{"id":171156,"date":"2026-03-06T16:07:57","date_gmt":"2026-03-06T15:07:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jedox.com\/?p=171156"},"modified":"2026-03-10T15:19:06","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T14:19:06","slug":"trust-security-reduces-risk-fpa-software","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jedox.com\/en\/blog\/trust-security-reduces-risk-fpa-software\/","title":{"rendered":"Why trust and security information reduces risk in your FP&A software evaluation"},"content":{"rendered":"

When evaluating financial planning and analysis (FP&A) software, it\u2019s natural to focus on product features like agile budgeting, real-time forecasting, and integration capabilities. And yes, those matter\u2014which is why we’re happy to say that Jedox delivers the features teams need to design and execute their vision.
\nBut for most Finance leaders, especially those responsible for enterprise-wide purchasing decisions, features aren\u2019t the ultimate deciding factor. The real question is whether you can trust the software with your most sensitive financial data. That\u2019s where trust and security become a critical part of the evaluation process.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Today\u2019s FP&A systems<\/a> store, process, and analyze strategic financial data, including revenue forecasts<\/a>, cost structures, balance sheets<\/a>, and planning models<\/a>. This data isn\u2019t just sensitive; it\u2019s mission critical. A breach, misconfiguration, or compliance gap could expose your organization to financial loss, regulatory penalties, or reputational damage. Buyers know this. That\u2019s why they\u2019re demanding clear, verifiable proof that a vendor takes security and data protection seriously.<\/p>\n

In this post, we\u2019ll break down the key trust and security criteria to evaluate in FP&A software. We\u2019ll also show how transparent security information can reduce risk, accelerate due diligence, and give you greater confidence in your final decision\u2014and how Jedox supports these expectations with independently validated controls and clear, accessible security documentation.<\/p>\n

Transparent security builds confidence<\/h2>\n

A well-structured trust page gives buyers clear insight into a vendor\u2019s security posture. It moves beyond marketing claims and provides detailed, publicly accessible information about data protection policies, technical and organizational security measures (TOMs), vulnerability management, and adherence to global standards such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).<\/p>\n

In the case of Jedox, we\u2019re proud to report an industry leading score of 908\/950<\/strong>, compared to the industry average of 724\/950<\/strong> as of February 25, 2026. Because these scores are dynamic, you should always ask all vendors for the most current snapshot when making final comparisons.<\/p>\n

This level of transparency reinforces your decision at the final approval stage and answers critical questions early in the evaluation process such as:<\/p>\n

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  1. How is my financial data protected?<\/strong>
    \nClear documentation of encryption standards, access controls, and monitoring practices demonstrates that security is built into the platform, not treated as an afterthought.<\/li>\n
  2. Does the vendor meet recognized standards?<\/strong>
    \nCertifications such as ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type II, and CSA STAR signal that independent auditors have validated the vendor\u2019s core security controls.<\/li>\n
  3. What happens if vulnerabilities are identified?<\/strong>
    \nA publicly available vulnerability disclosure policy signals maturity, preparedness, and a commitment to responsible reporting and remediation.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Importantly, these disclosures don\u2019t just reassure Finance. They also equip internal stakeholders, including security, procurement, legal, and compliance teams, with the documentation they need to assess and approve risk.
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    Speeding up security and procurement reviews<\/h2>\n

    Enterprise FP&A purchases don\u2019t usually stall because the software lacks functionality. More often, delays happen during security and risk review cycles.<\/p>\n

    Standard security questionnaires can contain hundreds of detailed questions. When answers aren\u2019t readily available, legal, IT security, and Finance teams spend weeks going back and forth to gather documentation. This slows momentum and creates friction late in the buying process.<\/p>\n

    A trust center like we have here at Jedox<\/a> reduces that friction. By proactively addressing common security and compliance questions in a self-service format, it enables stakeholders to validate risk independently and move forward faster.<\/p>\n

    Trust signals differentiate in a competitive market<\/h2>\n

    The FP&A software landscape is crowded. Many vendors promote artificial intelligence (AI<\/a>) capabilities, flexible modeling, and broad integration options.<\/p>\n

    Functional requirements matter, and Jedox leads in delivering them. But long-term partnership requires more than features. It requires demonstrable, consistent protection of your financial data. Visible trust signals and clear compliance documentation separate serious contenders from those that haven\u2019t invested in rigorous security practices.<\/p>\n

    For FP&A leaders, accountability extends beyond performance; it includes risk-managed performance. Ultimately, the decision comes down to confidence: confidence that the chosen platform will be reliable, compliant, and defensible to your board, auditors, and regulators.<\/p>\n

    Ready to evaluate trust with confidence?<\/strong> Visit the Jedox trust center<\/a> to review our latest security ratings, certifications, and data protection practices, and see how we help reduce risk in every FP&A decision.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    When evaluating financial planning and analysis (FP&A) software, it\u2019s natural to focus on product features like agile budgeting, real-time forecasting, and integration capabilities. And yes, those matter\u2014which is why we’re happy to say that Jedox delivers the features teams need to design and execute their vision. But for most Finance leaders, especially those responsible for enterprise-wide purchasing decisions, features aren\u2019t […]<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":102,"featured_media":171159,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-171156","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-knowledge"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.jedox.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/171156","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.jedox.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.jedox.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.jedox.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/102"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.jedox.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=171156"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/www.jedox.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/171156\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":171450,"href":"https:\/\/www.jedox.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/171156\/revisions\/171450"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.jedox.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/171159"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.jedox.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=171156"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.jedox.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=171156"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.jedox.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=171156"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}