Securing the U.S. geoscience market with annual penetration testing
Meeting rigorous SOC 2 compliance standards for data security
The requirements
As a provider of geoscience solutions, ROGII handles highly sensitive data that must meet strict SOC 2 compliance standards. Therefore, annual penetration testing was essential to:
- Identify vulnerabilities before they could be exploited
- Validate access controls, monitoring, and incident response
- Maintain ongoing SOC 2 certification and operational security
- Ensure client trust through demonstrably robust data protection
Given the complexity of ROGII’s cloud environment and API-dependent workflows, the client sought a partner capable of thorough, compliance-focused penetration testing. And turned to IDS Group for the job.
The project at-a-glance
- SOC 2 compliance mastery: Delivered rigorous, audit-aligned testing to maintain the gold standard for sensitive geoscience data security.
- Proactive risk reduction: Identified and remediated critical vulnerabilities across cloud environments and APIs before exploitation.
- Strengthened system integrity: Enhanced encryption and access controls, significantly reducing year-over-year security risks.
- Enterprise trust & growth: Provided the high-level security assurance required to win and retain major US-based corporate clients.
- Continuous security roadmap: Established an annual, proactive testing cycle to ensure the platform remains resilient and audit-ready.
Our solution
IDS Group implemented a tailored, SOC 2–aligned penetration testing programme covering all critical aspects of ROGII’s systems.
Our security specialists conducted in-depth tests simulating real-world threats across ROGII’s applications and cloud storage environment. Advanced scanning tools identified potential vulnerabilities, prioritising high-risk areas for remediation. Every step mapped directly to SOC 2 security principles – including access control, monitoring, and incident response – ensuring the client met strict compliance requirements. Detailed reports provided actionable insights, prioritised remediation, and a roadmap for maintaining continuous SOC 2 compliance.
The results
ROGII successfully maintained its SOC 2 compliance status, passing audits with confidence and demonstrating a secure, reliable approach to handling sensitive geoscience data. Through IDS Group’s annual penetration testing, the team reduced critical vulnerabilities across key areas including user access, API security, and data transfer protocols – significantly strengthening the overall security posture.
This enhanced level of protection improved system integrity and reinforced client trust, giving customers confidence that their data is stored and managed to the highest standards. By staying aligned with evolving SOC 2 requirements year after year, ROGII ensured its platform remains resilient and audit-ready in a fast-moving market.
Highlights
- SOC 2 compliance maintained and verified
- Critical vulnerabilities reduced year-over-year
- Enhanced encryption, access control, and data integrity
- Increased client confidence and operational reliability
“IDS Group’s annual penetration tests are essential to our commitment to SOC 2 compliance and overall security. The team’s expertise allows us to detect and address vulnerabilities swiftly, ensuring our clients’ data is safeguarded, which in turn strengthens our reputation and reliability in the industry.” My team also comprised EY, Axiom and IBM professionals, and in terms of the quality of the work, I found IDS consistently planned and executed more effectively. I would have no hesitation in recommending them for a secure large enterprise project.
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