Security Architecture

Zero Trust Security
For Knowledge at Scale

Aevum Encyclopedia operates on a strict Zero Trust model. Every request is verified, every asset is encrypted, and every interaction is monitored—ensuring that sensitive research, contributor data, and institutional partnerships remain uncompromised.

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Core Zero Trust Principles

We don't assume trust based on network location or credentials alone. Security is continuous, contextual, and enforced at every layer.

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Explicit Verification

Every access request is fully authenticated, authorized, and encrypted before being granted, regardless of origin or previous trust relationships.

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Least Privilege Access

Users and systems receive only the minimum permissions necessary to perform their function. Dynamic policies adjust access in real-time based on context and risk.

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Assume Breach & Monitor

We operate under the assumption that threats exist inside and outside the perimeter. Continuous telemetry, anomaly detection, and microsegmentation limit blast radius.

Security Architecture Layers

Our Zero Trust framework is built across six interoperable control planes, designed specifically for high-availability knowledge systems.

🔑 Identity & Access

  • Multi-factor authentication (FIDO2/WebAuthn)
  • Just-in-time provisioning & deprovisioning
  • Behavioral biometrics for contributors

🌐 Network Microsegmentation

  • Zero-touch east-west traffic control
  • Dynamic VLANs per tenant/project
  • Implicit deny at layer 7

📦 Data Protection

  • AES-256-GCM encryption at rest
  • TLS 1.3 in transit with mTLS for APIs
  • Tokenization for PII & research metadata

🧠 Threat Detection

  • AI-driven UEBA (User & Entity Behavior)
  • Real-time SIEM correlation
  • Automated incident response playbooks
👤 User/Client
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🔍 Identity Provider
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⚖️ Policy Engine
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📚 Knowledge Graph API
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🔐 Encrypted Storage

Implementation & Standards

How we enforce Zero Trust across Aevum's global infrastructure and developer ecosystem.

🔌 API & Developer Security

All programmatic access is governed by OAuth 2.0 / OpenID Connect, scoped JWTs, and rate-limiting per client. Webhooks support signature verification and replay protection.

OAuth 2.1 JWT (RS256) mTLS SigV4

🌍 Infrastructure & Deployment

Multiregional active-active architecture with immutable infrastructure, signed container images, and automated secrets rotation via HashiCorp Vault integration.

Kubernetes Terraform Vault CNCF Certs

🧪 Testing & Validation

Continuous security validation through automated SAST/DAST pipelines, quarterly third-party penetration tests, and red team exercises simulating advanced persistent threats.

OWASP ZAP Snyk Burp Suite PTES

Compliance & Certifications

Aevum Encyclopedia meets rigorous international security and privacy standards to protect researchers, institutions, and contributors.

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SOC 2 Type II

Annual Audit
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ISO 27001

Certified since 2022
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GDPR Compliant

Data Residency Options
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CCPA/CPRA

Consumer Rights
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FERPA Ready

Educational Institutions

Frequently Asked Questions

Technical and operational details about our Zero Trust implementation.

It shouldn't slow you down. We use adaptive authentication and seamless SSO integrations. First-time access triggers risk-based MFA, while trusted sessions use device posture checks in the background. Contributors experience frictionless editing with enterprise-grade protection.
Yes. Enterprise and institutional plans include a policy builder that maps to your existing identity providers (Okta, Azure AD, Ping). You can define granular permissions down to article-level, dataset access, and API scopes, with automated compliance reporting.
All data is encrypted at rest using AES-256-GCM with customer-managed keys (CMK) available for enterprise tiers. In transit, we enforce TLS 1.3 with certificate pinning. Sensitive research datasets can be isolated in dedicated VPCs with strict egress controls.
Our SOC operates 24/7 with automated containment playbooks. Upon detection, suspicious sessions are instantly terminated, affected segments are isolated, and forensic snapshots are preserved. We maintain a public incident timeline and provide detailed post-mortems to affected partners.

Secure Your Knowledge Infrastructure

Whether you're an independent researcher, academic institution, or enterprise team, our Zero Trust architecture scales to your needs.

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