Valor's Industry-Leading Controls & Standards

At Valor, we pride ourselves on maintaining the highest standards of security, financial integrity, and software controls. Our commitment to excellence is evident in our rigorous adherence to the SOC II readiness assessment and ISO 200071 standards. Here's a comprehensive overview of our controls and standards and how they benefit our institutional-level clients, including banks:

SOC Readiness Assessment:

SOC (Service Organization Control) is a rigorous standard that focuses on a business's non-financial reporting controls as they relate to security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy of a system. At Valor:

1. Security: We ensure that our systems are protected against unauthorized access, both physical and logical.
2. Availability: Our systems are available for operation and use as committed or agreed upon.
3. Processing Integrity: We ensure that system processing is complete, valid, accurate, timely, and authorized.
4. Confidentiality: Information designated as confidential is protected as such.
5. Privacy: Personal information is collected, used, retained, disclosed, and disposed of in conformity with our privacy notice and criteria set by the AICPA.

ISO 200071 Assessment:

The ISO 200071 standard is a globally recognized benchmark for information security management. Valor's adherence to this standard means:

1. Risk Management: We have a systematic approach to managing sensitive company information and ensuring its confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
2. Regular Audits: Our systems and processes undergo regular audits to ensure they meet the stringent requirements of ISO 200071.
3. Continuous Improvement: We are committed to the continuous improvement of our information security management systems.

Cybersecurity:

In today's digital age, cybersecurity is paramount. At Valor:

1. Advanced Threat Protection: We employ state-of-the-art threat detection and mitigation tools to protect our systems.
2. Regular Training: Our team undergoes regular cybersecurity training to stay updated with the latest threats and mitigation techniques.
3. Data Encryption: All sensitive data, both at rest and in transit, is encrypted using industry-leading encryption standards.

Financial Controls:

1. Transparency: We maintain complete transparency in all our financial dealings, ensuring trust and integrity.
2. Regular Audits: Our financial records undergo regular audits to ensure accuracy and compliance with all regulatory standards.
3. Fraud Detection: Advanced fraud detection mechanisms are in place to prevent any unauthorized transactions.

Software Controls:

1. Regular Updates: Our software systems are regularly updated to ensure they are free from vulnerabilities.
2. User Authentication: Multi-factor authentication ensures that only authorized personnel can access our systems.
3. Data Backup: Regular backups ensure that data is never lost, even in the event of unforeseen circumstances.

Benefits to Institutional-Level Clients:

1. Trust: Our adherence to these standards ensures that banks and other institutional clients can trust us with their most sensitive information.
2. Reliability: Our systems are robust and reliable, ensuring uninterrupted service.
3. Compliance: We ensure that all our processes are compliant with industry standards, reducing the risk for our clients.
4. Peace of Mind: Knowing that Valor employs the best controls and standards in the industry gives our clients peace of mind.

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