In recent months, a multitude of companies have experienced data security breaches. Data security must be top of mind for every company that interfaces with user data. Companies today need to dedicate resources to help ensure the safety and security of the data it holds. PassTime takes data security very seriously and has maintained stringent company procedures.
SVR Tracking reportedly had a serious security breach that leaked more than 500,000 records online, including logins, passwords, email addresses, and vehicle information. As reported by numerous outlets including Gizmodo, Mashable, and MacKeeper Security, The Kromtech Security Center identified the information was publicly accessible on a misconfigured server.
How PassTime Keeps Data Safe
PassTime maintains data within its own private cloud, hosted by Zayo Holdings Group, a top-tier provider of communications infrastructure services, including fiber and bandwidth connectivity, colocation and cloud infrastructure. Zayo is a secure SSAE16/ SOC 1 Type 2, SOC 2 Type 2 and SOC 3 certified data center.
Password Encryption
PassTime uses Advanced Encryption Standard (AES-256) for the encryption and storage of passwords, which is a symmetric block cipher chosen by the U.S. government to protect classified information.
Proactive Approach
PassTime has take a proactive approach to its overall data and network security. It periodically contracts cybersecurity companies to perform security audits and penetration testing of its networks to ensure the protection of all critical data.