Trendspek achieves four key certifications amid industry AI threat surge

Compliance certifications are becoming increasingly important for technology companies as artificial intelligence-generated cybersecurity threats rapidly evolve.

The technology sector in 2025 is experiencing widespread adoption of generative artificial intelligence, with many large enterprises incorporating AI as a core part of their daily operations. This development, however, is paralleled by increasingly sophisticated cybersecurity threats that harness AI capabilities, creating new and more complex challenges for detection and response.

AI-driven threat landscape

Reports from CyberSecurityNews indicate a significant uptick in AI-supported social engineering attacks. These include techniques such as deepfakes and voice cloning that allow attackers to convincingly impersonate company executives. Such methods are being used to circumvent conventional verification processes, increasing the risk that employees may be misled and confidential information compromised.

The emergence of generative AI tools has also led to the creation of automated malware, enhancing the efficiency and stealth of cyber-attacks. Alongside these developments, the projected advancement of quantum computing technologies raises the prospect of traditional encryption methods being rendered obsolete, placing sensitive business data at heightened risk.

The role of compliance

In response to these challenges, the role of compliance standards such as SOC 2 Type 2 and ISO certifications is gaining prominence across the industry. These standards serve as benchmarks for best practice in information security, privacy, and operational quality, providing assurance for clients and partners amid rising threats.

Trendspek, a Sydney-based provider of 3D Structural Lifecycle Management software, has placed particular emphasis on compliance protocols. Since its founding in 2018, Trendspek has undertaken annual audits of its platform and processes, aiming to uphold internationally recognised compliance standards.

The company stands out as one of the first in its sector to achieve ISO 27701 certification, an accreditation focusing on privacy and data protection. Its latest recertification spans SOC 2 Type 2, ISO 27001, ISO 27701, and ISO 9001 standards, covering security, privacy, and quality management. This achievement positions Trendspek as the first Australian company in its class to hold all four certifications.

"Our re-attestation is more than a compliance measure. It's continuing proof of Trendspek embedding security at the core of everything we do - from how we operate, to how we make decisions, to how we serve our customers. This consistency is what builds lasting trust."

This statement from Mitch Deam, Co-Founder and Chief Compliance Officer at Trendspek, highlights the centrality of security to the company's operations. The renewed SOC 2 Type 2 attestation, first achieved in May 2024, is regarded as evidence that security practices are not only maintained but are able to evolve over time.

Deam added that, for businesses, re-attestation offers more than symbolic value: it serves as tangible confirmation of operational maturity and a reliable safeguard for sensitive data over successive years.

Understanding the certifications

SOC 2 Type 2 (System and Organisation Controls 2) is an audit standard that evaluates controls related to security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy. The Type 2 format requires examination of an organisation's performance over a defined period, providing a robust assessment of actual practices rather than aspirations.

ISO 9001 certification addresses quality management, ensuring that businesses maintain consistency in delivering products and services through effective processes. ISO 27001 focuses on information security management, equipping organisations to identify and manage risks to data. ISO 27701 extends the information security framework to cover privacy and personal data, aligning operations with relevant regulatory requirements.

Wider industry context

The expansion of AI-driven threats and anticipation of future risks related to quantum computing contribute to a dynamic risk environment for digital infrastructure firms. As companies increasingly depend on complex software to manage infrastructure assets, achieving and maintaining internationally recognised compliance standards is seen as a way to instil confidence among clients and set operational benchmarks for the broader industry.