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Our Commitment to Security

At StateSet, security isn’t just a feature—it’s the foundation of everything we build. We understand that our customers trust us with their most valuable business data, and we take that responsibility seriously. Our comprehensive security program ensures your data is protected at every level.

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Industry-Standard Certifications

SOC 2 Type 1 Compliance

Independently verified compliance demonstrating our commitment to:
  • Security controls and monitoring
  • System availability and uptime
  • Processing integrity and accuracy
  • Data confidentiality and privacy protection

ISO 27001 Standards

Information Security Management following international standards:
  • Risk assessment and management
  • Security incident response
  • Business continuity planning
  • Continuous improvement processes

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Platform Security Architecture

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Data Protection

Data in Transit
  • TLS 1.3 for all API communications
  • Perfect Forward Secrecy (PFS)
  • HSTS (HTTP Strict Transport Security)
  • Certificate pinning for mobile apps
Data at Rest
  • AES-256 encryption for all stored data
  • Encrypted database volumes
  • Secure key management with AWS KMS
  • Automatic key rotation every 90 days

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API Security Best Practices

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Authentication & Authorization

// ✅ Secure API key usage
const client = new StateSetClient({
  apiKey: process.env.STATESET_API_KEY, // Use environment variables
  baseURL: 'https://api.stateset.com/v1',
  timeout: 30000,
  retries: 3
});

// ✅ Implement proper error handling
try {
  const customer = await client.customers.create({
    email: 'customer@example.com',
    name: 'John Doe'
  });
} catch (error) {
  if (error.code === 'UNAUTHORIZED') {
    // Handle authentication errors
    logger.error('Invalid API key or expired token');
    // Don't log sensitive information
  } else if (error.code === 'RATE_LIMIT_EXCEEDED') {
    // Handle rate limiting
    const retryAfter = error.headers['retry-after'];
    logger.warn(`Rate limited. Retry after ${retryAfter} seconds`);
  }
  throw error;
}

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Secure Webhook Implementation

// ✅ Verify webhook signatures
const crypto = require('crypto');

function verifyWebhookSignature(payload, signature, secret) {
  const expectedSignature = crypto
    .createHmac('sha256', secret)
    .update(payload, 'utf8')
    .digest('hex');
    
  return crypto.timingSafeEqual(
    Buffer.from(signature, 'hex'),
    Buffer.from(expectedSignature, 'hex')
  );
}

// ✅ Secure webhook endpoint
app.post('/webhooks/stateset', express.raw({type: 'application/json'}), (req, res) => {
  const signature = req.headers['x-stateset-signature'];
  const isValid = verifyWebhookSignature(
    req.body,
    signature,
    process.env.STATESET_WEBHOOK_SECRET
  );
  
  if (!isValid) {
    return res.status(401).send('Unauthorized');
  }
  
  // Process webhook safely
  const event = JSON.parse(req.body);
  // Handle event...
  
  res.status(200).send('OK');
});

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Data Privacy & Compliance

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GDPR Compliance

Data Rights

Customer Rights Management
  • Right to access personal data
  • Right to rectification and deletion
  • Data portability and export
  • Automated consent management

Privacy by Design

Built-in Privacy Features
  • Data minimization principles
  • Purpose limitation controls
  • Automated data retention policies
  • Privacy impact assessments

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Data Residency & Sovereignty

{
  "data_regions": {
    "us_east": {
      "location": "United States (Virginia)",
      "compliance": ["SOC2", "FedRAMP"],
      "encryption": "AES-256-GCM"
    },
    "eu_west": {
      "location": "European Union (Ireland)",
      "compliance": ["GDPR", "ISO27001"],
      "encryption": "AES-256-GCM"
    },
    "ap_southeast": {
      "location": "Asia Pacific (Singapore)",
      "compliance": ["PDPA", "ISO27001"],
      "encryption": "AES-256-GCM"
    }
  }
}

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Security Operations

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Incident Response

1

Detection

Automated Monitoring
  • Real-time security event correlation
  • Anomaly detection and alerting
  • Threat intelligence integration
  • 24/7 security operations center
2

Response

Rapid Response Protocol
  • < 15 minutes: Initial assessment
  • < 1 hour: Containment measures
  • < 4 hours: Customer notification (if applicable)
  • < 24 hours: Resolution and remediation
3

Recovery

Business Continuity
  • Automated failover systems
  • Data backup and restoration
  • Service availability maintenance
  • Post-incident review and improvements

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Vulnerability Management

  • Regular Security Assessments: Quarterly penetration testing by certified third parties
  • Automated Scanning: Daily vulnerability scans across all systems
  • Patch Management: Critical security patches applied within 24 hours
  • Bug Bounty Program: Responsible disclosure with security researchers

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Compliance & Auditing

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Regular Audits

SOC 2 Type II

Annual Compliance Audit
  • Independent security controls testing
  • Operational effectiveness verification
  • Customer report availability

Penetration Testing

Quarterly Security Testing
  • External penetration testing
  • Application security assessment
  • Network infrastructure testing

Internal Reviews

Continuous Monitoring
  • Monthly access reviews
  • Quarterly risk assessments
  • Annual policy updates

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Audit Logging

All API requests and administrative actions are logged with: 
{
  "timestamp": "2024-01-15T10:30:00Z",
  "event_type": "api_request",
  "user_id": "usr_12345",
  "api_key_id": "key_67890",
  "endpoint": "/v1/customers",
  "method": "POST",
  "ip_address": "203.0.113.0",
  "user_agent": "StateSet-SDK/1.0.0",
  "response_code": 201,
  "response_time_ms": 150,
  "request_id": "req_abcd1234"
}

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Security Best Practices for Developers

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Environment Security

Never commit secrets to version controlUse environment variables or secure secret management systems:
# ✅ Environment variables
export STATESET_API_KEY="your_secure_api_key"
export STATESET_WEBHOOK_SECRET="your_webhook_secret"

# ✅ Using a .env file (add to .gitignore)
STATESET_API_KEY=your_secure_api_key
STATESET_WEBHOOK_SECRET=your_webhook_secret

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API Key Management

Secure Key Management
  • Rotate API keys every 90 days
  • Use different keys for different environments
  • Implement key-level monitoring and alerting
  • Revoke unused or compromised keys immediately
Access Patterns
  • Use read-only keys when possible
  • Implement IP allowlisting for production keys
  • Monitor for unusual usage patterns
  • Set up automated key rotation

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Contact & Support

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Security Team

For security-related inquiries:

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Emergency Response

For security emergencies requiring immediate attention:

24/7 Security Hotline

Critical Security Issues
Continuous ImprovementOur security program is continuously evolving. We regularly review and update our practices based on emerging threats, industry best practices, and customer feedback. For the latest security updates and advisories, visit our trust portal.