Technology used & Security Protocols

Gradsgate is built using open source technology of php/mysql, act as multi-tenant application to serve many universities with dynamic features and workflow.

• Our web servers are protected against distributed denial of service
• The system is protected behind industry standard firewalls
• Full backup is taken at least on daily basis and system can be restored in case of failure
• Granular role based access control is enforced following least privilege principle where system permissions are granted to data and features on need-to-know / need-to-do basis.
• Data is encrypted using standard industry protocols when exchanged with the system
• We follow strict change control procedure to ensure any change is comprehensively tested before implementation in production
• Secure coding practices are followed to develop the software such as adopting OWASP framework.

Data Center Information

Our system is hosted in state of the are data center in a colocation arrangement with high levels of redundancy in power and connectivity
Hosting data center is protected with multiple physical and environmental control (fire suppression, temperature control, secured perimeter, etc…).