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Date Published
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Al Sargent
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1379
Language
English
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None

Summary

InfluxData's InfluxDB Cloud is now SOC 2 certified, Type I and Type II compliant. This certification provides assurance to customers that their data is being managed in a controlled and audited environment, meeting the standards of Service Organization Control reporting platform. The SOC 2 audit focused on availability, monitoring, auditing, and alerting, highlighting InfluxDB Cloud's steps to ensure continual availability and security. Achieving SOC 2 compliance allows customers to quickly weed out vendors that haven't invested in policies and processes to earn their trust, making it easier for larger companies to require this certification. This certification is essential for technology-based service organizations storing customer data in the cloud, and it will help InfluxDB Cloud become a more attractive option for businesses seeking to improve their security posture.