Why Companies Trust profiq: Security, Compliance, Skills, and Relationships

Today, choosing a technology partner is no longer just about speed, cost, and skill. It’s also about trust.
The reality is chilling and you may not even be aware of how big a problem this is. U.S. companies have unknowingly funded North Korea’s nuclear weapons program through infiltrated IT contractors. According to U.S. Department of Justice investigations, these operatives stole at least $88 million, compromised hundreds of companies, and infiltrated critical industriesfrom finance to defense.
Operatives use AI-generated LinkedIn profiles, fake interviews with video masks, and stolen Western identitiesto secure contracts. A startup founder we know was recently interviewing a qualified developer over Zoom. The interview was going well until the CEO asked the candidate to turn on the video camera. He became angry, verbally hostile, and then exited the meeting. Was this a bad actor? Maybe. How many of you have had a similar experience?
The hidden costs of infiltration are staggering. Beyond the direct theft where millions can be lost instantly, the legal costs and reputation damage are often hard to calculate. Every compromised contractor isn’t just a business risk, it’s a direct pipeline funding adversarial weapons programs, violating sanctions, and putting executives in legal jeopardy.
This is what makes profiq stand apart, not just as a software development partner, but as a partner of trust, real relationships, transparency, and compliance.

Security and Compliance as a Strategic Advantage - Why our Customers Trust Us

profiq’s safeguards aren’t marketing claims, they’re built into the fabric of the company. By following some straightforward best practices and really making sure you know the people you work with, you can mitigate a lot of the risk. Here’s what we do to protect ourselves and our clients**:**-EU Verification Protocols: Government ID checks, tax authority registration, and bank account validation for every employee.

• Physical Security: Biometric office access, video surveillance, and managed IT assets prevent shadow operations.
• Compliance Frameworks: Alignment with GDPR, ISO 27001, and NISTstandards ensures ongoing audit readiness.
• Insurance and Liability Coverage: Multi-million-dollar liability and cyber coverage protect both parties.

Where others gamble with anonymous contractors, profiq has built a security-first model:

• Low Infiltration Risk: Operations based in the Czechia (Czech Republic), a NATO member state, with strict EU employment and verification laws. We also have business offices in Silicon Valley and Colorado. We know our people personally, have been working together for years, and we know each other’s families.
• Transparent Teams: Every engineer is named, verified, and on-site, no laptop farms, no unknown freelancers. We have real relationships with our team members and our clients.
• Dual Legal Protection: A U.S. Delaware C-Corp structure ensures U.S. IP rights, while EU compliance frameworks add an extra layer of security.
• Proven Longevity: 13+ years with PingIdentity, 10+ years with Divvy/Bill.com- all without security incidents.

This isn’t just about keeping bad actors out. It’s about building confidence for clients who need bulletproof security, especially for sensitive data and regulated industries. When you work with profiq, you know who is on your team, where they are, and under what legal frameworks they operate. That’s true accountability.

Client Trust, Earned Over Time For profiq, trust isn’t abstract, it’s earned through years of transparent collaboration with high-profile and security-forward companies including: ForgeRock / PingIdentity:* “We have been working with profiq since 2012. One of the keys to our long-term success has been establishing a relationship of total trust and an honest feedback loop in both directions.” Jamie Nelson |***PingIdentity Senior Vice President of Engineering**

Divvy / Bill.com:* “For the past several years, we have been working with profiq and it has been a great relationship for us. Their engineers have worked as part of our team, and have demonstrated the same expertise and ownership as our own engineers. We have relied on them for frontend, backend, data, and QA engineers, and they have all been smart and professional. Communication has been fantastic.” Bruce Weller |***Divvy Vice President of Engineering ## More Than Partners, We’re Teammates, and Friends**

Trust isn’t just built through legal frameworks and security protocols, it’s nurtured through real human connections. At profiq we believe that strong partnerships come from spending time together, sharing ideas, and experiencing each other’s culture.
That’s why we host local tech meetups, podcasts, and roundtables in the EU, Colorado and across the U.S., giving CTOs, engineering leaders, and product teams the chance to connect in person. Our developers don’t just stay behind a computer screen, they embed directly with client teams, collaborating side-by-side on strategy sessions, architecture reviews, and product planning.
We also love turning the tables and welcoming our partners to join us in Czechia for onsite workshops and strategy gatherings. These visits aren’t just about planning roadmaps; they’re about building friendships, exploring Prague’s vibrant tech scene, and sharing the personal context that makes long-term collaboration seamless.
Whether it’s grabbing tacos at a Denver happy hour, brainstorming over a whiteboard in Prague, or working shoulder-to-shoulder during a sprint, profiq invests in relationships that go beyond contracts. Because trust is strongest when it’s built face-to-face.
In a digital landscape where anonymous contractors may be foreign operatives, profiq offers something increasingly rare: peace of mind.

Final Thoughts Choosing a technology partner is no longer just a business decision, it’s a security imperative. profiq represents the evolution of secure, transparent, and compliant outsourcing for U.S. companies that can’t afford the risks of infiltration.

If you’re ready to safeguard your innovation, protect your IP, and build with a partner aligned to both U.S. and EU security standards, let’s talk.
Get in touch with profiq and schedule your security consultation today.