Trust Services Criteria
Public Trust Assurance
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Overview of Trust Services Criteria
Trust Services Criteria evaluate controls for security and, where applicable, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy.
How Trust Services Criteria Apply by Industry
SaaS Security & Reliability
SaaS providers can use applicable Trust Services Criteria to demonstrate independent assurance over controls supporting security, availability, confidentiality, and reliable service delivery.
- MFA for all users
- Reliable uptime
- Data Encryption
- Role-based access
SaaS leaders use SOC 3 to prove their platforms are secure, always available, and rigorous about protecting client data.
HealthTech Data Protection
HealthTech providers can use applicable Trust Services Criteria to communicate independent assurance over controls protecting sensitive information and supporting privacy obligations.
- Segmented networks
- Encrypted records
- Controlled access
- Consent management
SOC 3 helps HealthTech organizations safeguard patient information, meet privacy laws, and build trust in digital care.
FinTech Integrity & Trust
FinTech organizations can use applicable Trust Services Criteria to demonstrate assurance over controls supporting security, processing integrity, availability, and protection of sensitive financial information.
- Real-time monitoring
- High system uptime
- Accurate transactions
- Secure data storage
FinTech rely on SOC 3 to assure clients of safe, resilient services and the integrity of every financial transaction.
E-commerce Customer Assurance
E-commerce organizations can use applicable Trust Services Criteria to demonstrate assurance over controls supporting secure transactions, reliable processing, data protection, and service availability.
- Payment protection
- Order accuracy
- 24/7 availability
- Encrypted user data
Online retailers demonstrate secure checkout and dependable service with SOC 3, earning shopper confidence at every sale.
EdTech Secure Learning Access
EdTech providers can use applicable Trust Services Criteria to communicate assurance over controls supporting secure access, privacy, availability, and protection of learner information.
- Secure sign-on
- Privacy controls
- Always-on access
- Transparent data use
EdTech platforms show with SOC 3 that student data is safe, privacy is respected, and learning remains uninterrupted.
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