Security
How we protect your data
Last updated: December 2024
Our Security Commitment
At Ink Wise, security is not an afterthought—it's built into everything we do. We handle sensitive educational data and take that responsibility seriously. Our security practices are designed to meet SOC 2 Type 2 compliance requirements.
Security Measures
Encryption
- • TLS 1.3 encryption in transit
- • AES-256 encryption at rest
- • Encrypted database connections
- • Secure credential storage
Access Control
- • Role-based access control (RBAC)
- • Multi-factor authentication available
- • Session management & timeouts
- • Principle of least privilege
Infrastructure
- • SOC 2 compliant hosting (Vercel)
- • SOC 2 compliant database (Neon)
- • DDoS protection
- • Automatic security updates
Monitoring
- • 24/7 security monitoring
- • Real-time threat detection
- • Comprehensive audit logging
- • Automated alerting
Data Isolation
We use Row-Level Security (RLS) at the database level to ensure strict data isolation:
- Your data is isolated from other users at the database level
- Teachers can only see their students' work
- Students can only access their own documents
- Institutions have separate data boundaries
AI Security
When using our AI features, we implement additional security measures:
- PII Redaction: Personal information is automatically removed before AI processing
- Prompt Injection Prevention: We detect and block manipulation attempts
- No AI Training: Your content is never used to train AI models
- Rate Limiting: Protection against abuse and cost overruns
Incident Response
In the event of a security incident, we follow a structured response process:
- Detection: Automated monitoring identifies issues within minutes
- Assessment: Our team evaluates severity and scope
- Containment: Affected systems are isolated immediately
- Notification: Users are informed within 72 hours of confirmed breaches
- Resolution: Root cause analysis and permanent fixes implemented
Compliance
We are committed to meeting industry security standards:
- SOC 2 Type 2: Currently pursuing certification
- Australian Privacy Act: Full compliance with APPs
- GDPR: Data protection for EU users
- FERPA: Student data protection (US institutions)
Responsible Disclosure
We welcome responsible security research. If you discover a vulnerability, please report it to security@getinkwise.com. We commit to:
- Acknowledging your report within 24 hours
- Providing regular updates on our investigation
- Not taking legal action against good-faith researchers
- Crediting researchers who help improve our security (with permission)
Questions?
For security-related questions or concerns, contact our security team: