Security

Last Updated: January 18, 2026

At Vibedasher, security is not an afterthought—it's built into every layer of our platform. We understand that you're trusting us with your most valuable asset: your data. This document outlines our comprehensive approach to security.

Security Overview

Our Commitment

  • Security First: Security is a core principle in all design and development decisions
  • Transparency: We're open about our security practices and policies
  • Continuous Improvement: Regular audits, testing, and updates to stay ahead of threats
  • Compliance: We meet or exceed industry standards and regulations

Security Certifications

  • SOC 2 Type II: Annual third-party audits of security controls
  • ISO 27001 (planned for 2026): Information security management certification
  • GDPR Compliant: Full compliance with EU data protection regulations
  • CCPA Compliant: California Consumer Privacy Act compliance
  • HIPAA Ready: For healthcare customers requiring HIPAA compliance (Enterprise plan)

Infrastructure Security

Cloud Architecture

Multi-Region Deployment:

  • Data centers in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific
  • Regional data residency options to meet compliance requirements
  • Geographic redundancy for disaster recovery

Infrastructure Providers:

  • Primary: AWS (Amazon Web Services)
  • Alternative: Google Cloud Platform
  • Both providers maintain extensive security certifications (SOC 2, ISO 27001, FedRAMP, etc.)

Network Security

Perimeter Protection:

  • Web Application Firewall (WAF) with DDoS protection
  • Rate limiting and traffic filtering
  • Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS)
  • Regular vulnerability scanning

Network Segmentation:

  • Isolated environments for production, staging, and development
  • Private subnets for sensitive components (databases, internal services)
  • Zero-trust network architecture

Server Security

Operating System:

  • Hardened Linux distributions
  • Automatic security patches and updates
  • Minimal installed packages (attack surface reduction)
  • SELinux or AppArmor mandatory access controls

Container Security:

  • Kubernetes for container orchestration
  • Regular base image updates
  • Container vulnerability scanning
  • Resource limits and quotas

Data Security

Encryption

Data in Transit:

  • TLS 1.3 for all connections
  • Perfect Forward Secrecy (PFS)
  • Strong cipher suites only (no weak algorithms)
  • HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS)

Data at Rest:

  • AES-256 encryption for all stored data
  • Encrypted database volumes
  • Encrypted backup storage
  • Key rotation every 90 days

Key Management:

  • AWS KMS (Key Management Service) for key storage
  • Hardware Security Modules (HSMs) for key operations
  • Separate keys per customer for multi-tenant data
  • No keys stored in application code or version control

Database Security

Access Controls:

  • Principle of least privilege
  • Service-specific database users
  • No direct internet access to databases
  • VPC peering for secure connections

Database Hardening:

  • Encrypted connections required
  • Strong authentication (no default passwords)
  • Regular security audits
  • Automated backups with encryption

Query Security:

  • Parameterized queries to prevent SQL injection
  • Input validation and sanitization
  • Query timeouts to prevent resource exhaustion
  • Read-only connections for visualization queries

Backup and Recovery

Backup Strategy:

  • Automated daily backups with 30-day retention
  • Point-in-time recovery capability
  • Encrypted backup storage
  • Geographic redundancy (backups stored in different region)

Disaster Recovery:

  • Recovery Point Objective (RPO): 1 hour
  • Recovery Time Objective (RTO): 4 hours
  • Regular disaster recovery drills
  • Documented recovery procedures

Application Security

Secure Development Lifecycle

Code Security:

  • Security code reviews for all changes
  • Static Application Security Testing (SAST)
  • Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST)
  • Software Composition Analysis (SCA) for dependencies
  • Dependency vulnerability scanning and automatic updates

Development Practices:

  • Security training for all developers
  • Secure coding guidelines
  • Threat modeling for new features
  • Security champions program

Authentication and Authorization

Authentication:

  • Strong password requirements (min 12 characters, complexity)
  • Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) available and encouraged
  • OAuth 2.0 integration (Google, LinkedIn, Microsoft)
  • SAML 2.0 support (Enterprise plan)
  • Session management with secure cookies
  • Automatic logout after inactivity

Authorization:

  • Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
  • Granular permissions (view, edit, create, delete, share)
  • Team and workspace isolation
  • Row-level security for data access
  • Audit logs for all permission changes

API Security

API Protection:

  • API key authentication
  • JWT tokens with expiration
  • Rate limiting per user/API key
  • IP whitelisting (available on request)
  • API versioning for backward compatibility

Input Validation:

  • Schema validation for all inputs
  • Strict type checking
  • Size limits to prevent resource exhaustion
  • Content Security Policy (CSP) headers

AI Security

Prompt Injection Protection:

  • Input sanitization for AI prompts
  • Context length limits
  • Output validation and filtering
  • Monitoring for suspicious patterns

AI Provider Security:

  • Encrypted connections to AI providers
  • No training on customer data without consent
  • Optional on-premise AI models
  • Data minimization (only send necessary context)

Monitoring and Incident Response

Security Monitoring

24/7 Monitoring:

  • Real-time security event monitoring
  • Anomaly detection and alerting
  • Failed login attempt tracking
  • Suspicious activity detection

Logging:

  • Comprehensive audit logs for all actions
  • Log retention for 12 months
  • Centralized log management (SIEM)
  • Regular log analysis and review

Vulnerability Management

Vulnerability Scanning:

  • Weekly automated vulnerability scans
  • Quarterly penetration testing by third parties
  • Bug bounty program for responsible disclosure
  • Continuous dependency monitoring

Patch Management:

  • Critical security patches applied within 24 hours
  • Regular security updates and patches
  • Maintenance windows with advance notice
  • Rollback procedures for failed updates

Incident Response

Incident Response Plan:

  • Defined incident response procedures
  • 24/7 on-call security team
  • Incident severity classification
  • Communication protocols

Breach Notification:

  • User notification within 72 hours of confirmed breach (GDPR requirement)
  • Transparent communication about incidents
  • Post-incident analysis and improvements
  • Cooperation with law enforcement if necessary

Compliance and Privacy

Data Privacy

Privacy by Design:

  • Data minimization (collect only what's needed)
  • Purpose limitation (use data only for stated purposes)
  • Storage limitation (delete data when no longer needed)
  • Accuracy (ensure data is correct and up-to-date)

Privacy Controls:

  • Data export (download all your data)
  • Data deletion (delete account and data)
  • Data portability (machine-readable format)
  • Consent management

Compliance Frameworks

Regulations:

  • GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)
  • CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act)
  • SOC 2 Type II
  • PIPEDA (Canada)
  • LGPD (Brazil)

Industry Standards:

  • OWASP Top 10 protection
  • CIS Controls implementation
  • NIST Cybersecurity Framework alignment
  • PCI DSS compliance for payment processing (via Stripe)

On-Premise Security

For customers using our on-premise or self-hosted deployment:

Installation Security

Deployment Options:

  • Docker containers with security hardening
  • Kubernetes for orchestration
  • Air-gapped installation support
  • VPN or private network deployment

Configuration:

  • Secure default configurations
  • TLS certificate generation and management
  • Database encryption setup
  • Firewall rules documentation

Your Responsibilities

When self-hosting, you are responsible for:

  • Infrastructure Security: Server hardening, network configuration, physical security
  • Access Management: User authentication and authorization
  • Backups: Regular backups and disaster recovery
  • Updates: Applying security patches and updates
  • Monitoring: Security event monitoring and incident response

Our Support

We provide:

  • Security best practices documentation
  • Configuration review and recommendations
  • Security advisory notifications
  • Assistance with security incident investigation (optional)

Employee Security

Access Controls

Principle of Least Privilege:

  • Employees have access only to systems necessary for their role
  • Regular access reviews and audits
  • Automatic deprovisioning upon termination

Authentication:

  • Strong password requirements
  • Mandatory MFA for all employees
  • Hardware security keys for privileged access
  • SSO integration

Training and Awareness

Security Training:

  • Mandatory security awareness training for all employees
  • Phishing simulation exercises
  • Role-specific security training
  • Annual security refresher courses

Background Checks:

  • Background checks for all employees with data access
  • Confidentiality and security agreements
  • Clean desk and screen policies

Physical Security

Office Security:

  • Badge access control
  • Visitor sign-in and escort procedures
  • Secure disposal of sensitive materials
  • Security cameras and monitoring

Data Center Security:

  • Outsourced to certified cloud providers (AWS, GCP)
  • 24/7 physical security and monitoring
  • Biometric access controls
  • Environmental controls (fire, flood, temperature)

Third-Party Security

Vendor Management

Vendor Assessment:

  • Security questionnaires and audits
  • Review of security certifications
  • Data processing agreements (DPAs)
  • Regular vendor reviews

Key Vendors:

  • AWS/GCP: Infrastructure hosting
  • Stripe: Payment processing (PCI DSS certified)
  • PostHog: Privacy-focused analytics
  • AI Providers: OpenAI, Anthropic, Google (optional)

Responsible Disclosure

Bug Bounty Program

We welcome responsible disclosure of security vulnerabilities:

  • Email: security@vibedasher.com
  • Response Time: Acknowledgment within 24 hours
  • Rewards: Case-by-case basis for valid vulnerabilities
  • Hall of Fame: Recognition for contributors (with permission)

Disclosure Guidelines

Please:

  • Give us reasonable time to fix vulnerabilities before public disclosure
  • Provide detailed reproduction steps
  • Avoid accessing, modifying, or deleting customer data
  • Don't perform DoS attacks or resource exhaustion tests

Security Roadmap

Current Initiatives

  • Expanding bug bounty program
  • ISO 27001 certification (in progress)
  • Enhanced anomaly detection with ML
  • FIDO2/WebAuthn support

Future Plans

  • Hardware security key shipping for Enterprise customers
  • Advanced threat protection with AI
  • Zero-knowledge encryption options
  • Security audit dashboard for customers

Contact Us

For security-related inquiries:

PGP Public Key: Available at vibedasher.com/pgp-key

Last Review: January 18, 2026

We review and update our security practices regularly to ensure we're providing the best protection for your data. If you have questions or concerns about our security practices, please don't hesitate to contact us.