Office Technology Suite
SOC 2 Certification
Offering office technology dealers the best data protection.
Enterprise-grade protection for compliance-driven businesses like yours
By leveraging e-automate and Printanista, your dealership is fully protected by a SOC 2 Type II-compliant ecosystem. That means your sensitive business and device data is locked and loaded, totally secured. Your customers place greater scrutiny on how their vendors manage, store, and secure information, and ECI provides the third-party validation you need to confidently meet those expectations.
Benefits of SOC 2 compliance for office technology dealers using Printanista or e-automate
Verified Protection
SOC 2 certification confirms that e-automate and Printanista adhere to strict controls for security and confidentiality, safeguarding the data your customers trust you to manage.
Reduced Risk
Our compliant foundation proactively identifies and mitigates vulnerabilities. This protects your dealership from potential breaches and reputational damage while ensuring your ecosystem stays resilient and secure.
Modern Compliance
Meet high-standard compliance expectations without the heavy burden of managing a complex infrastructure yourself, such as those related to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
Competitive Advantage
SOC 2 certification can give you a competitive advantage over other office technology dealers who are not certified.
Enhanced Trust
SOC 2 compliance shows customers that you are committed to protecting their data and are more likely to stay with a business that they trust and know is committed to protecting their data.
Faster Onboarding
Streamline security reviews and reduce friction with IT departments. Independently audited proof of your security posture simplifies client evaluations and speeds up the onboarding process for new contracts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is SOC 2?
SOC 2, or System and Organization Controls 2, is a security and compliance framework developed by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). It's used by organizations of all sizes to demonstrate their commitment to protecting customer data.
Why is SOC 2 compliance important for office technology dealers?
For office equipment dealers, SOC 2 compliance is vital for clearing IT security hurdles and winning high-standard contracts.
It provides third-party validation that their ecosystem is secure, derisking the dealership for clients and providing the professional foundation needed to diversify from print to high-value managed services.
How did e-automate and Printanista earn SOC 2 certification?
To obtain SOC 2 certification for e-automate and Printanista, ECI engaged a qualified independent auditor to assess our security and compliance controls. The auditor issued a SOC 2 report describing the controls and whether Printanista and e-automate met the SOC 2 standards.
Here are specific examples of just some of the requirements we met for SOC 2 certification:
- Develop and implement a security policy that defines the company's security requirements and procedures
- Conduct regular security awareness training for employees
- Install and configure firewalls and intrusion detection systems to protect the company's network
- Encrypt all sensitive data
- Develop and implement a disaster recovery plan
- Audit security controls by a qualified independent auditor
By taking these steps, ECI demonstrated its commitment to protecting customer data and achieving SOC 2 certification.
How can having e-automate and Printanista SOC 2 certified help office equipment dealers?
SOC certification for e-automate and Printanista can help office equipment dealers to:
- Improve their overall security posture
- Reduce the risk of data breaches and other security incidents
- Increase customer confidence and loyalty
- Gain a competitive advantage
- Meet compliance requirements