Security

Our Security Commitment

Security is foundational to everything we do at Varden Homes. We handle sensitive financial transactions and personal information, and we take that responsibility seriously. Our security program is designed to protect your data at every layer.

Data Encryption

In Transit

All data transmitted to and from Varden Homes is encrypted using TLS 1.3 with strong cipher suites. We enforce HTTPS for all connections and use HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS) to prevent downgrade attacks.

At Rest

All stored data is encrypted using AES-256 encryption. This includes:

• Database contents
• File uploads and documents
• Backups and archives
• Logs and audit trails

Sensitive Data

Particularly sensitive information receives additional protection:

• Social Security Numbers are encrypted with dedicated keys and access-controlled
• Bank account details are tokenized through Stripe and never stored on our servers
• Passwords are hashed using bcrypt with appropriate cost factors

Payment Security

Payment processing is handled by Stripe, a PCI DSS Level 1 certified payment processor. This means:

• Credit card numbers never touch our servers
• Bank account information is tokenized and secured by Stripe
• All payment pages are served over secure connections
• Stripe monitors transactions for fraud 24/7

We implement additional fraud prevention measures including:

• Velocity checks on payment attempts
• Identity verification for new accounts receiving payouts
• Automated monitoring for suspicious activity
• Bank account ownership verification

Access Control

User Authentication

• Strong password requirements (minimum 12 characters)
• Two-factor authentication (2FA) available for all accounts
• 2FA required for accounts with payout access
• Session timeout after inactivity
• Secure session management with rotating tokens

Employee Access

• Principle of least privilege for all employee access
• Role-based access control (RBAC)
• All access logged and audited
• Background checks for employees with data access
• Regular access reviews and revocation

Infrastructure Security

Cloud Infrastructure

Varden Homes is hosted on enterprise-grade cloud infrastructure with:

• SOC 2 Type II certified data centers
• Geographic redundancy across multiple availability zones
• Automated failover and disaster recovery
• 24/7 infrastructure monitoring
• Regular penetration testing and vulnerability assessments

Network Security

• Web Application Firewall (WAF) protection
• DDoS mitigation
• Intrusion detection and prevention systems
• Network segmentation and isolation
• Regular security scanning

Application Security

• Secure development lifecycle (SDLC) practices
• Code review requirements for all changes
• Automated security scanning in CI/CD pipeline
• Regular third-party security assessments
• Dependency vulnerability monitoring
• OWASP Top 10 protections

Compliance

Varden Homes maintains compliance with relevant security and privacy standards:

• SOC 2 Type II - Annual audit of security controls
• PCI DSS - Through our payment processor (Stripe)
• GDPR - For users in the European Economic Area
• CCPA - For California residents
• FCRA - For consumer reports used in tenant screening

Incident Response

We maintain a comprehensive incident response program including:

• 24/7 security monitoring and alerting
• Documented incident response procedures
• Regular incident response drills
• Communication plans for affected users
• Post-incident review and improvement process

In the event of a security incident affecting your data, we will notify you in accordance with applicable laws and our notification policy.

Business Continuity

• Automated backups with point-in-time recovery
• Geographically distributed backup storage
• Regular backup restoration testing
• Documented disaster recovery procedures
• 99.9% uptime SLA

Security Tips for Users

Help keep your account secure:

• Enable 2FA - Add an extra layer of protection to your account
• Use a unique password - Don't reuse passwords from other services
• Verify requests - We will never ask for your password via email or phone
• Check URLs - Always verify you're on vardenhomes.com before entering credentials
• Report suspicious activity - Contact us immediately if something seems wrong

Responsible Disclosure

We value the security research community. If you discover a security vulnerability, please report it responsibly:

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