Arootah LLC | Trust Center
Arootah Trust Center
Welcome to the Arootah Trust Center! At Arootah, we understand that trust is the foundation of our relationship with customers. Our commitment to ensuring the security, privacy, and compliance of our services is unwavering. We strive to maintain the highest standards of data protection and to empower our clients with transparent and reliable information about our security practices. Our Security Commitment Security at Arootah is not just a policy; it's embedded in our culture and products. We employ state-of-the-art security technologies and practices to safeguard your data from any unauthorized access or misuse. Our dedicated security team continuously monitors and improves our security posture to tackle emerging threats. Compliance and Certifications Our adherence to international standards and regulatory requirements is a testament to our commitment to compliance. Arootah regularly undergoes independent verification of security, privacy, and compliance controls, achieving certifications, attestations, and audit reports to provide you with the assurance you require. Data Privacy and Protection We recognize the importance of your data privacy. Arootah is committed to complying with applicable data protection laws and regulations. We provide tools and controls that allow you to manage your data effectively and to make informed choices about the collection, use, and sharing of your personal information. Continuous Improvement The digital landscape is ever-evolving, and so are our efforts. Arootah is dedicated to continual improvement of our security and compliance programs. We engage with security and compliance communities to stay ahead of risks and to foster a culture of security awareness and resilience. Resources and Contacts For more detailed information about our security practices, policies, or compliance documentation, or if you have any questions, please feel free to contact our Trust Center team at [email protected].
Compliance

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Compliance

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SOC 2 Type 1

Monitoring

Risk Assessment

Risk Assessment
Formal risk assessments are performed, which includes the identification of relevant internal and external threats related to security, availability, confidentiality, and fraud, and an analysis of risks associated with those threats.
Vendor Risk Management Policy
A Vendor Risk Management Policy defines a framework for the onboarding and management of the vendor relationship lifecycle.
Risk Assessment and Treatment Policy
A Risk Assessment and Treatment Policy governs the process for conducting risk assessments to account for threats, vulnerabilities, likelihood, and impact with respect to assets, team members, customers, vendors, suppliers, and partners. Risk tolerance and strategies are also defined in the policy.

Incident Response

Tracking a Security Incident
Identified incidents are documented, tracked, and analyzed according to the Incident Response Plan.
Incident Response Plan Testing
The Incident Response Plan is periodically tested via tabletop exercises or equivalents. When necessary, Management makes changes to the Incident Response Plan based on the test results.
Incident Response Plan
An Incident Response Plan outlines the process of identifying, prioritizing, communicating, assigning and tracking confirmed incidents through to resolution.
Lessons Learned
After any identified security incident has been resolved, management provides a "Lessons Learned" document to the team in order to continually improve security and operations.

Change Management

Software Change Testing
Software changes are tested prior to being deployed into production.
Segregation of Environments
Development, staging, and production environments are segregated.
Baseline Configurations
Baseline configurations and codebases for production infrastructure, systems, and applications are securely managed.
Production Data Use is Restricted
Production data is not used in the development and testing environments, unless required for debugging customer issues.
Change Management Policy
A Change Management Policy governs the documenting, tracking, testing, and approving of system, network, security, and infrastructure changes.
Secure Development Policy
A Secure Development Policy defines the requirements for secure software and system development and maintenance.
Configuration and Asset Management Policy
A Configuration and Asset Management Policy governs configurations for new sensitive systems

Availability

Automated Backup Process
Full backups are performed and retained in accordance with the Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Policy.
Backup Restoration Testing
Backed-up data is restored to a non-production environment at least annually to validate the integrity of backups.
Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Policy
Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Policy governs required processes for restoring the service or supporting infrastructure after suffering a disaster or disruption.
Testing the Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Plan
The Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Plan is periodically tested via tabletop exercises or equivalents. When necessary, Management makes changes to the Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Plan based on the test results.
High Availability Configuration
The system is configured for high availability to support continuous availability, when applicable.
Uptime and Availability Monitoring
System tools monitors for uptime and availability based on predetermined criteria.

Confidentiality

Data Retention and Disposal Policy
A Data Retention and Disposal Policy specifies how customer data is to be retained and disposed of based on compliance requirements and contractual obligations.
Data Classification Policy
A Data Classification Policy details the security and handling protocols for sensitive data.
Disposal of Customer Data
Upon customer request, Company requires that data that is no longer needed from databases and other file stores is removed in accordance with agreed-upon customer requirements.

Organizational Management

Cybersecurity Insurance
Cybersecurity insurance has been procured to help minimize the financial impact of cybersecurity loss events.
Roles and Responsibilities
Information security roles and responsibilities are outlined for personnel responsible for the security, availability, and confidentiality of the system.
Acceptable Use Policy
An Acceptable Use Policy defines standards for appropriate and secure use of company hardware and electronic systems including storage media, communication tools and internet access.
Organizational Chart
Management maintains a formal organizational chart to clearly identify positions of authority and the lines of communication, and publishes the organizational chart to internal personnel.
Performance Reviews
Internal personnel are evaluated via a formal performance review at least annually
New Hire Screening
Hiring managers screen new hires or internal transfers to assess their qualifications, experience, and competency to fulfill their responsibilities. New hires sign confidentiality agreements or equivalents upon hire.
Disciplinary Action
Personnel who violate information security policies are subject to disciplinary action and such disciplinary action is clearly documented in one or more policies.
Code of Conduct
A Code of Conduct outlines ethical expectations, behavior standards, and ramifications of noncompliance.
Internal Control Policy
An Internal Control Policy identifies how a system of controls should be maintained to safeguard assets, promote operational efficiency, and encourage adherence to prescribed managerial policies.
Information Security Policy
An Information Security Policy establishes the security requirements for maintaining the security, confidentiality, integrity, and availability of applications, systems, infrastructure, and data.
Performance Review Policy
A Performance Review Policy provides personnel context and transparency into their performance and career development processes.
Advisor Meetings on Security
Senior management and/or board of directors meets at least annually to review business goals, company initiatives, resource needs, risk management activities, and other internal/external matters. The information security team meets at least annually to discuss security risks, roles & responsibilities, controls, changes, audit results and/or other matters as necessary.
Background Checks
Background checks or their equivalent are performed before or promptly after a new hires start date, as permitted by local laws.

Vulnerability Management

Vulnerability and Patch Management Policy
A Vulnerability Management and Patch Management Policy outlines the processes to efficiently respond to identified vulnerabilities.
Vulnerability Scanning
Vulnerability scanning is performed on production infrastructure systems, and identified deficiencies are remediated on a timely basis.
Third-Party Penetration Test
A 3rd party is engaged to conduct a network and application penetration test of the production environment at least annually. Critical and high-risk findings are tracked through resolution.

Access Security

Asset Inventory
A list of system assets, components, and respective owners are maintained and reviewed at least annually
Least Privilege in Use
Users are provisioned access to systems based on principle of least privilege.
Access to Product is Restricted
Non-console access to production infrastructure is restricted to users with a unique SSH key or access key
Encryption and Key Management Policy
An Encryption and Key Management Policy supports the secure encryption and decryption of app secrets, and governs the use of cryptographic controls.
Encryption-in-Transit
Service data transmitted over the internet is encrypted-in-transit.
Removal of Access
Upon termination or when internal personnel no longer require access, system access is removed, as applicable.
Administrative Access is Restricted
Administrative access to production infrastructure is restricted based on the principle of least privilege.
Unique Access IDs
Personnel are assigned unique IDs to access sensitive systems, networks, and information
User Access Reviews
System owners conduct scheduled user access reviews of production servers, databases, and applications to validate internal user access is commensurate with job responsibilities.
Access Control and Termination Policy
An Access Control and Termination Policy governs authentication and access to applicable systems, data, and networks.

Network Security

Logging and Monitoring for Threats
Logging and monitoring software is used to collect data from infrastructure to detect potential security threats, unusual system activity, and monitor system performance, as applicable.
Restricted Port Configurations
Configurations ensure available networking ports, protocols, services, and environments are restricted as necessary, including firewalls.
Automated Alerting for Security Events
Alerting software is used to notify impacted teams of potential security events.
Network Traffic Monitoring
Security tools are implemented to provide monitoring of network traffic to the production environment.
Network Security Policy
A Network Security Policy identifies the requirements for protecting information and systems within and across networks.

Communications

Privacy Policy
A Privacy Policy to both external users and internal personnel. This policy details the company's privacy commitments.
Communication of Critical Information
Critical information is communicated to external parties, as applicable.
Communication of Security Commitments
Security commitments and expectations are communicated to both internal personnel and external users via the company's website.
Description of Services
Descriptions of the company's services and systems are available to both internal personnel and external users.