Vertex Cloud Indirect Tax Announces SOC 2 Type 2 Completion

Vertex, Inc., a provider of tax technology solutions and services, has announced its Vertex Cloud Indirect Tax solution has successfully completed the Service Organization Control (SOC) 2 Type 2 examination. The audit process affirms Vertex Cloud’s information security practices, policies, procedures and operations meet the SOC 2 standards for security.

Vertex Cloud’s SOC 2 report validates the security of hosted solutions and helps satisfy customer requirements. This includes obtaining assurance over third-parties who host their data and the effectiveness of the solution’s compliance or operations based on Trust Services Principlesand criteria. In addition, it provides a thorough review of how Vertex Cloud’s internal controls affect the security of the systems used to process user data, a crucial element for customers in highly regulated industries.

“As companies use outside vendors to perform core business activities, there is a need for more security and trust specifically regarding cloud service providers,” said Jen Kurtz, Vertex chief technology officer. “Obtaining the SOC 2 reinforces our commitment to the integrity of our services, showing customers that we are accountable, responsible and transparent.”