Aderant's Onyx Cloud Platform Earns SOC 2 Type 2 Certification
Event summary
- Aderant completed a SOC 2 Type 2 examination for its Onyx cloud platform, conducted by Schellman & Company.
- The review period spanned November 1, 2025 to January 31, 2026, assessing controls for Security, Availability, and Confidentiality.
- Onyx is part of Aderant's cloud portfolio designed for modern law firms with scalable infrastructure.
The big picture
Aderant's SOC 2 Type 2 certification for Onyx underscores the growing emphasis on data security and operational reliability in legal technology. As law firms face increasing cyber threats, cloud platforms with independently verified controls are becoming critical infrastructure. This move positions Aderant to compete more effectively against larger enterprise software providers expanding into specialized legal solutions.
What we're watching
- Competitive Positioning
- How this certification will differentiate Aderant in the crowded legal tech cloud market.
- Client Retention
- Whether law firms will prioritize partners with SOC 2 Type 2 certifications for sensitive data handling.
- Regulatory Compliance
- The pace at which other legal tech providers adopt similar rigorous security standards.