Applied Tech

Applied Tech

Speciality: Network and Infrastructure Penetration Testing

Madison, United States 151 employees
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[01] About

Applied Tech is a private cybersecurity firm specializing in computer and network security, with 85 employees, $7.8M annual revenue, founded in 1999 in Madison, Wisconsin. The company explicitly discusses penetration testing services, including dedicated resources on security assessments, indicating a focus on security testing offerings.

Applied Tech was established in 1999 to provide progressive managed IT services to organizations and companies in need of strategic IT support. Our mission is simple; to be the most proactive managed IT and security services provider in Midwest. With a culture aligned to run alongside your fast-paced and dynamic environment, you can trust us to support your mission-critical technologies while you focus on your core business. Applied Tech is headquartered in Madison, WI with additional offices in Waukesha, WI and Wausau, WI. We work as a team to provide responsive and comprehensive business IT support customized to fit your company’s current need, future plans, and budget. Our team and our services are constantly evolving to provide our clients with the technology tools they need to run their businesses better. Give us a call or check out our website to learn more. If you ask our customers why they chose us and why they stay with us (we have an extraordinary 95 percent retention rate), they will tell you it is because Applied Tech works hard at being a trusted partner to help them beat the competition by being faster, better, stronger – and strategic. Before we do anything, we listen and learn about your business to understand the issues you face and where you want your company to go. In addition to having affordable rates, we pride ourselves on building long- term business relationships that help meet your technology needs today and in the future. Specific industries in which we specialize include: healthcare, commercial & residential real estate management, science & technology, financial, legal, manufacturing, construction, government agencies, education, non-profit organizations and trade associations to name a few.
[02] Services
Managed IT Services Including Cloud And Infrastructure
Cybersecurity
Productivity Solutions
IT Growth Strategy
Outsourced IT Support
Penetration Testing
Vulnerability Assessment
Compliance Assistance.
[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
  • Capital First Trust
  • Westphal & Company
  • Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin
  • Forward Service Corporation
  • Encore Construction
  • Inc.
  • The Alliance
  • Steve Brown Apartments