For The Record, a global leader in court recording and transcript technology, has officially earned compliance with the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s (NIST) Special Publication 800-53 Revision 5—a rigorous and comprehensive cybersecurity standard designed for the highest levels of data protection. The certification, confirmed by an independent audit, highlights the company’s dedication to safeguarding sensitive judicial information with protections equivalent to those used for classified U.S. federal systems.
“We are proud to announce our successful attainment of NIST 800-53r5 compliance,” said Tony Douglass, CEO of For The Record. “This milestone reinforces our mission to provide courts with secure, resilient, and trustworthy technology solutions. It demonstrates our commitment to the stringent requirements of the justice system and our reliability as a partner across jurisdictions.”
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While SOC 2, Type 2 remains a widely recognized benchmark for security—addressing data privacy, access controls, and operational safeguards—NIST 800-53r5 goes far beyond. It contains over 1,200 controls that span technical defenses, physical protections, and human factor considerations. These requirements cover advanced measures such as zero-trust architecture, insider threat prevention, supply chain security, and real-time system monitoring.
John Doyle, Senior Vice President of Technology and Innovation at For The Record, illustrated the difference: “If SOC 2 is like flying a commercial plane, NIST is more like a mission to Mars. It’s designed for environments where failure isn’t an option. We took this path because courts are now managing increasingly sensitive information in more complex, distributed systems—and the stakes have never been higher.”
The certification aligns with a broader trend of court modernization, as judicial systems adopt digital recording, cloud platforms, and remote-access capabilities. With NIST compliance, courts leveraging For The Record’s FTR Justice Cloud platform can expect:
- Military-grade encryption and multi-factor authentication
- Continuous risk detection and mitigation
- Comprehensive audit trails for all access points
- Enhanced supply chain integrity and hardened system configurations
- Secure capabilities for remote hearings and protected data sharing
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As cyberattacks on judicial systems grow—ranging from ransomware to unauthorized access—the ability to ensure data confidentiality, integrity, and availability is vital to maintaining public trust. In addition to NIST compliance, For The Record’s security strategy incorporates CJIS alignment for law enforcement-level protection and SOC 2, Type 2 certification to validate operational consistency.
Douglass concluded, “Protecting the integrity of court proceedings and the sensitive data entrusted to us is a responsibility we take very seriously. This achievement reflects the hard work of our team and our strong partnerships with the courts. As threats continue to evolve, we remain committed to advancing our defenses and delivering the highest standards of security, transparency, and accountability.”
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Source: prnewswire
