industry leaders, including Chambers, Gartner, IDC, and Legaltech News, HaystackID helps corporations and legal practices manage data gravity, where information demands action, and workflow gravity, where critical requirements demand coordinated expertise, delivering innovative solutions with a continual focus on security, privacy, and integrity. Learn more at HaystackID.com.

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