Security & Compliance

Security-first by design

Security is not a bolt-on feature — it's embedded in our processes, architectures, and delivery methodology. From secure development practices to infrastructure hardening and incident response, here is how we protect the systems we build and operate.

Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)

Security is integrated into every phase of software development, from design through deployment.

Threat modeling during architecture and design reviews
Mandatory peer code reviews with security-focused checklists
Static Application Security Testing (SAST) in CI pipelines
Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) against staging environments
Dependency and container image scanning with automated alerts
Secret detection and management via vault-based solutions

Infrastructure Hardening

All managed infrastructure follows documented hardening baselines aligned with industry benchmarks.

Windows and Linux server hardening aligned with CIS benchmarks
Network segmentation and least-privilege access control
Firewall rule reviews and WAF policy management
Patch management with defined maintenance windows and rollback procedures
SSH key management and privileged access controls
Endpoint protection and host-based intrusion detection

Vulnerability Management

A structured workflow ensures vulnerabilities are discovered, triaged, remediated, and verified.

Scheduled vulnerability scanning across infrastructure and applications
Risk-based triage using CVSS scoring and business context
Remediation plans with defined SLAs by severity level
Verification scanning to confirm fixes are effective
Continuous tracking and reporting of vulnerability posture
Third-party penetration testing coordination (as applicable)

Logging, Monitoring & Observability

Centralized visibility across infrastructure and applications for both operational and security purposes.

Centralized log aggregation from servers, applications, and network devices
Real-time alerting on security events and anomalies
SIEM integration for correlation and threat detection (where applicable)
Infrastructure monitoring with metrics, dashboards, and SLO tracking
Audit trail preservation for compliance and forensics
Log retention policies aligned with regulatory requirements

Incident Response

Documented playbooks and trained teams ensure rapid, structured response to security incidents.

Incident response playbooks for common threat scenarios
Severity classification (P1–P4) with defined response windows
Escalation paths from L1 through engineering and management
Post-incident analysis with root cause and remediation tracking
Regular tabletop exercises and team training
Communication templates for stakeholder notification

Data Protection

Comprehensive data protection practices covering encryption, backup, and access controls.

Encryption at rest (AES-256) and in transit (TLS 1.2+)
Backup and disaster recovery with defined RPO/RTO targets
Tested recovery procedures with documented runbooks
Data classification policies and role-based access controls
Data retention and disposal procedures
Multi-tenant data isolation in SaaS environments

Compliance Alignment

Our security practices are designed to align with recognized industry frameworks and standards.

Frameworks & Standards

  • ISO 27001 — aligned practices (information security management)
  • CIS Benchmarks — infrastructure hardening baselines
  • OWASP — secure development and testing standards
  • NIST — incident response and risk management guidance

What We Provide

  • Security practice documentation and evidence packages
  • Architecture and data flow diagrams
  • Audit trail and compliance reporting
  • Gap analysis and remediation planning

Transparency note: We align our practices with industry-recognized frameworks. We do not claim specific certifications (ISO, SOC 2, etc.) unless they have been formally obtained and verified. We are happy to discuss our current posture and provide documentation upon request.

FAQs

Security questions answered

Do you hold ISO 27001 or SOC 2 certifications?

Our security practices are aligned with ISO 27001 and SOC 2 principles. We do not claim these certifications unless they have been formally obtained and verified. We are transparent about our current posture and can provide detailed documentation of our practices upon request.

How do you handle vulnerabilities in production systems?

We follow a structured vulnerability management workflow: Discover ? Triage (using CVSS + business context) ? Remediate (within defined SLAs by severity) ? Verify (re-scan to confirm fix). Critical vulnerabilities in production are escalated immediately with target remediation within 24 hours.

What happens during a security incident?

Our incident response process follows documented playbooks with severity-based response times. P1 (Critical) incidents trigger immediate response with stakeholder notification. Every incident concludes with a post-incident review, root cause analysis, and tracked remediation actions.

How is data protected in your SaaS products?

AYAN ERP and our SaaS platforms use multi-tenant architecture with strict data isolation, encryption at rest and in transit, role-based access controls, and comprehensive audit logging. Backup and DR procedures are tested regularly with documented RPO/RTO targets.

Do you perform penetration testing?

We coordinate third-party penetration testing for our products and client environments as applicable. Findings are triaged, remediated, and verified following our standard vulnerability management workflow. Test reports can be shared under NDA.

Can you provide security documentation for our compliance requirements?

Yes. We can provide security practice documentation, architecture diagrams, data flow documentation, and evidence of our security controls. Specific compliance mapping (e.g., to regulatory frameworks) is available as part of our engagement process.

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