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Govly has achieved SOC 2 Type 1 compliance, independently verified by A-LIGN, a leading cybersecurity and compliance firm.

Audit Details

AttributeValue
Report TypeSOC 2 Type 1
AuditorA-LIGN Assurance
Report DateApril 15, 2025
Trust Service CategoriesSecurity, Availability, Confidentiality

What SOC 2 Type 1 Means

SOC 2 (System and Organization Controls 2) is an auditing standard developed by the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA). A Type 1 report evaluates whether an organization’s controls are suitably designed to meet the relevant trust principles at a specific point in time.

Trust Service Categories Covered

Security
  • Protection against unauthorized access
  • System boundary protection
  • Logical and physical access controls
Availability
  • System availability for operation and use
  • Performance monitoring
  • Disaster recovery and business continuity
Confidentiality
  • Protection of confidential information
  • Data classification and handling
  • Secure data disposal

Key Control Areas

The SOC 2 audit evaluated Govly’s controls across the following areas:

Infrastructure and Operations

  • Cloud infrastructure security (AWS)
  • Network segmentation and firewalls
  • System hardening and patching
  • Backup and recovery procedures

Access Management

  • User authentication and authorization
  • Role-based access controls
  • Privileged access management
  • Access reviews and recertification

Human Resources

  • Background checks for employees
  • Security awareness training
  • Acceptable use policies
  • Termination procedures

Risk Management

  • Risk assessment processes
  • Vulnerability management
  • Penetration testing
  • Incident response procedures

Vendor Management

  • Third-party risk assessments
  • Vendor security reviews
  • Contract security requirements
  • Ongoing monitoring

Change Management

  • Change control procedures
  • Code review requirements
  • Testing and staging environments
  • Deployment controls

Auditor Information

A-LIGN Assurance is an AICPA-accredited firm providing:
  • SOC 1 and SOC 2 attestation services
  • ISO 27001 certification
  • PCI DSS assessments
  • HITRUST certification
  • FedRAMP assessments

Requesting the Report

The full SOC 2 Type 1 report is available to customers and prospective customers under NDA. To request a copy:
  1. Contact [email protected]
  2. Provide your organization name and contact information
  3. Sign the standard NDA (if not already in place)
  4. Receive the full report within 2 business days

SOC 2 Type 2 Status

Govly is currently undergoing SOC 2 Type 2 assessment, which evaluates the operating effectiveness of controls over a period of time (typically 6-12 months). Expected completion: Q2 2025.

Continuous Compliance

Beyond point-in-time audits, Govly maintains continuous compliance through:
  • Automated Monitoring - Real-time control effectiveness monitoring
  • Regular Assessments - Quarterly internal security reviews
  • Penetration Testing - Annual third-party security assessments
  • Employee Training - Ongoing security awareness programs

Questions

For questions about our SOC 2 compliance or to request documentation, contact [email protected].