Private Cloud for Third-Party Administrators

Why TPAs Choose Private Cloud Over Public Cloud

Public cloud services like AWS and Azure offer convenience, but for TPAs handling sensitive participant data for 401(k) plans, profit sharing plans, cash balance plans, and ESOPs, they introduce risks that ERISA fiduciaries must consider carefully.

With private cloud, you control exactly where your data lives, who can access it, and how it's protected. When a plan sponsor asks where their participants' Social Security numbers are stored, you have a clear answer.

Data Sovereignty for ERISA Compliance

DOL cybersecurity guidance emphasizes knowing where your data is and who has access to it. Our private cloud provides complete visibility and control over your infrastructure—no shared resources with unknown tenants, no data crossing international borders.

U.S.-Based Tier III Datacenter

Your infrastructure resides in a California-based Tier III datacenter. The facility maintains rigorous compliance certifications that support your own compliance requirements.

Facility Certifications

• ISO 27001 — Information security management
• SOC 1 SSAE 18 Type II — Financial reporting controls
• SOC 2 Type II — Security, availability, confidentiality
• NIST 800-53 PE High — Physical and environmental controls
• PCI DSS — Payment card data security

Our practices align with these frameworks to support your ERISA fiduciary obligations and help you demonstrate compliance to plan sponsors.

Infrastructure Features

VLAN-Isolated Environments

Your infrastructure is isolated via VLAN segmentation—no shared resources with other clients. Complete network separation protects your participant data.

Offsite Disaster Recovery

Automated replication to a geographically separate facility ensures business continuity. Tested recovery procedures meet the DOL's business resiliency requirements.

Encryption at Rest and In Transit

All participant data is encrypted using industry-standard protocols, meeting the DOL's data protection expectations for ERISA plans.

24/7 Monitoring

Continuous infrastructure monitoring detects issues before they impact your operations. Proactive maintenance keeps your systems stable.