Toku Achieves SOC 2 Accreditation: Strengthening Security and Compliance in Token Compensation

In an industry defined by innovation, decentralization, and constant evolution, trust has become the most valuable currency of all. As blockchain and Web3 organizations scale globally, they face mounting challenges around security, compliance, and data protection — areas where even a minor oversight can lead to serious consequences.

At Toku, we’ve made it our mission to eliminate these risks by building the most secure and compliant infrastructure for global employment and token compensation. From token grant administration and payroll to Employer of Record (EOR) and Professional Employer Organization (PEO) services, every part of Toku’s platform has been designed with privacy, transparency, and regulatory rigor at its core.

Today, we’re proud to announce a major milestone in that mission: Toku has achieved SOC 2 accreditation. This accomplishment demonstrates our ongoing commitment to setting the industry standard for security and compliance in Web3 employment solutions.

SOC 2 is one of the world’s most respected information-security frameworks — established by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) — and is recognized globally as proof that an organization adheres to the highest levels of data protection and operational integrity.

For our clients, this means complete confidence that every transaction, record, and data exchange within Toku’s systems meets the same stringent standards expected of leading global enterprises. For the broader crypto ecosystem, it’s further validation that secure, compliant token compensation is not just possible — it’s the future.

What is SOC 2 and Why It’s Important for Toku

Every organization that handles sensitive data — from financial records to personal information — is expected to uphold rigorous standards of security, availability, and confidentiality. The SOC 2 framework, developed by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), is the global benchmark that measures how effectively a company meets those expectations.

SOC 2 (System and Organization Controls 2) compliance requires companies to undergo an independent, third-party audit assessing their internal controls against five Trust Service Criteria: Security, Availability, Processing Integrity, Confidentiality, and Privacy. These criteria ensure that systems are designed and operated to protect user data, maintain service uptime, and manage sensitive information responsibly.

For Toku, achieving SOC 2 accreditation is more than a regulatory checkbox — it’s a reflection of our core philosophy of trust and transparency. As the only crypto-native Employer of Record (EOR) and Professional Employer Organization (PEO) offering token compensation and tax compliance solutions, we handle extremely sensitive data across jurisdictions, including payroll details, tax documents, token grant information, and personal employee data.

By meeting the SOC 2 standard, Toku demonstrates that our infrastructure, internal processes, and employee protocols are designed and maintained according to the same rigorous standards trusted by global financial institutions, Fortune 500 companies, and leading SaaS providers.

This milestone assures our partners, clients, and their employees that their information is handled with the highest integrity and that Toku’s systems are resilient, monitored, and continuously improved to protect against evolving threats.

In short, SOC 2 compliance reinforces Toku’s leadership in Web3 employment and compensation infrastructure — setting a new benchmark for security and reliability in the crypto ecosystem.

What Was Audited

Achieving SOC 2 accreditation is no small task — it requires months of preparation, detailed documentation, and a deep, independent evaluation of every system that touches sensitive client data. For Toku, this process meant putting our entire operational and technical infrastructure under the microscope.

The audit, conducted by an independent third-party certified public accounting firm, evaluated Toku’s controls across three of the AICPA’s Trust Services Criteria: Security, Availability, and Confidentiality.

Each of these pillars was examined through hundreds of control points designed to verify that Toku consistently safeguards data and maintains operational resilience across every touchpoint of our business.

Specifically, the audit covered:

• Infrastructure Security: How Toku’s internal systems, cloud infrastructure, and development environments are protected against unauthorized access, both digitally and physically.
• Access Management and Authentication: Verification that only authorized personnel can access sensitive information, backed by rigorous identity-management and multi-factor authentication protocols.
• Data Protection and Encryption: Assessment of encryption methods for data at rest and in transit, ensuring payroll, tax, and token compensation data are always secured end-to-end.
• System Availability and Continuity: Evaluation of Toku’s business continuity, disaster recovery, and uptime controls to ensure that our services remain operational 24/7 — even under unexpected conditions.
• Information Confidentiality: Review of policies and technical measures that protect sensitive client and employee data from misuse, leaks, or exposure.
• Vendor and Third-Party Management: Examination of how Toku vets, monitors, and governs external service providers to ensure end-to-end compliance and security alignment.

In addition, the audit validated that Toku’s hiring, onboarding, and internal HR processes uphold the same standards of integrity and security expected from our client-facing operations.

By passing this extensive review, Toku has proven that our systems and processes meet or exceed the highest standards of enterprise-grade security. It ensures that every component of our token grant administration, payroll, and EOR services operates under the strictest data-protection and availability protocols.

This achievement is not just about compliance — it’s about reinforcing the trust our clients place in us every time they choose Toku to manage their token compensation and global employment programs.

How Toku’s SOC 2 Accreditation Protects Your Organization’s Security and Privacy

Toku’s SOC 2 accreditation is more than a certification — it’s a tangible proof of trust. For organizations operating in the fast-moving, high-stakes world of crypto and Web3, data security is not optional. The sensitivity of token compensation, payroll, and employment data means even a minor breach could have severe financial, legal, and reputational consequences.

SOC 2 accreditation demonstrates that Toku’s infrastructure, policies, and daily operations meet the same gold-standard security expectations as enterprise-grade financial institutions. Here’s how this directly benefits your organization:

1. Confidence in Data Security

Every interaction between your organization and Toku — from employee onboarding to token grant administration — is safeguarded by audited, continuously monitored security controls.

Toku employs end-to-end encryption, access segmentation, and continuous intrusion monitoring, ensuring that your sensitive data (payroll, wallet addresses, tax records) never leaves protected environments.

2. Seamless Compliance Alignment

In a world where compliance standards are rapidly evolving — across crypto, labor law, and data privacy — Toku’s SOC 2 accreditation acts as a compliance multiplier.

It assures your legal and security teams that Toku meets the stringent governance expectations of major jurisdictions, from the EU’s GDPR and US data privacy laws to APAC’s financial compliance frameworks. This means your organization can confidently scale across borders knowing that every transaction and data exchange remains compliant by design.

3. Reduced Vendor Risk

When you choose an external provider, you inherently inherit their security posture. Toku’s SOC 2 compliance mitigates this risk by providing independent, third-party verification of our data-handling and security standards.

Our clients — including some of the world’s top protocols, foundations, and exchanges — can now rely on documented assurance that Toku meets the highest levels of operational and information security integrity.

4. Operational Continuity and Reliability

Toku’s systems are engineered for uptime and resilience. The SOC 2 audit evaluated and verified our disaster recovery, incident response, and redundancy protocols, ensuring your payroll and token compensation operations continue seamlessly even in the event of unexpected system disruptions or external threats.

5. Strengthened Trust with Stakeholders

For crypto organizations seeking to attract institutional investors, enterprise partnerships, or large-scale token holders, demonstrating strong data protection standards is critical.

By partnering with a SOC 2–certified service provider, your organization signals to investors, regulators, and contributors that you take compliance, data protection, and risk management seriously — enhancing your overall credibility and operational maturity in the global market.

A Continuous Commitment to Security Excellence

Earning SOC 2 accreditation is only the beginning. Toku has established a continuous monitoring and improvement program to ensure our security framework evolves alongside emerging threats and regulatory changes.

Regular internal audits, third-party penetration tests, and real-time monitoring ensure that our systems remain resilient, scalable, and ahead of industry standards.

As Toku’s CEO and Founder, Ken O’Friel, noted:

“Obtaining SOC 2 accreditation serves as an important attestation of Toku’s unwavering commitment to security and compliance. Toku is always investing in the best infrastructure and controls available to keep our clients’ data safe and our services running securely, 24/7.”

At Toku, we view this milestone not as a finish line, but as another step in our long-term mission to set the global benchmark for security, trust, and compliance in token compensation and Web3 employment solutions.

Setting the Standard for Security in Web3 Employment

Toku’s SOC 2 accreditation isn’t just a badge — it’s a promise.

A promise that every token grant, payroll transaction, and employee record handled through Toku is protected by enterprise-grade security and verified by independent auditors.

In an industry built on trust and transparency, Toku continues to lead by example — ensuring that crypto-native organizations can focus on innovation, growth, and scaling globally, without worrying about compliance or data risks.

As the first crypto-native Employer of Record (EOR) and Professional Employer Organization (PEO) offering token compensation and tax compliance, Toku remains committed to raising the bar for operational excellence across Web3.

Your organization deserves a partner that treats compliance and security as seriously as you do.

Partner with Toku today — and give your team, your investors, and your community complete confidence in every token, every transaction, and every record.

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