Halo Security Achieves SOC 2 Type II Compliance, Demonstrating Sustained Security Excellence Over Time

Halo Security has announced that it has achieved SOC 2 Type II compliance following a multi-month audit by Insight Assurance, demonstrating that its security controls operate effectively and consistently over time. The declaration, published in Miami on 22 January 2026, notes that the extended audit assessed operational effectiveness, consistency, continuous monitoring, change management and incident response.

Halo Security, which specialises in external attack surface management and penetration testing, partnered with Genius GRC for guidance and used the Vanta platform to maintain continuous compliance readiness, including a custom integration between its platform and Vanta to streamline the audit process.

According to CyberNewsWire, the certificationunderscores Halo Security’s commitment to protecting customer data through proven, operational security practices and reinforces its position as a trusted partner for organisations requiring comprehensive external security assessments. The company states that the SOC 2 Type II achievement reflects security processes embedded into day-to-day operations rather than a one-off compliance exercise. Halo Security is PCI DSS ASV and SOC 2 Type II certified, with a 100% US-based team.