Security Measures & Data Protection

All data exchanged between readers, contributors, and Aevum News servers is protected using industry-standard encryption protocols. We employ AES-256 encryption for data at rest and TLS 1.3 for all data in transit.

• End-to-end encryption for source and whistleblower submissions
• Strict HTTPS enforcement across all subdomains and APIs
• PGP/GPG key support for secure editorial communications
• Automated certificate management with HSTS preloading

Access to internal systems, content management platforms, and user data is strictly governed by the principle of least privilege. Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is mandatory for all staff, contractors, and third-party partners with system access.

• Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) with granular permission tiers
• Time-bound session tokens with automatic idle timeout
• Privileged Access Management (PAM) for administrative functions
• Biometric & hardware key support for critical infrastructure

Aevum News operates on a zero-trust architecture. Network segmentation, continuous monitoring, and automated threat detection form the backbone of our infrastructure defense strategy.

• DDoS mitigation at Layer 3/4 and Layer 7 via edge filtering
• Web Application Firewall (WAF) with custom rule sets
• Isolated development, staging, and production environments
• Real-time anomaly detection and automated incident routing

We collect only the data necessary to deliver our services. All personal information is processed under strict data minimization and purpose limitation principles.

• No sale or sharing of user data with advertisers or brokers
• Cookie transparency dashboard with granular user controls
• Automated data retention policies with secure deletion protocols
• Right to access, rectification, and erasure honored within 30 days

Our Security Operations Center (SOC) operates 24/7. In the event of a security incident, we follow a documented response playbook aligned with NIST and ISO standards.

• 72-hour notification window for affected users and regulators
• Public post-incident reports detailing timeline, impact, and remediation
• Dedicated legal and communications response team
• Regular tabletop exercises and penetration testing

Aevum News maintains active compliance with major international data protection frameworks and undergoes regular independent security assessments.

Annual penetration tests and code audits are conducted by accredited third-party firms. Executive summaries are available upon request for enterprise partners.

All vendors, plugins, and integrated services undergo rigorous security vetting before deployment. We maintain an approved vendor registry and enforce contractual security standards.

• Dependency scanning and software bill of materials (SBOM) tracking
• Regular vendor risk assessments and compliance reviews
• Isolated execution environments for third-party scripts
• Immediate suspension protocols for compromised dependencies