🔐 Data Encryption
All sensitive data is encrypted both in transit and at rest using military-grade cryptographic standards. We implement key rotation and hardware security modules (HSMs) to ensure zero exposure of cryptographic material.
In-Transit Encryption
TLS 1.3 enforced across all endpoints with forward secrecy.
- Strict HSTS & H2HP enabled
- Custom cipher suite validation
- OCSP stapling for certificate verification
At-Rest Encryption
AES-256-GCM for all database storage, backups, and cold storage.
- Field-level encryption for PII
- Automated key rotation (90-day cycle)
- HSM-backed key management (AWS KMS/GCP KMS)
🛡️ Access & Identity Management
We enforce a zero-trust architecture with strict role-based access control (RBAC), multi-factor authentication, and continuous identity monitoring.
Authentication
Phishing-resistant MFA required for all admin and contributor accounts.
- SOC 1918 / FIDO2 hardware key support
- Adaptive risk-based session validation
- Single Sign-On (SAML 2.0 / OIDC)
Authorization & Monitoring
Principle of least privilege with real-time audit logging.
- Just-in-time (JIT) privilege escalation
- Quarterly access certification reviews
- SIEM integration for anomaly detection
📖 Content Integrity & AI Safety
As a knowledge platform, we prioritize content authenticity. Our multi-layer verification system prevents hallucinations, misinformation, and unauthorized edits.
AI Guardrails
Proprietary filtering pipelines validate AI-generated suggestions against verified sources.
- Real-time citation verification
- Hallucination detection & fallback routing
- Content watermarking for AI outputs
Editorial Security
Immutable audit trails and contributor reputation scoring.
- Hash-verified revision history
- Automated conflict-of-interest detection
- Peer-review queue with cryptographic signatures
⚙️ Infrastructure & Network Security
Our systems are deployed across hardened, multi-region cloud environments with continuous threat monitoring and automated vulnerability remediation.
Network Defense
Multi-layered perimeter security with intelligent traffic filtering.
- Cloud WAF with custom rule sets
- DDoS mitigation (always-on scrubbing)
- Micro-segmented VPC architecture
Vulnerability Management
Continuous scanning and proactive patch management.
- Automated SAST/DAST pipelines
- Dependency scanning (SBOM tracking)
- Monthly third-party penetration testing
📜 Compliance & Certifications
We adhere to global data protection regulations and maintain rigorous third-party audits to ensure transparency and accountability.
ISO 27001:2022
Information Security Management
SOC 2 Type II
Security, Availability, Privacy
GDPR & CCPA
EU & US Data Privacy Laws
WCAG 2.1 AA
Accessibility & Inclusive Security
🚨 Incident Response & Transparency
We maintain a 24/7 Security Operations Center (SOC) and follow a documented, time-bound response protocol to mitigate threats and maintain trust.
Response SLAs
Measurable targets for detection, containment, and resolution.
- Mean Time to Detect (MTTD): < 60 minutes
- Mean Time to Contain (MTTC): < 4 hours
- Full forensic report within 72 hours
Transparency Commitment
Public post-incident reports and responsible disclosure.
- Monthly security status updates
- Dedicated bug bounty program
- Direct PGP-encrypted researcher channel
Report a Security Concern
Found a vulnerability or have a security question? We value responsible disclosure and offer a competitive bounty program for verified findings.
PGP Public Key available at keys.aevumenc.com