Information Security Policy

Source: Notion | Last edited: 2025-12-16 | ID: 1442d2dc-3ef...

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Core Security Components

Access Control and Authentication

• Implementation of role-based access control (RBAC) to enforce the minimum privilege principle.
• Mandatory multi-factor authentication (MFA) for all accounts and critical systems.
• Use of secure password managers (1Password) to manage and share credentials safely.

Data Protection and Encryption

• End-to-end encryption for all data in transit using TLS/SSL protocols.
• Encryption of sensitive data at rest using AES-256 standards.
• Segregation of sensitive data (API Keys, credentials) in encrypted databases or AWS services (e.g., AWS KMS, Secrets Manager).

AWS Security Measures

• Separate environments for development, testing, and production, with strict controls on cross-environment access.
• Continuous monitoring and auditing using AWS CloudTrail and CloudWatch.
• Secured S3 buckets with server-side encryption enabled and access restricted to necessary personnel.
• Use of AWS IAM roles and policies to ensure granular access control.
• Regular patching and updates of AWS resources and services.

Infrastructure and Hardware Security

• Dedicated, secure servers or cloud instances for trading operations.
• Encrypted hard drives (e.g., FileVault) on all workstations and servers.
• Physically secure office locations with access control systems for critical hardware.

Development and Training Environment Security

• Secure CI/CD pipelines with automated code scans for vulnerabilities (e.g., Github Workflow).
• Regular code reviews and penetration testing for critical components.
• Sandboxed environments for model training to prevent interference with production systems.

Credential and Key Management

• Centralized credential management using AWS Secrets Manager.
• Strict policies for managing API keys, with regular key rotation and usage monitoring.
• Cryptographic signing of transactions to ensure integrity in trading systems.

Incident Response and Monitoring

• Real-time security monitoring with alerts for abnormal activity (e.g., AWS Incident Manager).
• Documented incident response plan with defined roles and escalation procedures.
• Regular security drills to test incident response readiness.

Third-Party and Supply Chain Security

• Security assessments of third-party vendors and partners.
• Use of vetted, secure libraries and dependencies in software development.
• Legal agreements to ensure third-party compliance with security standards.

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Employee Training and Compliance

• Mandatory security awareness training for all employees, covering topics like phishing and social engineering.
• Enforcing strict policies for the secure handling of sensitive information.
• Regular audits to ensure compliance with data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR).

Network Security

• Deployment of firewalls and intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS) for network traffic monitoring.
• Use of VPNs for secure remote access to internal systems.
• Regular vulnerability scanning and penetration testing of network infrastructure.