At Aevum News, security is not an afterthought—it is foundational to our mission. We employ a defense-in-depth strategy spanning cryptographic standards, zero-trust architecture, strict access controls, and continuous third-party auditing. Our measures are designed to safeguard sensitive communications, prevent data breaches, and ensure uninterrupted delivery of verified news.
End-to-End Encryption
All data in transit is secured using TLS 1.3 with forward secrecy. Data at rest is encrypted using AES-256 standards across all storage systems and backup facilities.
Zero-Trust Architecture
Every access request is verified regardless of origin. Internal network segmentation, multi-factor authentication, and least-privilege principles prevent lateral movement.
DDoS & Threat Mitigation
Real-time traffic analysis, rate limiting, and dedicated scrubbing centers protect our platforms from volumetric attacks, application-layer exploits, and automated abuse.
Source & Editorial Protection
Secure drop infrastructure, encrypted communication channels, and air-gapped editorial workstations ensure whistleblower anonymity and protect sensitive investigative materials.
Continuous Vulnerability Management
Automated scanning, penetration testing, and bug bounty programs identify and remediate weaknesses before exploitation. Patch management follows a 48-hour critical response SLA.
Incident Response & Recovery
Dedicated CSIRT team operates 24/7 with playbooks for containment, eradication, and recovery. Immutable backups and geo-redundant systems ensure rapid restoration.
| Framework / Standard | Scope | Status |
|---|---|---|
| GDPR (EU General Data Protection Regulation) | Reader Data & Processing | ✓ Active |
| CCPA / CPRA (California Privacy Law) | US Consumer Data Rights | ✓ Active |
| ISO/IEC 27001:2022 | Information Security Management | ● Audited |
| SOC 2 Type II | Security, Availability, Confidentiality | ● Audited |
| Press Council Source Protection Guidelines | Editorial & Journalistic Integrity | ✓ Enforced |
We utilize encrypted messaging platforms, secure drop portals compliant with international press freedom standards, and strict need-to-know access controls. Editorial teams undergo mandatory security training, and all source materials are stored on isolated, encrypted drives with multi-signature access requirements.
Our CSIRT team follows a standardized incident response lifecycle: detection, analysis, containment, eradication, recovery, and post-incident review. Affected parties are notified within regulatory timeframes, and transparency reports are published within 72 hours for verified incidents.
Yes. We publish annual transparency and security audit reports, maintain a public bug bounty program, and provide cryptographic verification methods for our primary content distribution channels. Third-party audit summaries are available upon request.
We adhere to data minimization principles. Account data is retained only as long as necessary for service delivery or legal compliance. Analytics and session data are anonymized after 14 days. Users can request full data export or deletion at any time via our privacy dashboard.
Report a Security Concern
If you discover a vulnerability, suspect unauthorized access, or need to submit sensitive information securely, please contact our dedicated security team.
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