Blue Bison Achieves SOC 2 Type II Accreditation - Raising the Bar for Caribbean HR and Payroll Security

George Town, Cayman Islands - July 2025.

At Blue Bison Software Solutions, our mission has always been simple: to build powerful, locally relevant HR and payroll tools for Caribbean businesses. Today, we’re proud to share a major milestone in that journey - Blue Bison has officially achieved SOC 2 Type II Accreditation. 

This internationally recognized standard affirms that we meet the highest levels of data security, system integrity, and privacy management, and it’s a big deal, not just for us, but for every HR, payroll, and finance team that trusts us with their sensitive employee data.   

Who Benefits Most? 

If you're a: 

• Finance Director preparing for audits or board reviews 

• HR Manager safeguarding employee files and contracts 

• Payroll Officer navigating multi-country compliance 

• Operations Lead looking to reduce vendor risk 

Then this certification wasn’t just a win for us; it was made for you. 

What is SOC 2 Type II Accreditation? 

SOC 2 (Service Organization Control 2) is a rigorous auditing standard developed by the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA). It’s designed to evaluate how cloud-based service providers manage customer data, based on five “Trust Service Criteria”: 

1. Security 

2. Availability 

3. Processing Integrity 

4. Confidentiality 

5. Privacy 

There are two levels of SOC 2: 

While SOC 2 Type I evaluates the design of controls at a single point in time, SOC 2 Type II assesses and examines how effectively those security controls actually work and operate over a sustained period (usually a minimum of six months) through an independent audit. 

For Caribbean businesses relying on Blue Bison for mission-critical payroll and HR processes, this means you’re backed by a system that’s not just secure on paper, but proven in practice they work. 

Why This Matters to Caribbean Businesses 

Many cloud-based HR and payroll solutions used in the region are designed overseas and don’t always prioritize regional privacy laws or data sovereignty concerns. For years, Caribbean businesses have had to choose between outdated local systems or foreign tools with weak regional support. 

By achieving SOC 2 Type II, Blue Bison makes one thing clear: 

You don’t have to compromise on security to use a Caribbean-built platform. 

With SOC 2 Type II accreditation, here’s what you now get: 

• Verified data encryption at rest and in transit 

• Strict internal access controls (no one can view your data unless they’re cleared) 

• Continuous security monitoring & breach alerts 

• Proven uptime and operational availability 

• Audit-friendly logs to help your compliance team prepare for internal or government reviews 

 “As a CFO or HR Director, you’re already responsible for people, processes, and reporting.

You shouldn’t have to worry about whether your software is holding up its end of the deal.” 

For financial directors, HR leads, and compliance officers, this certification: 

• Validates that Blue Bison adheres to industry-standard controls 

• Ensures encrypted transmission and storage of employee data 

• Confirms that access controls, incident response, and auditing processes are robust and ongoing 

• Provides confidence during board reviews, audits, and vendor assessments 

Built for the Caribbean. Certified Globally. 

This milestone reflects our belief that Caribbean businesses deserve the same world-class systems used by global enterprises, but adapted to regional laws, realities, and culture. 

Our commitment to security now matches our commitment to compliance and local understanding. Whether you're managing NIS submissions in Trinidad, health surcharge deductions in Barbados, or leave requests in the Cayman Islands, you can do so with peace of mind. 

What’s Next? 

Our security work doesn’t stop here. SOC 2 Type II is not a one-and-done; it’s a continuous commitment. We’ll be undergoing annual audits to maintain this certification and will continue investing in: 

• Real-time monitoring and alerting 

• Role-based permissions for user access 

• Encrypted reporting for sensitive payroll and HR data 

• Regular disaster recovery and penetration testing 

From Our CEO 

Achieving SOC 2 Type II accreditation is a significant milestone for Blue Bison and a reflection of our ongoing dedication to our clients’ trust and data security. It reinforces our commitment to maintaining the highest level of operational integrity and sets the stage for continued growth with enterprise-grade reliability. 

This achievement demonstrates Blue Bison’s proactive approach to compliance and risk management, enhancing its position as a trusted partner to organisations that prioritise secure and reliable technology solutions.” 

Graham Pearson, 

- CEO, Blue Bison Software 

About Blue Bison 

Blue Bison Software Solutions is a Cayman Islands-based provider of innovative HR and payroll software solutions, trusted by over 18,000 monthly subscribers across Bermuda and the Caribbean region. The company serves a wide range of industries, including hospitality, legal, finance, audit, education, and healthcare. Known for its commitment to quality, innovation, and exceptional customer service, Blue Bison helps organizations streamline their operations while upholding the highest standards of compliance and data protection. 

As a cloud-based HR and payroll platform purpose-built for Caribbean businesses. From automating NIS compliance to handling region-specific pay cycles, we help HR and finance teams work smarter, stay compliant, and serve their employees better across Jamaica, Bahamas, Turks & Caicos, Roatan, Trinidad & Tobago, Cayman Islands, Bermuda, and more.  

Learn more at bluebisonsoftware.com 

Your team deserves software that understands your context and protects your data, without shortcuts.