Security Overview
Introduction
Earna AI implements comprehensive security measures aligned with SOC2 Type II requirements, ensuring the protection of sensitive financial data and maintaining the highest standards of information security.
Security Framework
SOC2 Trust Service Criteria
Security (Common Criteria)
- Firewalls and network segmentation
- Intrusion detection and prevention
- Multi-factor authentication
- Encryption at rest and in transit
- Regular security assessments
Availability
- 99.9% uptime SLA
- Redundant infrastructure
- Disaster recovery procedures
- Load balancing and auto-scaling
- Regular backup testing
Processing Integrity
- Data validation controls
- Transaction monitoring
- Error handling procedures
- Reconciliation processes
- Audit trails
Confidentiality
- Data classification
- Encryption standards
- Access restrictions
- Non-disclosure agreements
- Secure disposal procedures
Privacy
- Privacy policy compliance
- Consent management
- Data minimization
- Right to erasure
- Cross-border data transfers
Security Architecture
Defense in Depth
// Security layers implementation
interface SecurityLayer {
name: string
controls: SecurityControl[]
monitoring: MonitoringConfig
alerts: AlertConfig[]
}
const securityArchitecture: SecurityLayer[] = [
{
name: 'Perimeter',
controls: [
{ type: 'WAF', provider: 'Cloudflare' },
{ type: 'DDoS Protection', provider: 'Cloudflare' },
{ type: 'Rate Limiting', threshold: '100 req/min' }
],
monitoring: {
metrics: ['request_rate', 'error_rate', 'latency'],
dashboard: 'perimeter-security'
},
alerts: [
{ metric: 'error_rate', threshold: 0.05, severity: 'high' },
{ metric: 'request_rate', threshold: 1000, severity: 'medium' }
]
},
{
name: 'Application',
controls: [
{ type: 'Authentication', method: 'OAuth2 + MFA' },
{ type: 'Authorization', method: 'RBAC' },
{ type: 'Input Validation', framework: 'Zod' },
{ type: 'CSRF Protection', implementation: 'Double Submit Cookie' }
],
monitoring: {
metrics: ['auth_failures', 'unauthorized_access', 'validation_errors'],
dashboard: 'application-security'
},
alerts: [
{ metric: 'auth_failures', threshold: 5, severity: 'high' },
{ metric: 'unauthorized_access', threshold: 1, severity: 'critical' }
]
},
{
name: 'Data',
controls: [
{ type: 'Encryption at Rest', algorithm: 'AES-256-GCM' },
{ type: 'Encryption in Transit', protocol: 'TLS 1.3' },
{ type: 'Key Management', service: 'Google KMS' },
{ type: 'Data Masking', fields: ['ssn', 'account_number'] }
],
monitoring: {
metrics: ['encryption_failures', 'key_rotation', 'data_access'],
dashboard: 'data-security'
},
alerts: [
{ metric: 'encryption_failures', threshold: 1, severity: 'critical' },
{ metric: 'unusual_data_access', threshold: 'anomaly', severity: 'high' }
]
}
]
Key Security Controls
1. Infrastructure Security
Control | Implementation | Frequency |
---|---|---|
Network Segmentation | VPC with private subnets | Continuous |
Firewall Rules | GCP Firewall, iptables | Continuous |
IDS/IPS | Cloud Armor, Falco | Real-time |
Vulnerability Scanning | Qualys, OWASP ZAP | Weekly |
Patch Management | Automated OS updates | Monthly |
2. Application Security
Control | Implementation | Frequency |
---|---|---|
Code Review | GitHub PR reviews | Every commit |
Static Analysis | SonarQube, Semgrep | Every build |
Dynamic Testing | OWASP ZAP, Burp Suite | Weekly |
Dependency Scanning | Snyk, Dependabot | Daily |
Container Scanning | Trivy, Clair | Every deployment |
3. Data Security
Control | Implementation | Standard |
---|---|---|
Encryption at Rest | AES-256-GCM | FIPS 140-2 |
Encryption in Transit | TLS 1.3 | PCI DSS |
Key Management | Google KMS | SOC2 |
Data Classification | 4-tier system | Internal |
Backup Encryption | AES-256-CBC | SOC2 |
4. Access Control
Control | Implementation | Policy |
---|---|---|
Authentication | OAuth2 + MFA | Required for all users |
Authorization | RBAC with permissions | Least privilege |
Session Management | JWT with refresh tokens | 30-day expiry |
Password Policy | 12+ chars, complexity | 90-day rotation |
Privileged Access | PAM solution | Time-limited |
Security Operations
Security Incident Response
// Incident response workflow
enum IncidentSeverity {
CRITICAL = 'P1', // Data breach, system compromise
HIGH = 'P2', // Unauthorized access, service disruption
MEDIUM = 'P3', // Policy violation, suspicious activity
LOW = 'P4' // Minor security issues
}
interface IncidentResponse {
severity: IncidentSeverity
detection: string
containment: string[]
eradication: string[]
recovery: string[]
lessons: string[]
timeline: {
detected: Date
contained: Date
resolved: Date
}
}
const incidentResponsePlan = {
[IncidentSeverity.CRITICAL]: {
responseTime: '15 minutes',
team: ['Security Lead', 'CTO', 'Legal', 'PR'],
actions: [
'Isolate affected systems',
'Preserve evidence',
'Notify executives',
'Engage forensics team',
'Prepare disclosure'
]
},
[IncidentSeverity.HIGH]: {
responseTime: '1 hour',
team: ['Security Lead', 'DevOps Lead'],
actions: [
'Assess scope',
'Implement containment',
'Review logs',
'Apply patches'
]
}
}
Continuous Monitoring
# Security monitoring configuration
monitoring:
siem:
platform: "Splunk Cloud"
data_sources:
- application_logs
- infrastructure_logs
- security_events
- audit_trails
alerts:
- name: "Multiple Failed Logins"
query: "failed_login_count > 5 within 5m"
severity: high
action: block_ip
- name: "Data Exfiltration"
query: "outbound_data > 100MB"
severity: critical
action: alert_security_team
- name: "Privilege Escalation"
query: "role_change to admin"
severity: high
action: require_approval
dashboards:
- security_overview
- threat_intelligence
- compliance_status
- incident_metrics
Compliance Certifications
Current Certifications
- SOC2 Type II - In progress (Q1 2025)
- PCI DSS Level 2 - Planned (Q2 2025)
- ISO 27001 - Planned (Q3 2025)
Compliance Roadmap
Security Policies
Information Security Policy
- Annual review and updates
- Employee acknowledgment required
- Covers data handling, acceptable use, incident response
Data Retention Policy
- Transaction data: 7 years
- Audit logs: 3 years
- User data: As per consent or legal requirement
- Secure disposal procedures
Vendor Management Policy
- Security assessments for all vendors
- Annual reviews
- Data processing agreements
- Right to audit clauses
Business Continuity Plan
- RTO: 4 hours
- RPO: 1 hour
- Quarterly DR drills
- Documented recovery procedures
Security Training
Employee Training Program
Topic | Frequency | Audience |
---|---|---|
Security Awareness | Onboarding + Annual | All employees |
Phishing Simulation | Quarterly | All employees |
Secure Coding | Bi-annual | Developers |
Incident Response | Quarterly | Security team |
Compliance Training | Annual | Relevant teams |
Security Champions Program
- Designated security champions per team
- Monthly security meetings
- Quarterly security challenges
- Annual security conference attendance
Security Metrics & KPIs
Key Performance Indicators
interface SecurityKPIs {
meanTimeToDetect: number // Target: < 1 hour
meanTimeToRespond: number // Target: < 4 hours
patchingCompliance: number // Target: > 95%
vulnerabilitiesOpen: number // Target: < 10 critical
securityTrainingCompletion: number // Target: 100%
phishingTestFailureRate: number // Target: < 5%
auditFindingsOpen: number // Target: 0 critical
incidentsPerMonth: number // Target: < 5
}
const currentMetrics: SecurityKPIs = {
meanTimeToDetect: 45, // minutes
meanTimeToRespond: 180, // minutes
patchingCompliance: 98, // percentage
vulnerabilitiesOpen: 3, // count
securityTrainingCompletion: 95, // percentage
phishingTestFailureRate: 3, // percentage
auditFindingsOpen: 0, // count
incidentsPerMonth: 2 // average
}
Security Contacts
Security Team
- Chief Security Officer: security@earna.ai
- Security Operations: soc@earna.ai
- Incident Response: incident@earna.ai
External Contacts
- Security Auditor: [Audit Firm Name]
- Forensics Team: [Forensics Provider]
- Legal Counsel: [Law Firm]
Reporting Security Issues
- Email: security@earna.ai
- Bug Bounty: https://hackerone.com/earnaÂ
- Responsible Disclosure: 90-day disclosure policy
Next Steps
- SOC2 Compliance - Detailed SOC2 requirements
- Data Protection - Encryption and data security
- Access Control - Authentication and authorization
- Incident Response - Response procedures
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