Advanced Discovery Awarded ISO 27001 and SOC 2 Type II Certifications

AUSTIN, Texas, May 18, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --

New certifications underscore Advanced Discovery's commitment to client data security  

International litigation services provider Advanced Discovery today announced its achievement of both an ISO 27001 and a SOC 2 Type II certification.  The ISO 27001 is the preeminent certification for an information security management system, and a SOC 2 Type II represents a certification of both the design and the operational effectiveness of service delivery controls at Advanced Discovery.

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"The reliability and security of systems and processes are a paramount concern of corporations and law firms," says James Branch, Executive Vice President for IT and Security Officer.  "We are committed to continuous improvement to address that concern, and we are proud to have achieved these certifications."

Rick Hutchinson, Chief Operating Officer, had this to say:

"In an era of frequent government and corporate data breaches, and of public revelations like the Panama Papers, we recognize that security must come first for corporations and law firms. And, since the threats to data security are ever-changing, so must our response be ever-improving.  These certifications evidence our dedication to that goal and to the protection of our clients' sensitive data." 

About Advanced Discovery 

Advanced Discovery is an award-winning, end-to-end eDiscovery services and software provider, supporting law firms and corporations since 2002. Advanced Discovery offers project planning and budgeting, data preservation and forensic collection, early case assessment, hosted review, managed document review, and more from its numerous state-of-the-art facilities across the country. The company employs leading professionals in the industry, applies defensible workflows, and provides industry-proven technology across all phases of the eDiscovery lifecycle. This devotion to excellence has earned Advanced Discovery inclusion on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest growing companies in the US four consecutive years and recognition as a top provider by Legal Times, Texas' Best and other publications. More information is available at http://www.advanceddiscovery.com.

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