Controls
Here are the controls implemented at Near Platforms to ensure compliance, as a part of our security program.
Data security (3)
Identify Validation
Entity ensures that logical access provisioning to critical systems requires approval from authorized personnel on an individual need or for a predefined role.
Termination of Employment
Entity ensures logical access that is no longer required in the event of termination is made inaccessible in a timely manner.
Inventory of Infrastructure Assets
Entity develops, documents, and maintains an inventory of organizational infrastructure systems, including all necessary information to achieve accountability.
Network security (3)
Limit Network Connections
Entity ensures that the production databases access and Secure Shell access to infrastructure entities are protected from public internet access.
Transmission Confidentiality
Entity has set up processes to utilize standard encryption methods, including HTTPS with the TLS algorithm, to keep transmitted data confidential.
Data used in Testing
Entity ensures that customer data used in non-Production environments requires the same level of protection as the production environment.
App security (2)
Conspicuous Link To Privacy Notice
Entity displays the most current information about its services on its website, which is accessible to its customers.
Approval of Changes
Entity has established procedures for approval when implementing changes to the operating environment.
Endpoint security (4)
Malicious Code Protection (Anti-Malware)
Where applicable, Entity ensures that endpoints with access to critical servers or data must be protected by malware-protection software.
Full Device or Container-based Encryption
Where applicable, Entity ensures that endpoints with access to critical servers or data must be encrypted to protect from unauthorized access.
Endpoint Security Validation
Entity has set up measures to perform security and privacy compliance checks on the software versions and patches of remote devices prior to the establishment of the internal connection.
Endpoints Encryption
Entity requires that all critical endpoints are encrypted to protect them from unauthorized access.
Corporate security (18)
Code of Business Conduct
Entity has a documented policy to define behavioral standards and acceptable business conduct.
Organizational Structure
Entity maintains an organizational structure to define authorities, facilitate information flow and establish responsibilities.
Roles & Responsibilities
Entity has established procedures to communicate with staff about their roles and responsibilities.
Competency Screening
Entity has procedures to ensure that all security-related positions are staffed by qualified individuals who have the necessary skill set.
Personnel Screening
Entity has established procedures to perform security risk screening of individuals before authorizing access.
New Hire Policy Acknowledgement
Entity has established procedures for new staff to acknowledge applicable company policies as a part of their onboarding.
Security & Privacy Awareness
Entity provides information security and privacy training to staff that is relevant to their job function.
Periodic Policy Acknowledgement
Entity has established procedures for staff to acknowledge applicable company policies periodically.
Automated Reporting
Entity has provided information to employees, via various Information Security Policies/procedures, on how to report failures, incidents, concerns, or other complaints related to the services or systems provided by the entity in the event there are problems.
Incident Reporting Assistance
Entity has provided information to customers on how to report failures, incidents, concerns, or other complaints related to the services or systems provided by the Entity in the event there are problems.
Assigned Cybersecurity & Privacy Responsibilities
Entity's Senior Management assigns the role of Information Security Officer who is delegated to centrally manage, coordinate, develop, implement, and maintain an enterprise-wide cybersecurity and privacy program.
Segregates Roles and Responsibilities
Entity's Senior Management segregates responsibilities and duties across the organization to mitigate risks to the services provided to its customers.
Retention of Policies
Entity ensures that all policy documents are retained for at least (6) years from creation.
Chief Privacy Officer (CPO)
Entity appoints a Privacy Officer to assess and facilitate the entity's compliance with relevant regulatory requirements.
Asset Ownership Assignment
Entity has set up mechanisms to assign and manage asset ownership responsibilities and establish a common understanding of asset protection requirements.
New Hire Security & Privacy Training Records
Entity has established procedures for new staff to complete security and privacy literacy training as a part of their onboarding.
Periodic Security & Privacy Training Records
Entity documents, monitors, and retains individual training activities and records.
Inventory of Endpoint Assets
Entity develops, documents, and maintains an inventory of organizational endpoint systems, including all necessary information to achieve accountability.
