How Scrums.com Ensures Data Security With External Teams

Introduction

In today’s digital landscape, data security is more critical than ever. When working with external teams, businesses often have concerns about the security of their sensitive information, intellectual property, and customer data. At Scrums.com, we understand that trust is paramount when partnering with clients to build software solutions, especially when it comes to data security.

Many companies hesitate to work with external software development teams because of the fear that sensitive data could be exposed or compromised. However, Scrums.com has implemented a series of robust security protocols and best practices to ensure the highest levels of data protection, compliance, and confidentiality. Let’s dive into how Scrums.com ensures the security of your data when working with our dedicated development teams.

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1. Adherence to Industry-Standard Security Practices

Scrums.com is committed to adhering to industry-leading security standards and best practices to safeguard your data. We comply with international data protection and privacy regulations, such as:

• GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) for handling personal data of EU citizens.
• ISO 27001 for ensuring an information security management system that’s comprehensive and robust.
• SOC 2 Type II for the controls relevant to security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy.

By following these guidelines, we ensure that your data is handled securely and ethically at all stages of the software development lifecycle.

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2. Data Encryption and Secure Communication

At Scrums.com, we prioritize the protection of your data both during transmission and storage. All sensitive data is encrypted using industry-standard TLS encryption (Transport Layer Security) for secure data transmission between teams and clients. This means that no unauthorized party can access your data while it’s in transit, preventing potential breaches.Additionally, we utilize AES-256 encryption to secure sensitive data at rest. This ensures that even if unauthorized access is gained to the storage system, the data remains protected by a highly secure encryption method.

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3. Dedicated Teams with Strict Access Control

One of the key components of our security strategy is limiting access to sensitive data. Scrums.com takes a strict approach to access control by ensuring that only authorized team members have access to your sensitive data. Here’s how we ensure this:

• Role-Based Access Control (RBAC): Only those developers working directly on your project will have access to the relevant parts of the codebase and data.
• Least Privilege Principle: We apply the principle of least privilege, granting only the minimum level of access necessary for each team member to perform their tasks.
• Access Audits: We conduct regular audits to ensure that access permissions are up-to-date and appropriate to the project requirements.

By implementing these practices, we reduce the risk of accidental data leaks or unauthorized access.

4. Secure Development Environment

Scrums.com ensures that the development environment used by our teams is secure and well-protected. Our developers work in isolated, secure environments with proper network security, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and continuous vulnerability monitoring.Additionally, we use version control systems like Git to track and manage code changes, ensuring that there is no unauthorized access or tampering with the codebase during development.This secure environment enables developers to work efficiently while keeping your sensitive data safe from potential threats.

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5. Ongoing Security Audits and Penetration Testing

To maintain the highest standards of security, Scrums.com conducts regular security audits and penetration testing. These tests help us identify any vulnerabilities in the system and address them before they can be exploited. Our commitment to proactive security ensures that your data remains protected even as software evolves and grows.We also ensure that any third-party services or integrations we use undergo rigorous security evaluations to meet the same standards as our internal processes. This holistic approach guarantees that every part of your project remains secure.

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6. Collaboration in a Secure Framework

At Scrums.com, we understand the importance of maintaining secure communication between our team and the client. We provide dedicated project managers and secure collaboration tools such as Slack, Trello, Jira, and Zoom to facilitate transparent and protected communication.These tools are configured to ensure that all conversations, files, and project updates are protected. We also make sure that all external contractors or subcontractors involved in the project adhere to the same security standards.

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7. Commitment to Data Privacy and Compliance

Scrums.com is committed to maintaining the privacy of all sensitive data. We do not sell or share any client data with third parties without express permission. Furthermore, we comply with all relevant privacy laws, ensuring that data is handled with the utmost care and under legal requirements.Our teams are trained on data privacy principles and ethical handling of sensitive information, ensuring that every step of the development process upholds your privacy rights.

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Conclusion

Data security is a top priority for Scrums.com. We take extensive measures to protect your sensitive information through secure data transmission, encrypted storage, strict access controls, regular security audits, and more. By working with us, you can have peace of mind knowing that your data is handled with the highest levels of security and compliance.If you're looking for a trusted partner who takes data security seriously and can deliver high-quality, secure software solutions, contact Scrums.com today. Our teams are ready to help you build innovative solutions while ensuring your data remains safe and secure.