Comparison Overview

VFS Global

VS

TaskUs

VFS Global

Unit 201, Level 2, Gate Village 8, DIFC, P.O. Box 114100, Dubai, AE
Last Update: 2025-11-26
Between 750 and 799

As the global leader in trusted technology services, empowering secure mobility for governments and citizens, VFS Global embraces technological innovation including Generative AI to support governments and diplomatic missions worldwide. VFS Global continuously transforms its business model with secure and efficient processes, market offerings and advanced technologies including AI/Analytics. With a responsible approach to technology development, adoption and integration, the company prioritizes ethical practices and sustainability while serving as a trusted partner to 69 client governments. VFS Global enhances cross border mobility for global citizens through highly secure, reliable, efficient, and innovative technology solutions. With an extensive global network and reach of over 3,900 Application Centres in 165 countries, VFS Global has efficiently processed more than 514 million transactions since 2001. We are an employee-centric organisation, creating meaningful work opportunities and fostering successful careers. Headquartered in Zurich and Dubai and majority owned through investment funds managed by Blackstone Inc, along with minority stakeholders including Swiss-based Kuoni and Hugentobler Foundation, we have been recognised for our commitment to nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace, empowering women in our workforce and promoting gender equality at all levels of the organisation. We’re proud to be Great Place to Work-certified in Nigeria, China, India, and UAE, and hold multiple international certifications in data privacy, anti-bribery systems, and customer satisfaction. *Comprised of 325.54 million transactions by VFS Global and 189.12 million transactions by CiX Citizen Experience

NAICS: 541615
NAICS Definition: Others
Employees: 11,271
Subsidiaries: 0
12-month incidents
0
Known data breaches
0
Attack type number
0

TaskUs

1650 Independence Dr, None, New Braunfels, Texas, US, 78132
Last Update: 2025-11-27
Between 600 and 649

TaskUs is a different breed of BPO. We are a collective of highly capable humans, who understand how to deploy technology and data to best serve your purpose. From Digital CX to Trust & Safety, AI Services, Risk + Response, Consulting, and anything in between, we consider ourselves responsible for protecting our partners’ interests and supporting their long term success through innovation and technology - powered by ridiculously smart people. TaskUs partners with the world’s most innovative and disruptive brands to protect what matters most and to thrive in an ever changing world.

NAICS: 541615
NAICS Definition: Others
Employees: 36,825
Subsidiaries: 1
12-month incidents
0
Known data breaches
1
Attack type number
1

Compliance Badges Comparison

Security & Compliance Standards Overview

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VFS Global
ISO 27001
ISO 27001 certification not verified
Not verified
SOC2 Type 1
SOC2 Type 1 certification not verified
Not verified
SOC2 Type 2
SOC2 Type 2 certification not verified
Not verified
GDPR
GDPR certification not verified
Not verified
PCI DSS
PCI DSS certification not verified
Not verified
HIPAA
HIPAA certification not verified
Not verified
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TaskUs
ISO 27001
ISO 27001 certification not verified
Not verified
SOC2 Type 1
SOC2 Type 1 certification not verified
Not verified
SOC2 Type 2
SOC2 Type 2 certification not verified
Not verified
GDPR
GDPR certification not verified
Not verified
PCI DSS
PCI DSS certification not verified
Not verified
HIPAA
HIPAA certification not verified
Not verified
Compliance Summary
VFS Global
100%
Compliance Rate
0/4 Standards Verified
TaskUs
0%
Compliance Rate
0/4 Standards Verified

Benchmark & Cyber Underwriting Signals

Incidents vs Outsourcing and Offshoring Consulting Industry Average (This Year)

No incidents recorded for VFS Global in 2025.

Incidents vs Outsourcing and Offshoring Consulting Industry Average (This Year)

No incidents recorded for TaskUs in 2025.

Incident History — VFS Global (X = Date, Y = Severity)

VFS Global cyber incidents detection timeline including parent company and subsidiaries

Incident History — TaskUs (X = Date, Y = Severity)

TaskUs cyber incidents detection timeline including parent company and subsidiaries

Notable Incidents

Last 3 Security & Risk Events by Company

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VFS Global
Incidents

No Incident

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TaskUs
Incidents

Date Detected: 6/2024
Type:Breach
Attack Vector: Insider Threat (Bribed Employees), Social Engineering, Physical Data Theft (Photographing Sensitive Information)
Motivation: Financial Gain (Data Theft for Fraud/Resale)
Blog: Blog

FAQ

VFS Global company demonstrates a stronger AI Cybersecurity Score compared to TaskUs company, reflecting its advanced cybersecurity posture governance and monitoring frameworks.

TaskUs company has historically faced a number of disclosed cyber incidents, whereas VFS Global company has not reported any.

In the current year, TaskUs company and VFS Global company have not reported any cyber incidents.

Neither TaskUs company nor VFS Global company has reported experiencing a ransomware attack publicly.

TaskUs company has disclosed at least one data breach, while VFS Global company has not reported such incidents publicly.

Neither TaskUs company nor VFS Global company has reported experiencing targeted cyberattacks publicly.

Neither VFS Global company nor TaskUs company has reported experiencing or disclosing vulnerabilities publicly.

Neither VFS Global nor TaskUs holds any compliance certifications.

Neither company holds any compliance certifications.

TaskUs company has more subsidiaries worldwide compared to VFS Global company.

TaskUs company employs more people globally than VFS Global company, reflecting its scale as a Outsourcing and Offshoring Consulting.

Neither VFS Global nor TaskUs holds SOC 2 Type 1 certification.

Neither VFS Global nor TaskUs holds SOC 2 Type 2 certification.

Neither VFS Global nor TaskUs holds ISO 27001 certification.

Neither VFS Global nor TaskUs holds PCI DSS certification.

Neither VFS Global nor TaskUs holds HIPAA certification.

Neither VFS Global nor TaskUs holds GDPR certification.

Latest Global CVEs (Not Company-Specific)

Description

Exposure of credentials in unintended requests in Devolutions Server, Remote Desktop Manager on Windows.This issue affects Devolutions Server: through 2025.3.8.0; Remote Desktop Manager: through 2025.3.23.0.

Risk Information
cvss3
Base: 6.5
Severity: LOW
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Description

Out-of-bounds memory operations in org.lz4:lz4-java 1.8.0 and earlier allow remote attackers to cause denial of service and read adjacent memory via untrusted compressed input.

Risk Information
cvss4
Base: 8.8
Severity: LOW
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
Description

Reveals plaintext credentials in the MONITOR command vulnerability in Apache Kvrocks. This issue affects Apache Kvrocks: from 1.0.0 through 2.13.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.14.0, which fixes the issue.

Risk Information
cvss3
Base: 5.3
Severity: LOW
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Description

Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in Apache Kvrocks. This issue affects Apache Kvrocks: from v2.9.0 through v2.13.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.14.0, which fixes the issue.

Risk Information
cvss3
Base: 5.4
Severity: LOW
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N
Description

File upload vulnerability in HCL Technologies Ltd. Unica 12.0.0.

Risk Information
cvss3
Base: 6.3
Severity: LOW
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L