CORE Workforce Solutions maintains a current SOC 2 Type II report – an independent validation that our controls related to security, availability, and confidentiality are designed appropriately and operating effectively over time.
CORE Workforce Solutions maintains a current SOC 2 Type II report – an independent validation that our controls related to security, availability, and confidentiality are designed appropriately and operating effectively over time.
We’re proud to maintain a current SOC 2 Type II report – an independent validation that our controls related to security, availability, and confidentiality are designed appropriately and operating effectively over time. A current SOC 2 Type II report isn’t just a logo, it’s our ongoing commitment to data protection, transparency, and being a trusted partner you can rely on.
SOC 2 is an independent audit that evaluates how a service provider protects customer data based on the AICPA Trust Services Criteria. A Type II report goes further by testing those controls over a defined period, typically 6-12 months,not just at a single point in time. When you entrust a partner with sensitive employee, payroll, or system data, you can delegate the work, but not the responsibility. When your partner maintains a current SOC 2 Type II report, you gain:
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.
Not all SOC reports are the same and understanding the difference is critical when evaluating a service partner who handles sensitive employee, payroll, or workforce data:
SOC 1: Financial Reporting Controls – focuses on internal controls that impact a customer’s financial reporting, relevant when a partner supports payroll, benefits, or financial data handling. A Type II SOC 1 confirms controls were tested over time, streamlining your audits.
SOC 2: Data Protection Controls – 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 workforce data.
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 provider’s present-day security posture.
The Risk of No Current SOC 2 – working with a partner without a current SOC 2 Type II may mean additional audit burden, increased vendor risk, and difficulty satisfying internal, regulatory, or customer compliance requirements. You can outsource the work, but not the accountability.
SOC compliance is about trust – knowing the partner you rely on takes security seriously, submits to independent scrutiny, and keeps their controls current, tested, and proven.
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