Governance
Elysian's Security and Privacy teams establish policies and controls, monitor compliance with those controls, and prove our security and compliance to third-party auditors.
Our policies are based on the following foundational principles:
Access should be limited to only those with a legitimate business need and granted based on the principle of least privilege.
Security controls should be implemented and layered according to the principle of defense-in-depth.
Security controls should be applied consistently across all areas of the enterprise.
The implementation of controls should be iterative, continuously maturing across the dimensions of improved effectiveness, increased auditability, and decreased friction.
Data protection
Data at Rest
All datastores with customer data are encrypted at rest. Additionally, sensitive data is protected with field-level encryption. This means the data is encrypted even before it hits the database so that neither physical access, nor logical access to the database, is enough to read the most sensitive information.
Data in transit
Elysian uses industry-standard encryption everywhere data is transmitted over potentially insecure networks. We also use industry-standard features to maximize the security of our data in transit.
Secret management
Encryption keys are managed via Google Cloud Key Management Service (Cloud KMS). Cloud KMS stores key material in Hardware Security Modules (HSMs), which prevents direct access by any individuals, including employees of Google and Elysian. The keys stored in HSMs are used for encryption and decryption via Google's Cloud KMS APIs.
Application secrets are encrypted and stored securely via Google Secret Manager, and access to these values is strictly limited.
Product security
Penetration testing
Elysian engages with one of the best penetration testing consulting firms in the industry at least annually.
Vulnerability scanning
Elysian requires vulnerability scanning at key stages of our Secure Development Lifecycle (SDLC). We conduct regular security assessments at all stages to ensure comprehensive vulnerability management.
Enterprise security
Endpoint protection
We use MDM software to enforce secure configuration of endpoints, such as disk encryption, screen lock configuration, and software updates.
Vendor security
Elysian uses a risk-based approach to vendor security. Factors which influence the inherent risk rating of a vendor include:
Access to customer and corporate data
Integration with production environments
Potential damage to the Elysian brand
Once the inherent risk rating has been determined, the security of the vendor is evaluated in order to determine a residual risk rating and an approval decision for the vendor.
Elysian's security team shares regular threat briefings with employees to inform them of important security and safety-related updates that require special attention or action.
Identity and access management
Elysian employees are granted access to applications based on their role, and automatically deprovisioned upon termination of their employment. Further access must be approved according to the policies set for each application.