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Ask Google AI Sangfor Technologies, a global provider of cybersecurity and cloud computing solutions, today announced that its Athena SASE platform has achieved Service Organization Control (SOC) 2 Type 2 certification following a comprehensive 12-month independent audit conducted by Deloitte, one of the world’s Big Four accounting and professional services firms.
Demonstrating Sustained Security Controls
Unlike SOC 2 Type 1, which evaluates the design of security controls at a specific point in time, SOC 2 Type 2 assesses both the design and operational effectiveness of those controls over an extended period. The year-long audit conducted by Deloitte verified that Sangfor’s security processes and internal controls were consistently implemented and operating effectively throughout the review period.
The assessment evaluated the Trust Services Criteria for security, availability, and confidentiality, confirming that Athena SASE maintains safeguards designed to protect sensitive enterprise data and ensure reliable service delivery.
Strengthening Enterprise Confidence
Independent validation from Deloitte reinforces Sangfor’s commitment to transparency and operational accountability. The certification provides additional assurance for organizations operating in regulated sectors such as banking, healthcare, and government.
“Achieving SOC 2 Type 2 certification is an important milestone for our team,” said Darren Du, VP of Sangfor International Market at Sangfor Technologies. “It reflects our commitment to maintaining strong operational discipline and robust security practices. Our customers can rely on Athena SASE to deliver consistent protection and secure connectivity for users, devices, and applications across their environments.”
Key Highlights of the Certification
Continuous Control Effectiveness
Verification that Sangfor’s security controls were consistently implemented and maintained throughout the 12-month audit period.
Independent Third-Party Validation
An external audit by Deloitte providing objective assurance regarding the effectiveness of Sangfor’s internal security and operational controls.
About Sangfor Athena SASE
Sangfor Athena SASE is a cloud-native platform that converges networking and security capabilities to support modern hybrid work environments. The platform integrates a global private backbone of points of presence (PoPs) with advanced security services including Secure Web Gateway (SWG), Data Loss Prevention (DLP), and Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA), enabling organizations to simplify network security management while maintaining strong protection for users and data.
To explore how Athena SASE can support your organization’s secure connectivity and hybrid work initiatives, visit the Athena SASE webpage or contact us to request a demo or speak with an expert about your security requirements.
