Shore Group Achieves SOC 2 Type 1 Certification, Reinforcing Its Commitment to Data Security and Client Trust
Certification underscores Shore's dedication to the highest standards of security, availability, and confidentiality for its clients across financial services, community banking, and beyond.
New York, NY (April 6, 2026) — Shore Group, an AI-enabled managed data services and operations company, today announced it has successfully achieved SOC 2 Type 1 certification. The milestone validates that Shore's systems, processes, and controls meet the rigorous standards established by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) for the security and confidentiality of client data.
SOC 2 certification is widely recognized as one of the most important benchmarks for service organizations that handle sensitive data. The certification is issued following an independent audit by a licensed CPA firm and evaluates an organization's controls across key Trust Services Criteria, including Security, Availability, and Confidentiality. Shore's clients operate in heavily regulated industries, including community banking, financial services, insurance, and logistics — the certification provides third-party validation that their data is managed with rigor, discipline, and accountability.
"At Shore Group, data security is not a check the box exercise, it is foundational to everything we do," said Marcus Cherian, CTO of Shore Group. "Achieving SOC 2 Type 1 certification is a reflection of the controls, processes, and culture our team has built to protect our clients and their customers. As we continue to scale our automation and AI-enabled services, this certification ensures that security scales with us."
The audit was conducted by Cyberguard Compliance and covered Shore Group's managed data services operations, including its proprietary Polaris platform and associated infrastructure. The certification process involved a comprehensive review of Shore's security policies, access controls, risk management practices, incident response procedures, and data handling protocols across its operations.
"Our clients trust us with some of their most sensitive operational and customer data, and that trust is something we take seriously every day," said Dave Macolino, President and COO of Shore Group. "SOC 2 certification gives our clients, and prospective clients, an independent, verified assurance that Shore Group operates at the standards they expect from a long-term partner."
Shore Group will maintain its SOC 2 compliance on an ongoing basis through continuous monitoring and annual re-audits, ensuring its security posture evolves alongside its clients' needs. The SOC 2 Type 1 certification builds on Shore Group's existing ISO 27001 certification, further strengthening its position as a trusted managed data services partner for community banks, financial institutions, and other small to midsize businesses navigating an increasingly complex data and compliance landscape.
About Shore Group
Shore Group helps small and mid-sized businesses solve operational challenges they can't staff or automate their way out of alone. Through Shore Digital Services, the company offers flexible engagement models, from elastic staffing to fully managed solutions powered by intelligent automation. Learn more at www.shoregrp.com.
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