Evolution of trust: Taking Lokalise security to the next level

In our previous post regarding Lokalise’s security journey, we discussed the importance of trust as the cornerstone of the relationship between a SaaS provider and its customers. We established that certifications are essentially the "driver's license" that prove we know how to operate and secure our system.

Since then, we have continued to treat security not just as a compliance checklist, but as a core component of our company DNA, so we are happy to confirm that Lokalise remains fully certified according to ISO 27001 and ISO 27017 standards. 

Furthermore, we maintain a valid SOC 2 Type 2 audit report and undergo annual audits to ensure our security controls are effective year-round.

But in the world of SaaS, passing the driving test is just the beginning. The road itself is changing—traffic is getting heavier, and the hazards are becoming more complex. That is why our focus has shifted from simply having security controls to optimizing them for a new chapter of enterprise growth and AI innovation.

Where we are now: The state of our security today

Since 2023, we have moved beyond simply establishing controls to optimizing them for a complex threat environment. Our analysis of the existing situation confirms a robust security posture with a greater focus toward continuous improvement so we have implemented significant enhancements across several key technical areas:

• Enhanced visibility: 

We have implemented comprehensive Log Management and SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) systems. This has improved our visibility over security events across our application infrastructure and user application space, allowing us to monitor and react to anomalies faster than ever before.

• Device and asset control: 

We have tightened our grip on asset management ensuring that risky software is identified and removed promptly.

• Risk management maturity: 

We have formalized our approach by establishing a Risk Management Committee with regular quarterly meetings. This ensures that security isn't just an IT concern but is aligned with leadership and business objectives.

We assess our maturity against the CIS Benchmark Controls, a prioritized framework of specific safeguards. Our recent self-assessments show that we have improved in all areas, moving from reactive processes to managed and defined processes.

The road ahead: Our strategy for 2025–2028

As Lokalise expands into the enterprise market and evolves toward an AI-first product offering, our information security function is transitioning from an operational requirement to a critical business enabler.
Our strategy for the next three years is built on four key pillars designed to support this growth while keeping our data—and yours—secure:

1. Continuous compliance and governance 

Compliance isn't a ceiling; it's a floor. 

While we are maintaining our SOC 2 and ISO standings, we are looking at the next frontier. This includes exploring ISO 42001—the new standard for responsible AI management—to prove that as we innovate with AI, we do so safely.

2. Proactive threat management 

We plan to shift from reacting to issues to anticipating them before they happen. That means strengthening our overall security by using monitoring and observability, in order to spot anomalies and predict attacks with probing behaviour by malicious actors, making vulnerability management more consistent, and gaining better visibility into our digital environment. This will help us stay organized and ensure company data is accessed in a secure and consistent way.
We're also placing more focus on monitoring and aligning with our third-party partners to ensure security practices stay consistent as we grow.

3. Automated developer-centric security 

As Lokalise continues to grow, we’re planning to make it easier for engineers to build securely from the start. Our strategy is to embed security directly into the development process — not as an afterthought, but as a natural part of how we write and ship code. By introducing more automation and real-time feedback, we aim to catch issues earlier and fix them faster, without adding friction. This approach will help us scale security in a consistent, efficient way that keeps pace with the speed of SaaS delivery.

4. Security culture & awareness 

Security isn’t just about tools — it’s about people and processes. At Lokalise, we’re working to strengthen our overall security culture by helping everyone understand their role in protecting company data. That means making security part of everyday work, not just an annual training. We plan to combine general awareness with ongoing education, and offer more technical, hands-on training for teams like engineering. The goal is to turn security from a checkbox into a mindset, so that every colleague stays an active part of keeping Lokalise secure.

Our goal for the next three years is simple: we plan to make security a defining strength in Lokalise’s journey.

By automating where it matters, empowering our teams, and anticipating threats before they arrive, we ensure that you can focus on expanding your business globally, knowing that your data is riding in a secure, enterprise-grade vehicle.