Trust Center - Karat

Karat

At Karat, we recognize the importance of safeguarding our clients' data. That is why we adhere to the highest standards of security at every level of our products and operations. This includes prioritizing the protection of this information by implementing robust security controls and measures designed to secure all aspects of our services.

Karat is committed to ensuring the security, confidentiality, and integrity of our clients’ information, in adherence with industry best practices, regulatory requirements, and the use of advanced technologies which prevent unauthorized access to this information. Our security framework is designed to protect sensitive information through advanced encryption protocols, continuous monitoring, and comprehensive incident response strategies.

Please see more information below on the various controls Karat has implemented to keep your information secure.

Controls

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Infrastructure security

Control	Status
Unique account authentication enforced The company requires authentication to systems and applications to use unique username and password or authorized Secure Socket Shell (SSH) keys.
Production application access restricted System access restricted to authorized access only
Unique network system authentication enforced The company requires authentication to the "production network" to use unique usernames and passwords or authorized Secure Socket Shell (SSH) keys.
Remote access MFA enforced The company's production systems can only be remotely accessed by authorized employees possessing a valid multi-factor authentication (MFA) method.
Remote access encrypted enforced The company's production systems can only be remotely accessed by authorized employees via an approved encrypted connection.
Network segmentation implemented The company's network is segmented to prevent unauthorized access to customer data.
Network firewalls reviewed The company reviews its firewall rulesets at least annually. Required changes are tracked to completion.
Network firewalls utilized The company uses firewalls and configures them to prevent unauthorized access.

Organizational security

Control	Status
Production inventory maintained The company maintains a formal inventory of production system assets.
Confidentiality Agreement acknowledged by contractors The company requires contractors to sign a confidentiality agreement at the time of engagement.

Product security

Control	Status
Data encryption utilized The company's datastores housing sensitive customer data are encrypted at rest.
Control self-assessments conducted The company performs control self-assessments at least annually to gain assurance that controls are in place and operating effectively. Corrective actions are taken based on relevant findings. If the company has committed to an SLA for a finding, the corrective action is completed within that SLA.
Vulnerability and system monitoring procedures established The company's formal policies outline the requirements for the following functions related to IT / Engineering: - vulnerability management; - system monitoring.

Internal security procedures

Control	Status
Cybersecurity insurance maintained The company maintains cybersecurity insurance to mitigate the financial impact of business disruptions.
SOC 2 - System Description Complete a description of your system for Section III of the audit report
Whistleblower policy established The company has established a formalized whistleblower policy, and an anonymous communication channel is in place for users to report potential issues or fraud concerns.
Board charter documented The company's board of directors has a documented charter that outlines its oversight responsibilities for internal control.
Board expertise developed The company's board members have sufficient expertise to oversee management's ability to design, implement and operate information security controls. The board engages third-party information security experts and consultants as needed.
System changes communicated The company communicates system changes to authorized internal users.
Service description communicated The company provides a description of its products and services to internal and external users.
Risks assessments performed The company's risk assessments are performed at least annually. As part of this process, threats and changes (environmental, regulatory, and technological) to service commitments are identified and the risks are formally assessed. The risk assessment includes a consideration of the potential for fraud and how fraud may impact the achievement of objectives.

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