Backlight is excited to announce that iconik, our cloud-based collaboration and media management hub, has achieved SOC 2 Type I compliance, marking a step forward in our continued commitment to security. This certification reflects our ongoing dedication to protecting the integrity and confidentiality of the data entrusted to us by our users.
Additionally, Zype and ftrack, both part of the Backlight ecosystem, are also SOC 2 compliant, further underscoring our unwavering commitment to maintaining security standards across all our platforms.
What SOC 2 compliance means for our users
SOC 2, or System and Organization Controls 2, is a recognized and trusted framework for managing data securely. For companies managing large volumes of media assets, SOC 2 compliance provides assurance that iconik’s infrastructure and operations are designed to protect sensitive content at every step. Our SOC 2 covers key security areas, including secure data handling, monitoring, and threat management, ensuring our platform meets industry standards.
“Achieving SOC 2 compliance is a testament to our ongoing commitment to providing a platform that our users can trust. As media workflows become more complex and globally distributed, we focus on ensuring that all data and media assets within iconik are protected.” Mikael Wahlberg, Executive Vice President, Engineering, Backlight
Ensuring future-forward security
As the demands on media asset management systems continue to grow, so do the expectations around security. iconik’s SOC 2 compliance underscores our long-term commitment to ensuring that all media and metadata in the platform are protected against evolving threats.
Our security measures are not static—they adapt as the industry and the security landscape evolve. We will continue to innovate and implement the controls and practices necessary to keep your media assets safe.
Comprehensive security measures at every level
Alongside SOC 2 certification, iconik’s security framework is designed to protect your media at every step, with features like encryption at rest and in transit, secure hybrid cloud storage, and bring-your-own storage, as well as fine-grained roles and access controls. We continuously monitor for threats, comply with GDPR, and undergo regular testing to ensure data remains safe. And by partnering with leading cloud providers, we leverage best-in-class infrastructure to safeguard your content and privacy. Learn more about iconik security.