Why SOC2, ISO, and Zero Data Retention Agreements Matter

If you're a financial enterprise leveraging an AI tool, there are a few things worth knowing. Where does our data go? Is it training a model? What security measures are in place?

Three core security certifications and data policies are critical to establishing trust and validating that an AI tool is enterprise-ready. 

SOC 2

SOC 2 evaluates how organizations protect data across five pillars: security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy. 

For AI systems, SOC 2 ensures data governance across the full lifecycle from ingestion to inference. That includes encryption, access controls, versioning of models, and monitoring for drift or bias. In a world where AI models evolve rapidly, SOC 2 proves that a company has the discipline and documentation to handle sensitive data safely.

Why it matters:

• It is validated and continuously audited standard demonstrated enterprise-level security protections

For AI companies, SOC 2 is a framework for continuous accountability that allows enterprises to adopt AI with trust.

ISO 27001

ISO 27001 is the international standard for information security management. While SOC 2 is primarily a U.S. framework, ISO 27001 is recognized globally.

This certification requires companies to implement a formal Information Security Management System (ISMS) focused on risk assessment, internal policies, incident response, and ongoing improvement. It's not a one-time audit; maintaining certification means regular reviews and continuous updates as threats evolve.

For financial services firms operating across borders, ISO 27001 is often a difficult requirement.

Zero-Data Retention

Zero-Data Retention (ZDR) means that data used in AI interactions is not stored or reused after processing.

This approach minimizes the attack surface and reduces compliance risk.  ZDR is rapidly becoming the new expectation for privacy-first AI systems.

Benefits:

• Security: Eliminates persistence of sensitive data.
• Compliance: Reduces regulatory burden and audit scope.

How Endex Handles This

At Endex, SOC 2, ISO, and ZDR are foundational. Our infrastructure is designed for zero-trust, least-privilege access, and continuous monitoring. We adhere to SOC 2 Type 2 and ISO-aligned controls covering data encryption, audit logging, and vendor governance.

Every model interaction at Endex operates under zero-data-retention agreements with our LLM partners. Your financial data, models, and insights are processed securely and never stored or used for training. To learn more about security and compliance at Endex, please see our Trust Center.