Nexum, Inc.

Nexum, Inc.

Speciality: Web and Mobile Application Pentesting

Hammond, United States 99 employees
[01] About

Cybersecurity company specializing in enterprise and network security solutions; provides penetration testing, security assessments, managed security services, and professional consulting; 53 employees, $6.5M revenue, founded 2002, headquartered in Hammond, Indiana, with a focus on comprehensive security testing and consulting.

Founded in Chicago in 2002, Nexum, Inc. takes a comprehensive approach to security. From the detection and prevention of network threats, intrusions, and disruptions, to ensuring our best in order to complete business objectives - we create custom solutions to fit your needs. What makes us different than other security companies? Security is our focus and our specialty. We understand that IT security doesn’t have to be complex to be effective. We take a smart, no-nonsense approach to help our clients simplify and meet their IT security needs in a fully customized way. With offices in the Midwest, Southeast, Southwest, and Northeast, Nexum continues its dedication to technical excellence with a customer-centric approach. Nexum has redundant security and network operation command centers in Chicago and New Mexico, providing ‘round the clock delivery of Nexum’s first*defense® line of managed security services and technical support to customers from large multinational corporations to smaller, regional and local organizations. Nexum is a highly qualified provider of IT security solutions, including: • Hardware and Software Products • Security Engineering and Architecture Services • Managed Security Services • Level I and Level II Support programs for Check Point, F5, Juniper, Blue Coat Systems and Nokia • Authorized Security Training • IT Risk Assessment and Application Security Testing Services At Nexum, working to ensure the security and availability of your critical business infrastructure is more than just our business — it is our pastime, our mission, and our passion. In 2008, Nexum was named to Inc. Magazine’s 500 Fastest-Growing Private Companies, and CRN’s Fast Growth 100. Nexum was recently named 10th in the 2008 Crain’s Fastest-Growing Chicago Companies.
[02] Services
Managed & Monitored Services
Security Assessment Including Penetration Testing
Cloud Security
Application Security
Enterprise & Network Security
Identity & Access Management
Manufacturer-authorized Support
Manufacturer-authorized Training
Professional Services
[03] Certifications
SOC 2 Type 2

SOC 2 Type 2 Certification


Origin


SOC 2 (System and Organization Controls 2) was developed by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and introduced in 2011 as part of their Service Organization Control reporting framework. It was created to address the growing need for standardized security auditing as businesses increasingly moved their data and operations to third-party cloud service providers. The AICPA recognized that traditional financial auditing standards were insufficient for evaluating the security practices of technology service providers, prompting the development of SOC 2 to assess controls related to security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy based on their Trust Services Criteria.


Industry Importance


SOC 2 Type 2 certification is highly valued because it provides independent verification that a service provider has implemented and maintained effective security controls over a specified period (typically 6-12 months), rather than just at a single point in time like Type 1. This certification has become an essential requirement for vendors handling sensitive customer data, as it demonstrates to clients and stakeholders that robust security measures are consistently in place. Many enterprises now require SOC 2 Type 2 reports from their vendors as part of their third-party risk management programs, making it a competitive necessity for SaaS companies, cloud providers, and data processors seeking to build trust and win business with security-conscious organizations.

[05] Notable Clients
  • Nexum
  • Inc. does not publicly list specific notable clients on their website or in available public sources. However
  • they have a broad ecosystem of technology partners including well-known companies such as F5 Networks
  • Fortinet
  • IBM
  • Juniper Networks
  • Palo Alto Networks
  • Google
  • Microsoft
  • and others. These partners indicate the high-quality technology solutions they work with but do not directly confirm client names.