Navigating the World of Data Center Compliance: A Beginner’s Guide for Businesses
Some might think compliance is just another item to tick off on a list; however, in reality, it’s about much more than that. Data center compliance standards are at the foundation of efficient data management, ensuring the three pillars of information security: confidentiality, integrity, and data availability. The importance of compliance standards goes beyond adhering […]
How Data Centers Have Become Critical Partners For Financial Services
The availability of data centers is at the foundation of most applications we use on a daily basis. Failure in the data center can result in payment transaction delays and security issues. As a logical step towards safety, partnering with a resilient and adaptable data center for financial services is of critical importance for financial […]
Volico Data Centers Completed its 2019 SOC 2 Type 2 Audit for Its Data Center Portfolio
Volico Data Centers is proud to announce the completion of the SOC 2 Type II audit for 2019. A-LIGN, an independent accounting, and auditing firm performed the audits and confirmed Volico’s compliance with these industry standards. The compliance reports assure that Volico Data Centers’ services are suitable for businesses and applications that require high security, […]
Solving Compliance Challenges and Requirements
Cloud computing offers many advantages for businesses of all sizes across all industry sectors. One challenge for cloud computing is regulatory compliance. When company data is stored in-house, the business or organization has control of the information. This includes where the data resides, who can access the data, and how it is stored. When the […]
Managed Security Services: Service Provider Benefits
Business security needs can be a complex issue to tackle. Particularly for nontechnology-oriented businesses, the day-to-day burdens of cyber security, firewall management, malware avoidance, customer data security, intrusion detection, and more can be overwhelming or impossible. Many companies turn to a managed security service provider in order to ensure that these issues are addressed by […]
What are the Benefits of a Dedicated Server from Volico?
For business owners, data security and resource management are often a serious consideration, regardless of industry. Utilizing a dedicated server prevents or alleviates many of the most common concerns for private businesses. Volico Data Center not only offers this service, but also a one-of-a-kind management program to allow for complete control and customization to suit […]
Why Your Business Should Rely Only On Certified and Compliant Data Centers
There are currently several types of certifications and audits that a data center can go through to show clients all systems are compliant with regulations, safe and working correctly. These include Service Organization Control (SOC) compliance, the Statement on Standards for Attestation Engagements (SSAE 16) and the Statement on Auditing Standards (SAS) 70. Your business […]
Why You Should Always Look For Cloud Service Providers With SSAE 16/SOC Type II Certifications
There are a few certifications that hosting companies can hold today. They go by several names including Statement on Auditing Standards version 70 (SAS 70), Statement on Standards for Attestation Engagements 16 (SSAE 16), and Service Organization Controls Report (SOC). All of these certifications involve auditing the systems used for hosting. They confirm the service […]
Why Comply With PCI Security Standards Important To My Small Business?
The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard also called the PCI-DSS or PCI, is a set of hundreds of requirements to ensure the security of credit cards and financial data on information technology systems. All businesses handling credit card data must follow the PCI-DSS. You should understand the importance of PCI compliance when choosing a […]