Security & Data Protection

How we keep your data safe and secure

Security is Our Priority

At Laravel, we implement comprehensive security measures to protect your data and maintain the integrity of our platform. Your trust is our responsibility.

Encrypted Data

All data encrypted in transit and at rest using industry standards

Access Control

Role-based permissions ensure authorized access only

24/7 Monitoring

Continuous security monitoring and threat detection

Infrastructure Security

Enterprise Cloud Hosting

Our platform is hosted on industry-leading cloud infrastructure (AWS/Azure) with SOC 2 Type II certification, ensuring the highest levels of security, availability, and reliability.

  • Redundant data centers across multiple geographic regions
  • 99.9% uptime SLA with automatic failover
  • Physical security with biometric access controls
  • 24/7 physical and environmental monitoring

DDoS Protection

Advanced distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) protection safeguards our platform from malicious attacks and ensures continuous availability.

  • Multi-layer DDoS mitigation (Layer 3, 4, and 7)
  • Real-time traffic analysis and filtering
  • Automatic scaling during attack scenarios

Network Security

Multiple layers of network security protect against unauthorized access and intrusions.

  • Next-generation firewalls with application-level filtering
  • Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS)
  • Network segmentation and micro-segmentation
  • Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) isolation

Data Protection

Encryption in Transit

All data transmitted between your device and our servers is protected using TLS 1.3 encryption, the latest and most secure protocol available.

Technical Details: TLS 1.3 with perfect forward secrecy, 2048-bit RSA keys or stronger elliptic curve cryptography

Encryption at Rest

All stored data is encrypted using AES-256 encryption, meeting government and military-grade security standards.

Technical Details: AES-256-GCM encryption for databases, file storage, and backups with secure key management

Backup & Recovery

Automated backup systems ensure your data is never lost:

  • Automated daily backups
  • 30-day retention period
  • Geographic redundancy
  • Tested disaster recovery plans

Data Isolation

Multi-tenant architecture with strict data isolation:

  • Logical data separation per institution
  • Row-level security policies
  • Isolated database schemas
  • Cross-tenant access prevention

Application Security

Our development team follows secure coding practices and implements multiple layers of application security:

Secure Development

  • Secure coding standards and guidelines
  • Peer code reviews for all changes
  • Static Application Security Testing (SAST)
  • Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST)
  • Dependency vulnerability scanning

Vulnerability Protection

  • SQL injection prevention
  • Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) protection
  • Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) tokens
  • Input validation and sanitization
  • Output encoding

Authentication & Access Control

Strong Authentication

Password Security:

  • Minimum 8-character requirement
  • Complexity requirements enforced
  • Bcrypt hashing with salting
  • Password history enforcement

Account Protection:

  • Account lockout after failed attempts
  • Suspicious activity detection
  • Session timeout controls
  • Two-factor authentication (2FA) available

Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)

Granular permission system ensures users can only access data and features appropriate to their role:

Super Admin

District-wide management and configuration

Institute Admin

School-level user and content management

Teacher

Class and student management within subjects

Student

Access to own courses and assignments

Parent

View linked children's academic progress

Audit Logging

Comprehensive audit trails record all security-relevant activities:

  • User login and logout events
  • Data access and modification
  • Permission changes
  • Administrative actions
  • Security events and anomalies

Compliance & Certifications

We maintain compliance with industry standards and educational regulations to protect your data and privacy:

FERPA

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act

We comply with FERPA requirements for protecting student education records, acting as a "school official" with legitimate educational interests.

COPPA

Children's Online Privacy Protection Act

We comply with COPPA requirements for users under 13, obtaining parental consent through educational institutions and limiting data collection.

GDPR

General Data Protection Regulation

For EU/EEA users, we comply with GDPR requirements including data subject rights, lawful basis for processing, and international transfer safeguards.

SOC 2 Type II

System and Organization Controls

Currently pursuing SOC 2 Type II certification, demonstrating our commitment to security, availability, and confidentiality controls.

CCPA Compliant

California Consumer Privacy Act

ISO 27001 Ready

Information Security Management

NIST Framework

Cybersecurity Best Practices

Security Monitoring & Response

Continuous Monitoring

  • 24/7 Security Operations Center (SOC)
  • Real-time threat intelligence feeds
  • Automated anomaly detection
  • Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
  • Behavioral analytics and machine learning

Incident Response

  • Documented incident response procedures
  • Rapid containment and mitigation
  • Root cause analysis
  • Stakeholder communication protocols
  • Post-incident reviews and improvements

Security Testing & Auditing

Vulnerability Management

  • Weekly automated vulnerability scans
  • Quarterly penetration testing
  • Annual third-party security audits
  • Bug bounty program

Security Training

  • Mandatory security awareness training
  • Regular phishing simulations
  • Secure development training for engineers
  • Privacy and compliance education

How You Can Stay Secure

Security is a shared responsibility. Here's how you can help protect your account:

Do:

  • Use a strong, unique password
  • Enable two-factor authentication
  • Log out when using shared computers
  • Keep your contact info up to date
  • Report suspicious activity immediately
  • Verify official communications

Don't:

  • Share your password with anyone
  • Reuse passwords from other sites
  • Click suspicious links or attachments
  • Access accounts on public WiFi without VPN
  • Ignore security warnings or alerts
  • Give credentials over phone or email

Report a Security Issue

Security Vulnerability Reporting

If you discover a security vulnerability or have concerns about our security practices, please report it to our security team immediately. We take all security reports seriously and will respond promptly.

Security Team Contact:

security@example.com

+1 (555) 123-4567

Response Timeline:

• Initial response: Within 24 hours

• Regular updates: Every 72 hours

• Resolution target: Based on severity

Please include: Detailed description of the vulnerability, steps to reproduce, potential impact, and any proof-of-concept code. We appreciate responsible disclosure and may recognize security researchers who help improve our platform.

Trusted by Educational Institutions

Our platform is trusted by 1+ institutes to protect sensitive educational data and maintain the highest security standards.

Last Security Audit: November 2025