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Security Compliance Whitepaper

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Enterprise Security Framework

πŸ”’ Enterprise Security Framework

This whitepaper outlines the comprehensive security framework implemented within the Regenaira platform to ensure enterprise-grade data protection, regulatory compliance, and operational security for ESG data management.

SOC 2 Type II compliant security architecture
GDPR and CCPA privacy compliance built-in
Zero-trust security model with end-to-end encryption

Security Architecture Overview

Infrastructure Security

  • β€’ Cloud-native architecture on AWS/Azure
  • β€’ Multi-region deployment with failover
  • β€’ Container security with Kubernetes
  • β€’ Network segmentation and firewalls
  • β€’ DDoS protection and WAF

Application Security

  • β€’ Secure coding practices and SAST
  • β€’ Dependency scanning and updates
  • β€’ Runtime application security (RASP)
  • β€’ API security and rate limiting
  • β€’ Regular penetration testing

Zero-Trust Security Model

Our security architecture is built on zero-trust principles, ensuring that every access request is verified regardless of location or user credentials.

Identity Verification

Multi-factor authentication and continuous identity validation

Device Security

Device compliance checking and endpoint protection

Network Security

Software-defined perimeters and micro-segmentation

Data Protection & Privacy

Encryption Standards

Data at Rest:

  • β€’ AES-256 encryption for all stored data
  • β€’ Key management via AWS KMS/Azure Key Vault
  • β€’ Encrypted database storage
  • β€’ Secure backup encryption

Data in Transit:

  • β€’ TLS 1.3 for all API communications
  • β€’ HTTPS enforcement with HSTS
  • β€’ Certificate pinning for mobile apps
  • β€’ VPN-encrypted admin access

GDPR Compliance Framework

Data Subject Rights:

  • β€’ Right to access and portability
  • β€’ Right to rectification
  • β€’ Right to erasure (right to be forgotten)
  • β€’ Right to restrict processing

Privacy by Design:

  • β€’ Privacy impact assessments
  • β€’ Data minimization principles
  • β€’ Purpose limitation enforcement
  • β€’ Consent management system

Data Residency & Sovereignty

ESG data is processed and stored within the geographical boundaries specified by customers, ensuring compliance with local data sovereignty requirements.

EU Data Centers

Frankfurt, Amsterdam, Dublin

UK Data Centers

London, Edinburgh

Cross-Border Controls

Standard Contractual Clauses

Access Control & Identity Management

Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)

ESG Administrator

Full platform access and configuration

ESG Manager

Data analysis and reporting access

Data Contributor

Data input and basic viewing

Auditor

Read-only access with audit trails

Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

Supported Methods:

  • β€’ TOTP authenticator apps
  • β€’ SMS and voice verification
  • β€’ Hardware security keys (FIDO2)
  • β€’ Biometric authentication

Enforcement Policies:

  • β€’ Mandatory for all admin users
  • β€’ Risk-based authentication
  • β€’ Adaptive authentication policies
  • β€’ Regular security key rotation

Security Monitoring & Compliance

Security Information & Event Management (SIEM)

Real-time Monitoring:

  • β€’ 24/7 security operations center
  • β€’ Automated threat detection
  • β€’ Behavioral analytics and ML
  • β€’ Incident response automation

Audit & Logging:

  • β€’ Comprehensive audit trails
  • β€’ Immutable log storage
  • β€’ Real-time log analysis
  • β€’ Compliance reporting automation

Compliance Certifications

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SOC 2 Type II

Security & Availability

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GDPR

Data Protection

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ISO 27001

Information Security

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CCPA

Privacy Rights

πŸ”„ Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery

Backup & Recovery

  • β€’ Automated daily backups
  • β€’ Cross-region backup replication
  • β€’ Point-in-time recovery capabilities
  • β€’ Regular recovery testing
  • β€’ RTO: 4 hours, RPO: 1 hour

High Availability

  • β€’ 99.9% uptime SLA guarantee
  • β€’ Auto-scaling infrastructure
  • β€’ Load balancing and failover
  • β€’ Health monitoring and alerting
  • β€’ Maintenance window coordination

πŸ’‘ Security Best Practices for Customers

Strong Password Policies

Implement minimum 12-character passwords with complexity requirements and regular rotation policies.

Regular Security Training

Conduct quarterly security awareness training covering phishing, social engineering, and data handling best practices.

Network Security

Use VPNs for remote access, implement network segmentation, and maintain updated firewalls and intrusion detection systems.

Incident Response Planning

Develop and regularly test incident response procedures, including communication protocols and recovery steps.

🀝 Security Support & Contact

Security Team

  • β€’ 24/7 security operations center
  • β€’ Dedicated customer security manager
  • β€’ Regular security briefings
  • β€’ Incident response coordination

Documentation

  • β€’ Security configuration guides
  • β€’ Compliance certification reports
  • β€’ Regular security updates
  • β€’ Technical security specifications