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Data Security

Your Trust is Our Priority: Data Security at Applauz

At Applauz, we understand that trust is earned through transparency and a relentless commitment to security. We've built a comprehensive security program designed to protect your sensitive employee and organizational data with the same rigor used by leading financial and healthcare institutions.

Our investment in industry-leading infrastructure, independent certifications, and rigorous internal practices ensures your data remains confidential, available, and protected against evolving threats.

"Security is not just a feature at Applauz—it's the foundation of our platform."

Francois Fortier, CEO & Founder of Applauz

SOC 2 Type 2 Compliance

The Gold Standard in Security

Applauz is proud to be SOC 2 Type II certified, demonstrating our deep commitment to the highest standards of data management.

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SOC 2 is a rigorous auditing framework developed by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) that evaluates how well a company's security policies are followed over an extended period.

Applauz will complete annual SOC 2 audits. Our latest audit covered October 2024 to
March 2025, affirming consistent compliance with the following AICPA Trust Services Criteria:

  • Security: We implement robust measures to protect your data from unauthorized access.
  • Availability: Our systems are built for reliability, backed by a 99.9% uptime Service Level Agreement (SLA).
  • Confidentiality: We enforce strong safeguards to ensure your sensitive information is kept private.

GCP Infrastructure

Enterprise-Grade Infrastructure on Google Cloud

To provide world-class security and reliability, and leverage enterprise-grade security controls, Applauz is hosted on the Google Cloud Platform (GCP), a leader in secure cloud infrastructure.

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Platform Security

GCP is certified for SOC 2/3, ISO 27001, and PCI DSS, providing a secure foundation.

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Threat Protection

We are protected by Google's advanced DDoS mitigation, threat detection services, and geographic redundancy.

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Web Application Firewall (WAF)

A WAF is in place to protect against common web exploits and vulnerabilities.

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Continuous Monitoring

We employ 24/7 security operations, continuous vulnerability scanning, and real-time anomaly detection to identify and respond to threats instantly.

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Data Protection & Encryption

Protecting your data is paramount. We employ multiple layers of defense to secure your information at all times.

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Encryption Standards

  • Data in Transit: All communications between you and Applauz are protected with strong TLS 1.2/1.3 encryption.

  • Data at Rest: All of your data stored within our platform, including database instances and backups, is secured using industry-standard AES-256 encryption.

  • Secure Key Management: Encryption keys are managed using Hardware Security Modules (HSMs) with automated key rotation to prevent unauthorized access.

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Secure Development Lifecycle

Our engineering team follows secure coding practices and a robust development lifecycle, which includes mandatory peer reviews, static and dynamic application security testing (SAST/DAST), and dependency scanning to keep our platform secure from the code up.

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Identity & Access Management

  • We enforce the principle of least privilege with Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) to ensure users and employees only have access to the information they need.

  • Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) is required for all administrative access.

  • We support Single Sign-On (SSO) for enterprise clients to streamline secure access.

  • Access rights are reviewed quarterly, and de-provisioning is handled immediately upon employee departure.

Honor & Reward

Traditional Service Awards Made Simple

Celebrate work anniversaries with modern rewards that make every milestone special.

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Vendor & Third-Party Risks

All third-party vendors undergo a rigorous security evaluation before engagement.

  • Proof of certifications (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001).

  • Annual reassessments.

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Share & Celebrate

Reward Milestones Together, Company-Wide

Celebrate milestones together with social recognition that brings the whole team into the moment.

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