How We Secure Our Data

Data security is a top concern at Board Genius. We use industry-standard best practices to protect your data.

Encryption

Board Genius's databases are LUKS encrypted at rest and all data in transit is encrypted via TLS. In addition to the database being encrypted at rest, the underlying database server OS is also LUKS encrypted at rest.

In addition to our databases being encrypted at rest, sensitive data may also be encrypted at the column level. This provides an extra layer of security by ensuring that if, in the very unlikely event, an unauthorized user gains access to a database, they would not be able to read encrypted data without the decryption keys.

Communication with Third-Party Applications

We access your data from third-parties (like Jira, Trello, GitHub, etc) using APIs that operate over an encrypted protocol called TLS. This is the same technology that, for example, your phone or browser use to communicate with your bank's app or website.

TLS is an industry-standard protocol used by websites and applications worldwide to ensure the security and privacy of data transmitted over the internet. It encrypts data to prevent eavesdropping and tampering, providing a secure connection between your device and our servers. Rest assured, TLS is a proven technology that is widely used and trusted by organizations across various industries.

SOC 2 Compliance

Board Genius uses Managed Databases by Digital Ocean which are audited by third-parties as part of DigitalOcean’s SOC 2 Type 2 report. For details, please visit Digital Ocean's Trust Platform Certifications page.

What data is stored by Board Genius?

For information on what we store, please see this help article: What information does Board Genius store about projects, tickets, and users?