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Last Updated March 12, 2023

Organizational Security

  • Information Security Program
    We have an Information Security Program in place that is communicated throughout the organization. 
  • Third-Party Audits
    Our organization undergoes independent third-party assessments to test our security and compliance controls.
  • Third-Party Penetration Testing
    We perform an independent third-party penetration at least annually to ensure that the security posture of our services is uncompromised.
  • Roles and Responsibilities
    Roles and responsibilities related to our Information Security Program and the protection of our customer’s data are well defined and documented. Our team members are required to review and accept all of the security policies.
  • Security Awareness Training
    Our team members are required to go through employee security awareness training covering industry standard practices and information security topics such as phishing and password management.
  • Confidentiality
    All team members are required to sign and adhere to an industry standard confidentiality agreement prior to their first day of work.
  • Background Checks
    We perform background checks on all new team members in accordance with local laws. 

Cloud Security

  • Cloud Infrastructure Security
    Our web sites are hosted with Amazon Web Services (AWS). They employ a robust security program with multiple certifications. For more information on our provider’s security processes, please visit AWS Security.
  • Data Hosting Security
    Our data is hosted on Amazon Web Services (AWS) databases, Salesforce . These databases are all located in the United States. 
  • Encryption at Rest
    All databases are encrypted at rest.
  • Encryption in Transit
    Our applications encrypt in transit with TLS/SSL only.
  • Vulnerability Scanning 
    We perform vulnerability scanning and actively monitor for threats.
  • Logging and Monitoring
    We actively monitor and log various cloud services.
  • Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery
    We use our data hosting provider’s backup services to reduce any risk of data loss in the event of a hardware failure. We utilize monitoring services to alert the team in the event of any failures affecting users.
  • Incident Response
    We have a process for handling information security events which includes escalation procedures, rapid mitigation and communication.

Access Security

  • Permissions and Authentication
    Access to cloud infrastructure and other sensitive tools are limited to authorized employees who require it for their role. Where available we have Single Sign-on (SSO), 2-factor authentication (2FA) and strong password policies to ensure access to cloud services are protected.
  • Least Privilege Access Control
    We follow the principle of least privilege with respect to identity and access management.
  • Access Reviews
    We perform access reviews of all team members with access to sensitive systems several times a year.
  • Password Requirements
    All team members are required to adhere to a minimum set of password requirements and complexity for access. Multifactor authentication is used wherever possible.
  • SSO/Password Managers
    All staff utilize SSO and password manager for team members to manage passwords and maintain password complexity.

Vendor and Risk Management

  • Annual Risk Assessments
    We undergo at least annual risk assessments to identify any potential threats, including considerations for fraud. 
  • Vendor Risk Management
    Vendor risk is determined and the appropriate vendor reviews are performed prior to authorizing a new vendor.

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If you have any questions, comments or concerns or if you wish to report a potential security issue, please contact [email protected].

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