Mountain View, CA: December 23, 2024
Forest Systems, an accounting and reporting platform for family offices and CPA firms, announced today it is now officially certified as SOC2 compliant. Meeting these Service Organization Control standards means it has passed the most rigorous review possible for data security.
SOC2 compliance is a significant milestone for Forest for a number of reasons. First, it affirms Forest’s dedication to ensuring data security, privacy, and regulatory compliance for its clients. Secondly, achieving this certification so early in Forest’s journey—having been established in 2021— is unprecedented, especially in an industry where such recognition is typically pursued by larger, more established companies.
To add, the team completed the audit on a remarkable timeline. The SOC2 audit process is a comprehensive commitment that takes two to three months - Forest completed it in one month.
“Our team pulled together to complete an expedited audit because we were so far ahead of the curve on our security,” said Dylan McArthur, Customer Service Engineer at Forest who managed the SOC2 audit process on behalf of Forest.
SOC2 certification is a rigorous, independent audit that evaluates an organization’s internal controls related to security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy. Passing this audit demonstrates Forest’s unwavering commitment to upholding the highest standards of information security and provides customers with added confidence that their data is managed securely and responsibly.
“Achieving SOC2 compliance is a testament to our team’s commitment to protecting our clients’ confidentiality, safeguarding our clients’ sensitive data and maintaining rigorous security protocols and regulatory standards,” said Edward Van Deman, Founder & CEO of Forest. “It’s incredibly important to our team to monitor and control our system for our clients. We are constantly scanning our data and the data clients give us for corruption or malware.”
This certification further enhances Forest’s ability to support clients in regulated industries that rely on stringent security standards. It reinforces the company’s position as a trusted partner and industry leader, dedicated to operational excellence and best-in-class service.
To learn more about Forest Systems, you’re invited to set up a 15 minute demo with a member of our team. Please schedule at a convenient time for you.