## Authentication and Access Control

Access to fabric systems is controlled and monitored.

- **Authentication:** All users must authenticate through secure login procedures. Multi-factor authentication is supported where applicable.
- **Access Control:** Role-based access control ensures users only have access to the data and actions that are relevant to their role. Permission can be scoped by:
  - **Tenant:** Restricts access to a specific customer or environment
  - **Module:** Restricts access to specific services or features.

## Data Encryption and Storage

fabric protects customer data through robust encryption practices and secure infrastructure.

- **Data at Rest:**  
  - Encrypted using industry-standard algorithms such as AES-256.  
  - Stored in secure cloud environments with restricted access controls.  
  - Backups ensure data durability and support recovery.
- **Data in Transit:**  
  - Secured using HTTPS and TLS 1.2 or higher.  
  - Applies to all external and internal service communications.
- **Ongoing Security Monitoring:**  
  - Continuous monitoring is in place to detect vulnerabilities in storage and infrastructure.  
  - Infrastructure and services are reviewed to maintain compliance and security standards.

## Tenant Isolation

fabric enforces strict separation between tenants to ensure data integrity and privacy.

- Each tenant’s data is isolated at all levels of the platform.
- Access controls are implemented programmatically and enforced across services.
- Controls are reviewed to ensure consistent tenant separation.

## Monitoring, Auditing, and Incident Response

fabric actively monitors its systems to maintain platform security and ensure rapid response to potential issues.

- **Monitoring and Alerts:**  
  - Continuous monitoring detects unauthorized access, anomalies, and system failures.  
  - Real-time alerting systems notify teams of suspicious activity.
- **Auditing:**  
  - All access logs and system changes are recorded and auditable.  
  - Logs are retained based on internal data retention policies.
- **Incident Response:**  
  - Defined procedures ensure rapid triage and remediation.  
  - Relevant stakeholders are notified during incidents as part of the response process.

## Secure Software Development

fabric integrates security into every stage of the software development lifecycle.

- **Code Reviews:**  
  - All code is reviewed for security vulnerabilities before deployment.
- **CI/CD Safeguards:**  
  - Continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) pipelines enforce automated build-time checks and security gates.
- **Developer Training:**  
  - Developers receive ongoing training in secure coding practices and industry-standard security protocols.

## Regulatory Readiness and Data Governance

fabric implements data protection and privacy controls aligned with industry standards.

- **Data Protection Principles:**  
  - Core practices such as encryption, access control, and secure storage are enforced across the platform.
- **Governance Policies:**  
  - Internal policies define how customer data is collected, accessed, retained, and deleted in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
- **Transparency and Accountability:**  
  - fabric maintains clear processes for data handling and supports customer compliance with regional regulations, such as privacy and data residency requirements.