Security

Your data security is our top priority. ToolEquip employs industry-standard security measures to protect your information.

Data Encryption

All data in ToolEquip is protected with strong encryption:

• In Transit — All traffic is encrypted using TLS 1.3. We support only strong cipher suites and regularly audit our SSL configuration.
• At Rest — All stored data is encrypted using AES-256. Database backups are also encrypted with separate keys.
• API Encryption — All API calls require HTTPS. API keys are stored hashed and salted.

Authentication

Multiple authentication options are available:

• Password-based — Strong password policies with PBKDF2 hashing (100,000 iterations)
• Two-Factor Authentication — TOTP-based 2FA using authenticator apps
• Single Sign-On — SAML 2.0 and OIDC support for Enterprise plans
• Session Management — Secure HTTP-only cookies with automatic timeout after inactivity

Access Control

Granular role-based access control ensures users only see what they need:

• Five predefined roles from Viewer to Owner
• Location-based restrictions for multi-site organizations
• Category-based restrictions for sensitive tool categories
• Audit logs track every access and action

Infrastructure Security

ToolEquip runs on Cloudflare's global network:

• DDoS protection at the network edge
• Web Application Firewall (WAF) blocking OWASP Top 10 threats
• Rate limiting on all API endpoints
• Regular penetration testing by third-party security firms
• 24/7 security monitoring and incident response

Compliance

ToolEquip maintains compliance with major security standards:

• SOC 2 Type II — Annual audit of security, availability, and confidentiality controls
• GDPR — Full compliance with EU data protection requirements
• CCPA — Compliance with California Consumer Privacy Act
• HIPAA — Business Associate Agreement available for healthcare customers (Enterprise)

Data Backups and Disaster Recovery

Your data is protected with:

• Automated daily backups with 30-day retention
• Cross-region replication for disaster recovery
• Recovery Point Objective (RPO) of 1 hour
• Recovery Time Objective (RTO) of 4 hours
• Regular disaster recovery testing

Reporting Vulnerabilities

If you discover a security vulnerability, please report it to security@tool-equipment-management.com. We offer a bug bounty program for validated findings. We commit to acknowledging receipt within 24 hours and providing an initial assessment within 72 hours.