Security

Security is not a feature — it is a foundation.

Every system we build and every process we run is designed with security as the primary constraint, not an afterthought.

Data Handling

Client data is encrypted at rest and in transit, processed only for the purpose it was collected for, and scoped per project on a least-privilege basis — engineers only see what their work requires. Data is retained for the life of the engagement plus any period required by law, then deleted on request. We never sell client data, share it with third parties for marketing, or use it to train external models.

Security Practices

Encryption

  • AES-256 encryption at rest
  • TLS 1.3 for all data in transit
  • HSM-backed key management via AWS/Google Cloud KMS
  • Secrets managed via environment-isolated vaults, never hardcoded or logged

Access Control

  • Least-privilege access — engineers only see what their project requires
  • Staging and production environments fully separated
  • Code review required on every merge to main
  • Access revoked immediately when an engagement ends

NDA Policy

Stack46 signs NDAs by default on all client engagements. You don't need to ask — a mutual non-disclosure agreement is part of our standard onboarding, before any scoping conversation, code, or credentials are shared.

Certifications & Compliance

UK GDPRCompliant by Design

Data handling practices built around UK GDPR principles across every engagement — access scoping, retention limits, and deletion on request.

Cyber EssentialsCertified

Independently assessed and certified under the UK Government-backed Cyber Essentials scheme, verifying baseline cyber security controls across our systems.

ICORegistered

Registered as a data controller with the UK Information Commissioner's Office — reference ZC052022.

Employers' Liability£5M Insured

Covered by employers' liability insurance with AXA, meeting UK statutory minimum cover.

Cyber InsuranceIn Place

Cyber liability cover in place, arranged via IASME and Sutcliffe & Co Insurance Brokers.

FSBMember

Stack46 is a member of the Federation of Small Businesses.

Responsible Disclosure

Found a vulnerability? We operate a responsible disclosure programme and commit to responding within 24 hours.

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