Data Security & Compliance
PEO Cybersecurity & Data Protection Assessment
Evaluate how well your PEO protects employee data. Use this checklist to identify security gaps, get a risk score, and download an action plan you can share with leadership.
How to Use This Assessment
This tool helps you evaluate your PEO's cybersecurity posture. Check the items your PEO currently meets, review the risk score, and use the generated questions to have an informed conversation with your PEO provider.
Review each security item and check those your PEO currently meets.
Review your Risk Assessment score and security gaps in the sidebar.
Download your assessment with specific questions to ask your PEO.
Book a consult if you need help evaluating PEO security responses.
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When to ask for help
- Your PEO can't provide security certifications
- You handle sensitive employee data across multiple states
- You're unsure if your PEO meets privacy law requirements
- You're evaluating PEO alternatives and need a security benchmark
What This Assessment Covers
Data Encryption & Storage
- Encryption standards for data at rest and in transit
- Data center compliance and backup redundancy
- Penetration testing and data masking practices
Access Controls & Auth
- MFA enforcement and role-based access
- Access revocation and admin audit logs
- Password policies and least-privilege access
Incident Response & BC
- Documented incident response and breach notification
- Business continuity and disaster recovery testing
- Cyber insurance and employee training
Vendor Security & Risk
- Sub-processor security assessments
- Data sharing agreements and access limits
- Vendor access logging and monitoring
Compliance & Audits
- SOC 2 Type II and third-party audit reports
- State privacy law compliance (CCPA/CPRA)
- ESAC accreditation and CPEO certification
PEO Data Security Checklist
Check all items that your PEO currently meets or can demonstrate
Data Encryption & Storage
Access Controls & Authentication
Incident Response & Business Continuity
Vendor Security & Third-Party Risk
Compliance Certifications & Audits
Risk Assessment
Preliminary Risk Assessment:
Your PEO has significant data security gaps. Employee PII may be at risk. Immediate action is needed.
Security Resources:
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- PEO security posture evaluation
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What You'll Get:
- PEO security posture evaluation
- Data protection compliance review
- Vendor security comparison and benchmarking
- Ongoing security monitoring guidance
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Book a Consultation
Schedule a free consultation with our PEO security and compliance experts
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How to protect payroll data from ransomware and cyber threats
Insider Threats in HR
Recognizing and preventing insider threats to HR data security
HR Vendor Security
How to assess and manage security risks in HR vendor relationships
Social Engineering & HR
Protecting HR teams from phishing and social engineering attacks
Book a Consultation
Schedule a free consultation with our PEO security and compliance experts
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