Enterprise-Grade Security for Education Data
Protecting student records, institutional data, and administrative systems with industry-leading security standards. Built for institutions that take data protection seriously.
Data Protection
Multiple layers of encryption and isolation protect your institution's most sensitive data at every stage.
Encryption at Rest
All stored data is encrypted using AES-256, the same standard used by government agencies.
- AES-256 bit encryption for all stored data
- Encrypted database backups
- Encrypted file storage for documents and attachments
- Hardware security module (HSM) key management
Encryption in Transit
Every connection is secured with the latest transport layer security protocols.
- TLS 1.3 for all API and web traffic
- HSTS enforcement with long max-age
- Certificate pinning for mobile applications
- Perfect forward secrecy (PFS) enabled
Database Isolation
Each institution gets its own isolated database ensuring complete data separation.
- Dedicated database per tenant
- No cross-tenant data access possible
- Automated daily backups with 30-day retention
- Point-in-time recovery capability
Authentication & Access Control
Integrate with your existing identity infrastructure. Control exactly who sees what with granular, role-based permissions.
Single Sign-On (SSO)
- SAML 2.0 integration with any IdP
- OAuth 2.0 / OpenID Connect support
- LDAP / Active Directory sync
- Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 SSO
- Multi-factor authentication (MFA / 2FA)
- Configurable password policies
Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
- Granular permissions per module and record type
- Pre-built roles: Admin, Faculty, Student, Parent, Staff
- Custom role creation with fine-grained rules
- Record-level security rules
- IP-based access restrictions
- Session timeout and concurrent session limits
Compliance Readiness
Meet regulatory requirements with built-in compliance features for major education data protection standards.
FERPA Ready
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act protects student education records. OpenEduCat provides the technical controls to maintain FERPA compliance.
- Access controls on all student records
- Audit logging for record access and changes
- Consent management for data disclosure
- Directory information opt-out support
GDPR Compliant
The General Data Protection Regulation governs data privacy in the EU. OpenEduCat provides tools for full GDPR compliance.
- Right to access and data portability
- Right to be forgotten (data deletion)
- Consent tracking and management
- Data processing agreements (DPA) available
COPPA Compliant
The Children's Online Privacy Protection Act applies to K-12 institutions handling data of children under 13.
- Parental consent workflows built in
- Minimal data collection principles
- No third-party data sharing by default
- Age-appropriate privacy controls
Data Residency Options
Choose where your data is stored. With on-premise deployment, your data never leaves your own servers. With cloud hosting, select from data center regions in North America, Europe, or Asia-Pacific to meet local data sovereignty requirements.
Infrastructure & Deployment
Deploy on your terms. Cloud, on-premise, or hybrid — every option is engineered for reliability and performance.
Cloud Hosted
Fully managed infrastructure. We handle updates, backups, and scaling so your IT team can focus on strategic work.
- 99.9% uptime SLA
- Automated daily backups
- Auto-scaling for peak enrollment periods
- CDN-accelerated global delivery
On-Premise
Full control over your infrastructure. Install on your own servers with complete data sovereignty.
- Data never leaves your network
- Full root access and server control
- Custom backup and DR policies
- Integration with existing infrastructure
Hybrid
Combine cloud convenience with on-premise control. Keep sensitive data local while using cloud for performance.
- Sensitive data stays on-premise
- Cloud-based portal for students and parents
- Secure VPN or direct connect
- Flexible migration path
API Security
Secure programmatic access for integrations with your existing campus systems, SIS platforms, and third-party applications.
Authentication
Multiple authentication methods for different integration scenarios.
- OAuth 2.0 for third-party applications
- API key management with rotation
- JWT token-based authentication
- Service account credentials
Rate Limiting & Throttling
Protect your instance from abuse with configurable rate controls.
- Per-user and per-application rate limits
- Configurable throttling policies
- DDoS protection at the edge
- IP whitelisting for trusted services
Audit & Logging
Every API call is logged for security review and compliance reporting.
- Comprehensive request/response logging
- API usage analytics and reporting
- Anomaly detection for unusual patterns
- Exportable logs for SIEM integration
Audit & Monitoring
Complete visibility into who accessed what, when, and from where. Meet audit requirements with built-in compliance reporting.
Audit Trails
- Complete log of all data creates, reads, updates, and deletes
- User identification with timestamp and IP address
- Before/after values for every field change
- Immutable audit logs that cannot be tampered with
- Configurable retention periods
Real-Time Monitoring
- System health dashboards with uptime tracking
- Failed login attempt alerts and lockout policies
- Unusual access pattern detection
- Session tracking across devices
- Compliance report generation on demand
Ready for a Security Review?
Our team can walk you through our security architecture, answer your compliance questions, and provide documentation for your procurement process.
We provide security documentation, SOC 2 reports, and DPA agreements upon request.