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Security

Learn about StockAPI's security practices, data protection measures, and commitment to keeping your data safe.

🛡️ Security Overview​

Our Commitment​

We take security seriously. Our platform is built with enterprise-grade security measures to protect your data and ensure the integrity of our services.

Security Principles​

  • Defense in Depth - Multiple layers of security
  • Zero Trust - Verify everything, trust nothing
  • Privacy by Design - Security built into every feature
  • Continuous Monitoring - 24/7 security oversight

🔐 Data Protection​

Encryption​

  • In Transit - TLS 1.3 encryption for all data transmission
  • At Rest - AES-256 encryption for stored data
  • API Keys - Securely hashed and encrypted
  • Backups - Encrypted backup storage

Access Controls​

  • Role-Based Access - Granular permissions system
  • Multi-Factor Authentication - Optional MFA for accounts
  • API Key Management - Secure key generation and rotation
  • Session Management - Secure session handling

Data Privacy​

  • Minimal Collection - Only collect necessary data
  • User Control - You control your data
  • GDPR Compliance - Full GDPR compliance
  • CCPA Compliance - California privacy compliance

🏗️ Infrastructure Security​

Cloud Security​

  • AWS/GCP - Enterprise cloud providers
  • VPC Isolation - Network isolation and segmentation
  • Security Groups - Firewall rules and access controls
  • Load Balancers - DDoS protection and traffic management

Network Security​

  • CDN Protection - Global content delivery with security
  • DDoS Mitigation - Protection against distributed attacks
  • Rate Limiting - API abuse prevention
  • IP Filtering - Geographic and IP-based restrictions

Monitoring and Logging​

  • 24/7 Monitoring - Continuous security monitoring
  • Intrusion Detection - Real-time threat detection
  • Audit Logging - Comprehensive activity logs
  • Alert Systems - Immediate security notifications

🔍 Security Practices​

Development Security​

  • Secure Coding - Security-first development practices
  • Code Reviews - Security-focused code reviews
  • Dependency Scanning - Regular vulnerability scanning
  • Penetration Testing - Regular security assessments

Employee Security​

  • Background Checks - Thorough employee screening
  • Security Training - Regular security awareness training
  • Access Reviews - Periodic access control reviews
  • Incident Response - Trained incident response team

Third-Party Security​

  • Vendor Assessment - Security evaluation of partners
  • Contract Requirements - Security requirements in contracts
  • Regular Audits - Periodic third-party security audits
  • Data Processing Agreements - GDPR-compliant agreements

🚨 Incident Response​

Response Team​

  • Security Team - Dedicated security professionals
  • Engineering Team - Technical response capabilities
  • Legal Team - Compliance and legal guidance
  • Communications - Customer notification procedures

Response Process​

  • Detection - Automated and manual threat detection
  • Assessment - Rapid impact assessment
  • Containment - Immediate threat containment
  • Eradication - Complete threat removal
  • Recovery - Service restoration
  • Lessons Learned - Process improvement

Communication​

  • Customer Notification - Timely customer updates
  • Status Page - Real-time incident status
  • Transparency - Open communication about incidents
  • Post-Incident Reports - Detailed incident reports

📊 Compliance and Certifications​

Industry Standards​

  • SOC 2 Type II - Security and availability controls
  • ISO 27001 - Information security management
  • PCI DSS - Payment card industry standards
  • GDPR - European data protection regulation

Regular Audits​

  • Annual Security Audits - Comprehensive security reviews
  • Penetration Testing - Regular vulnerability assessments
  • Compliance Audits - Regulatory compliance verification
  • Third-Party Assessments - Independent security evaluations

🔧 API Security​

Authentication​

  • API Keys - Secure key-based authentication
  • Rate Limiting - Protection against abuse
  • Request Signing - Cryptographic request verification
  • Token Expiration - Automatic token rotation

Data Validation​

  • Input Validation - Comprehensive input sanitization
  • Output Encoding - Protection against injection attacks
  • Schema Validation - Strict data format validation
  • Error Handling - Secure error message handling

Monitoring​

  • API Analytics - Usage pattern analysis
  • Anomaly Detection - Unusual activity detection
  • Threat Intelligence - Real-time threat feeds
  • Automated Response - Immediate threat response

🛡️ Customer Security​

Your Responsibilities​

  • API Key Security - Keep your keys secure
  • HTTPS Usage - Always use HTTPS for API calls
  • Rate Limiting - Respect API rate limits
  • Error Handling - Implement proper error handling

Best Practices​

  • Key Rotation - Regularly rotate your API keys
  • Monitoring - Monitor your API usage
  • Updates - Keep your integrations updated
  • Documentation - Follow our security guidelines

📞 Security Contact​

Security Team​

For security-related inquiries:

  • Email - Contact us through our contact form
  • Phone - Available during business hours
  • Address - San Francisco, CA

Responsible Disclosure​

We welcome security researchers:

  • Bug Bounty - We have a responsible disclosure program
  • Security Form - Use our security contact form
  • Acknowledgments - We credit security researchers
  • No Legal Action - We won't take legal action for responsible disclosure

Emergency Contact​

For urgent security issues:

  • 24/7 Hotline - Available for critical issues
  • Escalation Process - Immediate escalation procedures
  • Response Time - 1-hour response for critical issues
  • Status Updates - Regular status updates

📋 Security Resources​

Documentation​

  • Security Guidelines - Security best practices (Coming Soon)
  • API Security - API security documentation (Coming Soon)
  • Compliance - Compliance information (Coming Soon)
  • Incident History - Past security incidents (Coming Soon)

Tools and Resources​

  • Security Checklist - Security implementation guide (Coming Soon)
  • Vulnerability Reporting - How to report issues (Coming Soon)
  • Security FAQ - Common security questions (Coming Soon)

Security is our top priority. Contact our security team with any security concerns or questions.