Nhost achieves SOC 2 Type II compliance

We're excited to share that Nhost has achieved SOC 2 Type II compliance. This is a big deal for us and for anyone building applications on Nhost, especially if you're working with enterprise customers or handling sensitive data.

Getting SOC 2 Type II isn't just about checking a box. It means an independent auditor spent months looking at how we handle security, and they confirmed we're doing things right.

What is SOC 2 Type II?

SOC 2 is basically the gold standard for security audits in the SaaS world. There are two types: Type I is like a snapshot of your security at one moment, while with Type II auditors watch your security practices for an extended period of time to make sure you're consistently doing what you say you're doing.

SOC 2 audits can cover up to five different areas, but we focused specifically on Security - protecting against unauthorized access and ensuring proper data handling.

This means every part of Nhost has been thoroughly examined for security controls and passed with flying colors.

Why this matters for your applications

When you build on Nhost, you get enterprise-level security without having to think about it. Here's what our SOC 2 Type II compliance means for you:

Faster enterprise sales: when big companies evaluate your app, they'll ask about your backend security. Now you can point to Nhost's SOC 2 report instead of going through months of security questionnaires.
Less compliance headaches: if you're in healthcare, finance, or other regulated industries, you know how painful compliance can be. Our certification helps cover your backend security requirements.
Better sleep at night: you don't have to worry about whether we're handling your data properly. An independent auditor verified that we are.
Instant credibility: enterprise customers take SOC 2 compliance seriously. Having it gives your app immediate legitimacy in those conversations.

How we got here

Getting SOC 2 Type II certified was not easy. The auditors looked at everything we do, including:

Infrastructure: how we secure our cloud setup and networks
Access controls: who can access what, how we manage employee permissions, and how authentication works
Data protection: how we encrypt data, handle backups, and manage data throughout its lifecycle
Change management: our development processes, how we deploy code, and how we monitor everything
Vendor oversight: how we vet and manage our third-party providers
Incident response: what happens when something goes wrong and how we prepare for it

The audit took months and covered everything from our code deployment process to how we onboard new employees. It was thorough, but it gave us confidence that we're doing security right.

This is just the beginning

SOC 2 Type II requires ongoing work. We'll go through annual audits to keep our certification current and make sure our security practices stay in good shape.

As we keep building new features and expanding Nhost, security will always be a core part of what we do. Whether you're building your first app or scaling to millions of users, you can count on Nhost to handle the security side of things properly.

Getting the SOC 2 report

If you're on a Team or Enterprise plan and need our SOC 2 Type II report for your compliance process, you can download it directly from your organization settings in the Nhost Dashboard. No need to email us or wait for a response.

What's next?

We're on track to achieve HIPAA certification soon. This will enable even more teams to build secure applications without compromising on speed or developer experience.

Wrapping up

Getting SOC 2 Type II compliance is a big milestone for us. It proves that we're serious about security and that we're handling your data the right way.

For more details about our security practices and certifications, visit our Security Center.

Ready to build on a backend you don't have to worry about? Get started with Nhost and see what it's like to have enterprise-grade security without the enterprise-grade headaches.