Cleveland, OH – January 3rd, 2025, Midwest Direct, a trusted company in data processing, printing, and mailing services, is proud to announce the successful completion of its first SOC 2 Type 2 examination. Conducted by cybersecurity and compliance firm 360 Advanced, this milestone underscores Midwest Direct’s unwavering commitment to data and physical security for its customers and their clients.

With over four decades of experience, Midwest Direct has continuously evolved to meet the demands of its clients while upholding its core values of Caring, Teamwork, Creativity, and Passion for Excellence. By achieving completion of their SOC 2 Type 2 examination, Midwest Direct ensures the operational effectiveness of its controls in alignment with the AICPA Trust Services Criteria for Security, Availability, and Confidentiality.

“Achieving SOC 2 examination demonstrates our dedication to providing the utmost level of security for our customers and their clients,” said Sean Gebbie, President of Midwest Direct. “In today’s environment, ensuring the security of data and physical assets is more critical than ever. This accomplishment reflects our commitment to delivering secure and reliable services while maintaining the trust of our customers.”

Midwest Direct specializes in delivering end-to-end solutions that include:

• Strength in Data Analytics and Digital Communications: Combining expertise in data processing with advanced digital communications for targeted and accurate deliverability.
• Mailing Services: Offering foreign and domestic mailing solutions, backup and overflow services, and short-term warehousing to meet in-home or mail date targets.
• Chain of Custody and Disaster Recovery: Providing complete visibility from pickup to delivery and disaster recovery services to ensure seamless operations.
• Concierge-Level Customer Service: Delivering personalized, localized, and dedicated service to every client.

“Our ability to process and securely deliver over half a billion pieces of printed and electronic messages annually is a direct reflection of our commitment to innovation and customer success,” added Sean Gebbie. “This SOC 2 examination is a key step in ensuring that we continue to exceed expectations in security, reliability, and quality.”

360 Advanced supported Midwest Direct throughout the SOC 2 Type 2 examination process, ensuring a thorough and independent review of its security controls. This alliance highlights the importance of collaboration in achieving excellence in operational practices.

About Midwest Direct:
Midwest Direct, established in 1982, began as a mail presorting operation with a commitment to building a strong company and ensuring a prosperous future for its team. In its early days, employees manually sorted mail by ZIP code, standing in front of cubbyholes to complete the task. Today, the company leverages cutting-edge technology, with machines capable of sorting up to 50,000 pieces per hour.

Midwest Direct now specializes in helping clients efficiently create and deliver print, mail, and digital messages using advanced audience data for targeted and accurate deliverability. Annually, the company produces and delivers over half a billion printed and electronic messages to inboxes and mailboxes nationwide.

For more information about Midwest Direct’s services, visit www.MidwestDirect.com or contact their team at 216-251-2500.

Media Contact:
Mandy Gebbie Clayton
Executive Vice President
mgebbie@mw-direct.com

About 360 Advanced:
360 Advanced is Making Better Businesses through their client-centric cybersecurity and compliance offerings. For nearly 20 years, 360 Advanced has delivered integrated compliance solutions to a global base of clients in a wide range of industries, from tech startups to the Fortune 500. Their cybersecurity and compliance offerings include ISO 27001, HITRUST, SOC, Penetration Testing, Risk Assessments, and more. To learn more about their services, visit 360 Advanced.

For more information on cybersecurity or compliance solutions, please contact Matt McNulty at: info@360advanced.com.

Media Contact:
Keith Frechette
Director of Marketing
marketing@360advanced.com