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Zero Trust
Network Architecture
AES-256-GCM
Data Encryption at Rest
TLS 1.3
All Data in Transit
FIPS 140-3
HSM Key Management
SOC 2
Type II Aligned
PIPEDA
Privacy Compliant
Canadian
Data Residency
UEBA
Behavioral Analytics
Security Architecture
Defense-in-Depth Security Model
Encryption
✓AES-256-GCM encryption for all data at rest
✓TLS 1.3 for all data in transit — no fallback to weaker protocols
✓Hardware Security Module (HSM) key management, FIPS 140-3 Level 2 aligned
✓Field-level encryption for all sensitive PII and regulated data fields
✓Dedicated secrets vault — no credentials in application code or logs
✓Automated encryption key rotation on documented schedule
✓ChaCha20-Poly1305 support for TLS cipher agility
Zero Trust Access Control
✓Zero Trust model: every request verified regardless of network origin
✓Role-based access control (RBAC) with principle of least privilege — six distinct roles
✓Single Sign-On via SAML 2.0 and OpenID Connect (OIDC)
✓Multi-factor authentication (MFA) enforced for all user types
✓Adaptive MFA — risk-scored step-up authentication for elevated-risk sessions
✓FIDO2/WebAuthn-ready architecture for passwordless authentication
✓Automatic session expiry after configurable inactivity period
✓Quarterly access review process for all privileged accounts
Audit & Behavioral Monitoring
✓Immutable, append-only audit trails for every platform event
✓User and Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA) — ML-based anomaly detection
✓Real-time security event monitoring with automated alerting
✓Tamper-evident log architecture with cryptographic chaining
✓Behavioral baseline profiling — deviations trigger automated investigation
✓Full audit log export for external SIEM integration
✓Real-time webhook notifications for security and access events
✓Automated threat response: account lockout on anomalous activity
Application Security
✓Peer-reviewed code changes with mandatory testing before production
✓Automated vulnerability scanning on every CI/CD pipeline run
✓Security headers: CSP, HSTS, X-Frame-Options, X-Content-Type-Options
✓Rate limiting and brute-force protection on all authentication endpoints
✓Runtime Application Self-Protection (RASP) monitoring
✓Secret scanning on every commit — prevents credential leakage
✓Regular third-party penetration testing with documented remediation
✓Input validation and output encoding throughout the application layer
Supply Chain Security
✓Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) generated for every production release
✓Dependency pinning and automated upstream vulnerability alerts
✓Cryptographically signed build artifacts with provenance attestation
✓Third-party sub-processors limited to SOC 2 Type II certified providers
✓Vendor security review before any new integration is approved
✓Open source license compliance scanning on every dependency update
Data Loss Prevention
✓Content inspection on all data egress paths
✓Classification-based access controls — Restricted data requires elevated authorization
✓Data exfiltration detection — bulk export anomalies trigger review
✓Configurable retention policies aligned with Canadian and US regulatory obligations
✓Right-to-erasure implementation — PII deletion within 30 days of verified request
✓Cross-tenant isolation enforced at database and encryption key level
Zero Trust Architecture
Never Trust. Always Verify.
TrueNorth WCI™ enforces Zero Trust at every layer. No request is inherently trusted — every access decision is identity-verified, context-evaluated, and least-privilege enforced, regardless of network origin or session state.
01
Identity Verification
Every request is authenticated against a verified identity. MFA, SSO via SAML 2.0/OIDC, and adaptive risk scoring combine to validate context before access is granted. No implicit trust from prior sessions.
02
Least-Privilege Enforcement
Authorization is computed per-request against the six-role RBAC hierarchy. Users receive the minimum permissions required for the specific action. Privilege escalation requires explicit re-authentication.
03
Microsegmentation
Each tenant's data is isolated at the database, encryption key, and application layer. Cross-tenant access is architecturally impossible — not just policy-restricted. Sub-processor traffic flows through verified, encrypted channels only.
04
Continuous Validation
Sessions are continuously evaluated against behavioral baselines. Anomalous access patterns trigger automated step-up authentication or session termination. UEBA monitors in real time — trust is never assumed, always re-earned.
Data Residency
Canadian Data Sovereignty
For Canadian organizations, data residency is not a preference — it is frequently a regulatory requirement. TrueNorth WCI™ is designed to meet these obligations by default.
Primary Infrastructure
Production data is hosted on Canadian-based infrastructure. Database servers, application servers, and backup systems reside within Canadian borders to satisfy provincial and federal data residency requirements.
Data Isolation
Each organization operates within a logically isolated tenant environment. Data is segregated at the database level with tenant-specific encryption keys. No cross-tenant data access is architecturally possible.
Cross-Border Considerations
For US-based organizations, data is hosted in accordance with applicable US data protection requirements. Cross-border data transfers between Canadian and US infrastructure follow documented data transfer agreements.
Privacy Compliance
Multi-Jurisdiction Privacy Framework
| Framework | Jurisdiction | Platform Alignment |
|---|---|---|
| PIPEDA | Canada (Federal) | Consent management, data minimization, breach notification, right of access, data portability |
| CPPA (Bill C-27) | Canada (Proposed) | Designed to accommodate anticipated requirements including algorithmic transparency and enhanced consent |
| Provincial Privacy Acts | AB, BC, QC | Substantially similar legislation compliance for Alberta (PIPA), British Columbia (PIPA), and Quebec (Law 25) |
| CCPA / CPRA | California, USA | Consumer rights, data deletion, opt-out mechanisms, and privacy notice requirements |
| State Privacy Laws | Various US States | Full compliance with Virginia (VCDPA), Colorado (CPA), Connecticut (CTDPA), Utah (UCPA), and subsequent state frameworks |
| GDPR Principles | International | Data export, right to erasure, consent management, and data processing records — aligned with GDPR principles for multinational clients |
Business Continuity
Disaster Recovery & Continuity Planning
Recovery Objectives
✓Documented Recovery Time Objective (RTO) and Recovery Point Objective (RPO)
✓Automated database backups with geographic redundancy
✓Point-in-time recovery capability for database restoration
✓Regular DR testing and documented results
Incident Response
✓Formal incident response plan with defined roles and responsibilities
✓Documented procedures for containment, eradication, and recovery
✓Breach notification procedures aligned with PIPEDA and state breach notification laws
✓Post-incident review and remediation documentation
Operational Resilience
✓Multi-availability-zone deployment architecture
✓Automated failover for critical platform components
✓Defined SLA for system uptime and performance
✓Continuous monitoring with automated alerting for service degradation
Certifications & Standards
Compliance Framework Alignment
SOC 2 Type II
Architecture aligned with AICPA Trust Services Criteria across Security, Availability, Confidentiality, Processing Integrity, and Privacy. Formal audit in progress.
ISO 27001
Information security management controls aligned with ISO 27001 Annex A — including A.10 (Cryptography), A.9 (Access Control), and A.12 (Operations Security).
FIPS 140-3
Hardware Security Module key management aligned with FIPS 140-3 Level 2 for cryptographic module validation. HSM-backed key operations for all tenant encryption keys.
PIPEDA
Full compliance with Canada's Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act, including consent, data minimization, breach notification, and right of access.
WCAG 2.1 AA
Platform accessibility aligned with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines Level AA across all public-facing and authenticated interfaces.
Zero Trust (NIST SP 800-207)
Zero Trust Architecture implementation aligned with NIST SP 800-207 principles: verify explicitly, use least-privilege access, and assume breach at every layer.
Threat Intelligence
Advanced Threat Detection & Response
Machine learning-powered User and Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA) continuously profile normal activity and surface anomalies before they become incidents.
UEBA & Behavioral Baselines
✓ML-based behavioral profiling for every user and organization
✓Deviation scoring triggers automatic step-up authentication
✓Impossible travel detection — simultaneous sessions from distant locations
✓Off-hours access patterns flagged for review
✓Bulk data access anomalies trigger DLP hold and alert
Automated Incident Response
✓Automated account lockout on brute-force or credential-stuffing detection
✓Session invalidation across all devices on confirmed threat
✓Real-time security event webhook delivery to your SIEM
✓Severity-tiered alert routing — critical events escalate immediately
✓Post-incident forensic export of full audit trail for investigation
Vulnerability Management
✓Automated dependency audits on every production deployment
✓CVE monitoring — critical vulnerabilities patched within 24 hours
✓SBOM published for every release, enabling downstream risk assessment
✓Regular third-party penetration testing with documented remediation
✓Security regression testing in CI/CD pipeline prevents regressions
Whistleblower Security
Zero-PII Anonymous Reporting Architecture
The TrueNorth WCI™ whistleblower system is designed so that the platform itself cannot identify the submitter. Reports are submitted through a structurally anonymous channel that collects no personally identifiable information, no IP addresses, no device fingerprints, and no session tokens that could be used to trace a submission to an individual. This architecture is designed to withstand legal discovery requests — the platform cannot produce information it does not possess.
No PII collected
No IP logging
No device fingerprinting
No session correlation
Timestamped investigation trails
Discovery-resistant by design
Security Questions or Procurement Requirements?
Our team can provide detailed security documentation, SOC 2 alignment documentation, data processing agreements, and responses to vendor security questionnaires.
© 2026 TrueNorth Workforce Compliance Intelligence Inc. All rights reserved. TrueNorth WCI™ is a registered trademark. Patent pending. Security certifications and compliance alignments described on this page represent the architectural design targets and operational practices of the platform. Specific certification status and audit reports are available upon request under NDA. This page does not constitute a contractual commitment. Actual security controls are governed by the applicable Master Services Agreement.