Key Takeaways
- Compliance with SOC 2 Type 2 is a big deal because it shows that a service provider is dedicated to keeping client data safe over time, not just at one point in time.
- For many years, LBMC Technology Solutions has been SOC 2 Type 2 compliant. We also follow CIS Controls to do more than the basics.
- Cybersecurity goes well beyond achieving SOC2 Type 2 compliance. Providers must use best-of-breed security solutions, top-notch security professionals, and an unyielding commitment to protecting their systems, applications, and people.
- Critical question: is your MSP doing enough to protect your business?
- The security posture of your IT provider directly affects your business—if they’re compromised, your systems and data could be exposed.
What SOC 2 Type 2 is and why it’s important
Here is a detailed explanation of the System and Organization Control (SOC) Audits. Companies define controls that map to standard criteria to demonstrate how well service providers handle data: security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy.
The SOC 2 report comes in two different types:
- Type 1 checks to see if the keys are set up correctly at a certain time.
- Type 2 is more in-depth; it checks how well those limits work overtime.
So, when a business receives a clean SOC 2 Type 2 opinion, it doesn’t just mean “we mean well.” Through an outside audit, it shows that their methods always keep client data safe.
Security Is Built-In at LBMC Technology Solutions
At LBMC Technology Solutions, we didn’t wait for a trend or a wake-up call. We’ve maintained SOC 2 Type 2 compliance for years, proving that our controls work consistently over time. Beyond that, we’ve added CIS Controls, a recognized set of best practices for cybersecurity, and layered defenses using enterprise-grade tools and procedures. We have highly trained security experts and security operation centers (internally and externally) that are protecting the systems and gateways. We use the best-of-breed tools to monitor, protect, and remediate against threats 24×7. We perform regular audits against ourselves and our solution partners to make sure that we and they are following security best practices. We follow a model of continuous improvement by repeatedly reevaluating our tools, partners, and processes. That is a must-do, because we know that the bad guys are doing the same.
This proactive approach means your data is protected at every level—not just today, but every day. When you choose LBMC Technology Solutions, you’re choosing a partner that prioritizes compliance, security and trust from the start.
We don’t just do what need to be done. We do more than that.
The President of LBMC Technology Solutions, Bryan Wilton, says, “cybersecurity compliance isn’t just a checkbox—it shows how seriously we take our clients’ trust. Part of what makes us a reliable partner in today’s threat landscape is that we have a history of compliance and security success.”
What Makes Us Unique
- Long-term compliance with SOC 2 Type 2
- CIS-aligned safety measures
- A model of continual auditing and improvement
- Choosing best of breed partners and solutions for us and our customers
- Continuous training for our team on cybersecurity
- A way of thinking about security first that everyone on the team follows.
We take the same care with our own tools as we do with our clients’. If our systems aren’t secure, yours could be at risk too.
Why your MSP’s security stance should make you choose someone else.
The truth is that when you outsource IT, you don’t just give them jobs; you give them your trust. Your Managed Service Provider (MSP) turns into an extension of your business. Your data, your operations, and your reputation are all at risk if your provider has an incident.
Ask yourself:
- Does your MSP maintain their SOC 2 Type 2 compliance consistently over time?
- Do they manage their own systems and yours with well-known cybersecurity frameworks (i.e., CIS, NIST, etc.)?
- Are they willing to provide reports and demonstrate how they keep themselves and their tools protect (in turn, keeping you protected)?
- Are they taking steps to proactively stop threats, or are they only reacting?
If the answers aren’t clear or you’re not sure, it’s time to find out more.
How to Turn Compliance into Confidence
Robert Powell, Chief Delivery Officer at LBMC Technology Solutions, says, “When it comes to managed IT and cybersecurity services, your security posture is your MSP’s security posture. For years, we’ve been SOC 2 compliant, we follow industry trusted cybersecurity frameworks, we audit ourselves, we audit our critical support vendors, we continually train our team, we choose solutions based on quality (not just price) and more to make sure that our clients are safe at every level. Your business is at risk if your MSP isn’t safe, and you should talk about that.”
That’s not just a warning; it’s a plan. Compliance is the norm in the world we live in now. What really counts is how your provider protects you in the real world.
How LBMC Technology Solutions Protects You
- We choose the best security tools to keep our systems and your systems safe.
- We set up multiple layers of defenses, such as endpoint protection, network monitoring, and user training.
- We help clients understand their compliance responsibilities and how to meet them.
- We strategize with our clients through our vCIO and vCISO practice.
Effects in real life: What’s at Risk?
Let’s say that your MSP doesn’t follow SOC 2 Type 2 rules. What might go wrong?
- Data security incident: Attackers could get in because of weak controls.
- Downtime: If you don’t plan for availability well, it could stop your activities.
- Legal risk: If you don’t have the right paperwork, you could be fined or sued.
Clients and business partners may not trust you to keep their info safe.
Now turn that around. With an honest service like LBMC Technology Solutions offering, you get:
- Relaxation
- Responding to incidents faster
- Better stability of business
- Better compliance with programs like HIPAA, GDPR, and CCPA
It’s not about being afraid; it’s about being strong. We want our clients to trust that their service will keep what’s important to them safe.
What do clients need to do next?
Here’s a quick list to help you figure out how secure your present provider is:
- Get their SOC 2 Type 2 report and review it for quality – are the controls cookie cutter or unique to their environment? Was the report completed by an independent and quality audit partner with deep expertise in security?
- Go over their incident reaction plan again.
- Find out what cybersecurity framework they follow internally (like CIS, NIST, etc.).
- Do they utilize the same framework for managing your systems?
- Set up a review of their internal security practices.
- Look at how open and trustworthy each service is and then compare them.
We’re here to help you find a service that puts security first.
Let’s Talk
Not every MSP operates with the same level of security and transparency as LBMC Technology Solutions. If you’re looking for a partner who prioritizes compliance, protects your data, and helps your business grow securely, we’re here to help.
Call us at (615) 377-4600 or email us at info@lbmctech.com about anything.
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