Growmark Takes New Step Toward Data Security

Growmark has recently accomplished a milestone toward keeping customer data safe and secure.

The company received the System and Organization Controls (SOC) 2 Type I compliance certification, which is a set of security standards outlining how organizations should protect customer information from security incidents such as data breaches.

“This security designation is a testimony of our commitment to the data security we provide our customers. When companies do business with us, no matter their size or location around the world, we can offer them the highest standard of data security,” said Jeff Mosley, Growmark information security manager who helped lead the project.

In order to achieve SOC 2 compliance, Growmark went through an audit conducted by Johanson Group LLP to ensure they were meeting the certification requirements for storing customer data in terms of security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality and privacy. 

Johanson Group, who specializes in SOC 2 audits, reviewed the company’s controls, policies and procedures and confirmed they meet the standards for wholesale and retail agriculture and energy products and services. 

For Growmark to maintain this certification, the audit process will be repeated annually. 

“Our current customers, from the farm field to the boardroom, can rest assured that their data is secure when they use our digital management tools,” Mosley said.