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Trust Through Ongoing Compliance

We’re proud to maintain a current SOC 2® Type II report—independent validation that our controls for security, availability, and confidentiality are not only well designed, but consistently operating effectively over time.

This ongoing validation helps reduce risk, supports your compliance efforts, and gives you confidence that your data is protected by a partner you can trust.

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What SOC 2 Type II Means for You

SOC 2 is an independent audit developed by the AICPA that evaluates how service providers protect customer data and systems. A Type II report goes a step further - it tests those controls over time (typically 6–12 months), not just at a single point. This distinction matters. It confirms that security practices are not only documented, but actively working in real-world operations.
  • CONFIDENCE

    Your data is protected by tested, effective controls that are actively maintained not just documented once.

  • REDUCED AUDIT FRICTION

    Your auditors can rely on independent validation, reducing the burden of duplicative vendor testing.

  • TRANSPARENCY

    Clear insight into how risk is managed behind the scenes with controls regularly tested against real-world operations.

  • ASSURANCE

    Compliance is an ongoing commitment, not a one-time activity. A current SOC 2 is a signal of operational maturity and trustworthiness.

SOC 1 vs. SOC 2: Understanding the Difference

SOC 1 focuses on controls related to financial reporting (e.g., payroll and financial data processes). SOC 2 focuses on how customer data is protected, including security and confidentiality. Both have value, but SOC 2 is critical when evaluating how a partner safeguards sensitive employee and organizational data.
  • SOC 1: FINANCIAL REPORTING CONTROLS

    A SOC 1 report focuses on a providers internal controls that impact a customers financial reporting relevant when a partner supports payroll, benefits administration, or financial data handling that feeds into financial statements. A Type II SOC 1 confirms those controls were tested over time, helping streamline your audits.

  • SOC 2: DATA PROTECTION CONTROLS

    A SOC 2 report evaluates controls based on the AICPA Trust Services Criteria, covering security, availability, confidentiality, processing integrity, and privacy. Most organizations rely on SOC 2 to understand how a provider safeguards sensitive data, systems, and access.

  • WHY TYPE II IS THE GOLD STANDARD

    A SOC 2 Type II report doesn’t just evaluate how controls are designed it confirms those controls operated effectively over a sustained review period. Controls change, systems evolve, and threats adapt. An outdated SOC 2 tells you very little about a providers present-day security posture.

  • THE RISK OF NO CURRENT SOC 2

    When you work with a partner without a current SOC 2 Type II, you may inherit additional audit burden, take on increased vendor risk, and struggle to satisfy internal, regulatory, or customer compliance requirements. You can outsource the work but not the accountability.

Ready to Work with a Trusted Partner?

At CORE HCM, SOC 2 compliance isn’t just about meeting a requirement.

It’s about building trust—through transparency, accountability, and consistent protection of your data.

We don’t just say we’re secure.
We prove it—year after year.

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