When you're working in or alongside the most regulated industries in the world, security isn't a talking point or something you say; It's the entire conversation.

Aten SecurityTM is built specifically for our customers in highly regulated organizations, where compliance isn't optional - it's the foundation of everything they do. These are organizations where a single missed message could trigger an audit. Where a data breach doesn't just make headlines - it ends careers and costs hundreds of millions of dollars.

So when we tell them we're building the most secure communications platform for non-email channels (Slack, Teams, WhatsApp, etc.), they don't take our word for it. They verify.

That's why we've made continuous investment in compliance and security verification core to how we operate. Our recent milestones - achieving SOC 2 Type II certification, earning recognition from Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) for secure-by-design practices, and advancing toward ISO 42001 - aren't just checkboxes. They're proof of Aten Security’s maturity and readiness for enterprise trust.

SOC 2 Type II: Security That Works in Practice

Let's be clear about what SOC 2 Type II actually means. It's not a one-time audit. This certification is achieved after months of continuous monitoring, internal audits, and employee training.

For Aten SecurityTM , that meant proving our systems maintain the highest standards for security, availability, confidentiality, and integrity. It meant showing that our team is trained on security protocols. That we have documented incident response procedures. That every piece of our platform has been tested and validated.

When a compliance officer at a major bank evaluates our platform, they're not reading marketing copy. They're requesting our SOC 2 report. They're seeing proof from an independent auditor that we meet the same rigorous standards their regulators - the SEC, FINRA, CFTC - demand from them.

That's what enterprise-ready looks like. Not claims. Verification.

CISA Recognition: Building Security In, Not Bolting It On

There's a principle in cybersecurity that sounds obvious but is rarely followed: security should be built into your product from day one, not added later as a patch.

CISA's Secure by Design initiative is the federal government's push to make this standard practice across America's critical infrastructure. The goal is simple - make security the default, not an upgrade.

Aten SecurityTM has aligned our engineering practices with these federal standards. We've been recognized by CISA for our commitment to secure-by-design principles, which means every layer of our architecture is built with security as the foundation.

What does that mean in practice? 

• Tenant isolation isn't a feature we added - it's built into the infrastructure. 
• Customer-managed encryption gives organizations control over their own keys. 
• Write-once-read-many journaling ensures records can't be altered or deleted. 
• Real-time threat detection analyzes communications as they happen. 
• Every message, every action, every alert is logged for complete auditability.

Beyond CISA's recognition, we're also working with the government to become a CVE Numbering Authority. That's the formal designation that allows us to identify and disclose security vulnerabilities. It's another signal that we're not just talking about transparency - we're institutionalizing it.

ISO 42001: Responsible AI Isn't Optional

Here's the uncomfortable truth about AI in security: most companies building AI-powered tools have no formal governance framework for how those models work.

That's a problem. Especially when those AI models are analyzing your most sensitive communications.

At Aten SecurityTM , our AI models detect policy violations, identify sensitive data, and flag potential threats in real time. They're analyzing messages that could contain insider information, personal data, or material non-public information. That's why AI governance isn't optional for us - it's mandatory.

We're pursuing ISO 42001 certification, the world's first international standard for AI management systems. It governs how organizations develop and deploy AI responsibly, ensuring systems are auditable, explainable, and aligned with ethical principles.

For us, this means our AI isn't a black box. It's governed by frameworks that ensure transparency and accountability. It means we're thinking ahead to the challenges our customers will face as AI becomes central to compliance programs.

We're among the first communications security companies to finalize AI governance at this level. Because if we're asking customers to trust us with their most sensitive conversations, we need to show them exactly how that trust is protected.

What This Actually Means for Customers

Here's what these certifications translate to in practice:

When a security team evaluates Aten SecurityTM , they're not relying on our sales pitch or talking points. They can request our SOC 2 report. They can see our alignment with federal cybersecurity standards. They can review how our AI governance frameworks protect their data.

This makes vendor risk assessments seamless and reduces friction in procurement. And most importantly, it gives CISOs and compliance officers confidence that we're not just saying the right things - we're proving them.

This Is a Journey, Not a Destination

Certifications are milestones. Enterprise-grade security is a culture.

At Aten SecurityTM , we view compliance as an ongoing commitment to our customers and to the integrity of the systems they trust. We're not checking boxes. We're building a foundation.

We're continuing to expand our compliance coverage. SOC 2 audits will be renewed annually. ISO 42001 certification is on track. We're mapping our practices to GDPR requirements. We're working toward ISO 27001. And we're developing customer-managed key capabilities that give organizations even more control over their data.

Our vision is to build a fully transparent Trust Center where customers can verify our compliance posture in real time. No waiting for reports. No opaque security claims. Just provable security that anyone can see and verify for themselves.

Because at the end of the day, business moves at the speed of trust. And trust starts with security you can verify.

See It Yourself

Visit our Trust Center to view our security principles and compliance milestones.

If you're a CISO or compliance leader navigating communications security, reach out. We'd love to show you what we're building and share our SOC 2 report.

And if you're building in this space - whether as an engineer, security researcher, or compliance professional - let's talk. We're always looking for people who believe security is something you prove, not something you say.