
LKCS has again successfully completed an annual SOC 2 Audit on Controls at a service organization relevant to security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality and privacy.
The successful completion of this comprehensive audit demonstrates LKCS' commitment to implementing processes and controls for delivery of high-quality services to its customers. Key services included in the scope of the audit were LKCS' statement processing and e-statement operations, database marketing, direct mail, information technology policies and procedures, and website hosting services.
According to Mike Dudek, President, "LKCS focuses extensively on ensuring the absolute safety and security of our clients' confidential data. Our SOC 2 report reflects the processes and procedures we follow daily, the suitability of our controls design, and the operating effectiveness of the controls we have in place."
The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) has developed the SOC 2 report based on the trust services principles, criteria, and illustrations for security, availability, privacy, confidentially and processing integrity for services organizations. The SOC 2 report includes the AICPA's predefined criteria for industry best practices regarding policies, procedures, and processes related to security, availability, and confidentiality for demonstrating a strong system of internal controls. It is a report by an independent accounting and auditing firm on management's description of a service organization's system and the suitability of the design and operating effectiveness of controls. For more information regarding SOC 2 auditing, please visit http://www.aicpa.org.