Security at AlumniSpark

Our Commitment

At AlumniSpark, we understand that the security of your alumni data is paramount. Our architecture provides each institution with their own dedicated database instance, ensuring complete data isolation and enhanced security. We leverage enterprise-grade infrastructure through Supabase and Vercel, leading providers in secure database and application hosting.

Infrastructure Security

Dedicated Instance Architecture

• Each institution gets a dedicated Supabase instance
• Complete database isolation between institutions
• Independent encryption keys per instance
• Separate backup systems for each client
• Zero possibility of cross-instance data access

Cloud Infrastructure

• Frontend hosted on Vercel’s Edge Network
• Database powered by Supabase (built on PostgreSQL)
• Multi-region redundancy through Vercel Edge
• Automated infrastructure management
• Continuous platform updates and security patches

Network Security

• Cloudflare DDoS protection
• End-to-end SSL/TLS encryption
• Row-level security policies
• Database connection pooling
• Real-time network monitoring
• Automated threat detection

Data Protection

Database Security

• PostgreSQL’s native security features
• Row-level security (RLS) policies
• Schema isolation
• Parametrized queries
• SQL injection prevention
• Real-time database monitoring

Encryption

• TLS 1.3 for all data in transit
• At-rest encryption via Supabase
• Secure connection strings
• Automatic TLS certificate management
• Environment variable encryption

Data Access

• JWT-based authentication
• Role-based access control (RBAC)
• Multi-factor authentication (MFA)
• Single sign-on (SSO) integration
• Comprehensive audit logs
• Session management

Backup & Recovery

• Point-in-time recovery (PITR)
• Automated daily backups
• 30-day backup retention
• Cross-region backup storage
• Automated recovery testing
• Independent backup system per institution

Application Security

Secure Development

• Edge function isolation
• Automated dependency updates
• Security-focused code review
• Vercel preview deployments
• Continuous security scanning
• Environment separation

Authentication & Authorization

• Supabase Auth integration
• OAuth 2.0 provider support
• Magic link authentication option
• Secure password hashing
• Session management
• Account recovery flows

API Security

• Serverless function isolation
• Rate limiting per institution
• Request validation
• CORS policies
• API key rotation
• Real-time monitoring

Compliance & Certifications

Infrastructure Compliance

• SOC 2 Type II compliance (via Supabase & Vercel)
• GDPR compliance
• CCPA compliance
• FERPA compliance
• Regular compliance audits

Data Residency

• US data center options
• EU data center options
• Data residency guarantees
• Regional backup storage
• Compliance documentation

Instance Management

Dedicated Instances

• Independent database scaling
• Custom retention policies
• Instance-specific monitoring
• Dedicated backup streams
• Custom security policies

Performance Monitoring

• Real-time metrics
• Query performance analysis
• Resource utilization tracking
• Automated alerting
• Capacity planning

Artificial Intelligence Security

AI Model Protection

• Dedicated model instances
• Input validation
• Output sanitization
• Regular auditing
• Privacy-preserving techniques

AI Data Handling

• Instance-specific training data
• Secure feature extraction
• Model isolation
• Privacy by design
• Data minimization

Security Operations

Monitoring & Alerting

• Real-time instance monitoring
• Automated alert systems
• Performance metrics
• Security event logging
• Incident response

Access Controls

• Role-based permissions
• Access log monitoring
• Regular access reviews
• IP allowlisting
• Session management

Customer Controls

Security Features

• Custom security policies
• Access log monitoring
• Security alert configuration
• Data retention controls
• Backup management

Security Reporting

• Instance-specific dashboards
• Audit log access
• Performance metrics
• Security alerts
• Usage statistics

Contact Information

For security-related inquiries:

Security Team
AlumniSpark LLC
Email: [email protected]

For urgent security concerns:
Security Hotline: +1 (661) 679-5419 24/7 Emergency Response

Updates and Notifications

We maintain the security of your dedicated instance through:

• Regular security updates
• Platform upgrades
• Feature enhancements
• Security advisories
• Compliance updates

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Last Updated: November 30, 2024
For the latest security information, please contact our security team.