Open Approach Achieves Ranking in Top 3% of MSPs Worldwide

Open Approach Achieves Cyber Verify Level 3 and SOC 2 Type II, Ranking in Top 3% of MSPs Worldwide

Open Approach, a managed IT and cybersecurity services provider, announced today that it has successfully completed the Cyber Verify Program, based on the requirements of the Unified Certification Standard™ (UCS) for Cloud & Managed Service Providers and the trust services principles of a SOC 2 Type II audit.

As a member of the Cyber Verify Program, Open Approach is recognized among a select group of vetted, stable, and professional managed services and cloud providers. With this achievement, Open Approach has earned Cyber Verify Level 3 with a SOC 2 Type II, placing the company in the top 3% of MSPs worldwide.

“Completing Cyber Verify Level 3 alongside SOC 2 Type II is a meaningful milestone for our team and our customers,” said Scott Bernoudy, CEO of Open Approach. “It reinforces our commitment to delivering secure, reliable IT services, and gives our customers added confidence that their systems, data, and compliance goals are supported by verified controls and disciplined operations.”

Charles Weaver, CEO of MSPAlliance, noted that the recognition reflects more than a one-time certification milestone: “Open Approach’s achievement of MSPAlliance’s Cyber Verify™ Level 3 and SOC 2 Type II demonstrates a deep, ongoing commitment to secure and transparent managed services. This isn’t a checkbox exercise; it reflects sustained operational maturity and independent validation. Customers can be confident they’re partnering with a provider dedicated to global best practices and continuous improvement.”

In addition to the certification, Open Approach is now eligible to offer the Managed Control feature, a built-in shared responsibility matrix that enables customers to inherit Open Approach’s verified controls, supporting their own compliance efforts. This makes it easier for customers to demonstrate compliance and align responsibilities across IT and security requirements.

What This Means for Customers

• Increased confidence in Open Approach’s security posture and operational practices
  
• Verified controls aligned to UCS requirements and SOC 2 Type II trust services principles
  
• Easier compliance documentation through Managed Control and inherited controls
• Third-party validation that supports vendor risk management and due diligence efforts

Ready to work with an IT and cybersecurity partner that’s been independently validated? Talk with Open Approach about your security and compliance goals, request a copy of our Cyber Verify report, and see how our verified controls and Managed Control shared responsibility matrix can help reduce risk and simplify audits. Contact our team today to schedule a consultation.