AlmaShines Announces 4 Main Security & Compliance Achievements

At AlmaShines, Alumni Software Security is more than a requirement it is the foundation of the trust thousands of institutions place in us.
In 2025, we are proud to highlight four internationally recognized certifications and compliance frameworks that reinforce our commitment to protecting alumni, student, and institutional data with absolute diligence.

These achievements reflect our structured, ongoing, and globally benchmarked approach to information security.

1. ISO 27001 Certification

Internationally recognized Information Security Management System Standard
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ISO 27001 is the world’s most trusted standard for systematic information security. Achieving this certification demonstrates that AlmaShines:

What ISO 27001 Means for You

• Implements a globally accepted security governance framework
• Ensures accountability across processes, personnel, and operations
• Continuously identifies and controls threats through risk management procedures
• Uses enforceable policies to safeguard sensitive alumni and institutional data
• Maintains resilience and continuity during incidents, outages, or disruptions

Our ISO 27001 Framework Includes:

• Access control systems ensuring only authorized teams manage customer data
• Structured risk assessment procedures to detect, evaluate, and mitigate threats
• Technical safeguards like encryption, hardened servers, and monitored access
• Business continuity planning ensuring uninterrupted platform availability
• Regular surveillance audits to validate alignment with global best practices

ISO 27001 certification validates that you are partnered with a platform that operates with discipline, transparency, and industry-grade security controls.

2. GDPR Compliance Audit Report

Independent audit validating our role as a GDPR-compliant Data Processor
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Our GDPR audit confirms that AlmaShines meets all applicable EU data protection requirements with no exceptions recorded during assessment.

What GDPR Compliance Ensures:

• Personal data such as names, email addresses, academic details, and work information is processed securely and lawfully
• All operations follow strict EU standards for confidentiality, purpose limitation, and data minimization
• Records of processing activities are maintained and always available for inspection
• Data breaches (if any) would be reported promptly as per GDPR norms
• A certified Data Protection Officer (DPO) oversees all GDPR-related operations

Controls Validated by the Audit:

• Procedures for data correction, deletion, and restriction
• Incident management & breach reporting workflows
• Employee confidentiality (NDA + SOPs)
• Encryption, backups, and operational safeguards
• Cross-border transfer safeguards aligned with DPA and GDPR

This ensures institutions both within and outside the EU — that AlmaShines handles personal data with the highest global privacy standards.

3. Updated Data Processing Agreement

Transparent governance of how data is collected, processed, stored, transferred, and protected
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Our DPA outlines the legal and technical obligations we follow as a Data Processor.

Key Guarantees Provided Through the DPA:

• Data is processed only under your instructions
• Cross-border transfers follow Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
• Sub-processors meet strict security criteria
• Customers retain complete control and ownership of their data
• Data retention, access, deletion, and export are fully supported

Security Provisions in the DPA Include:

• Role-based access management
• Encryption of data at rest and in transit
• Regular VAPT and penetration testing
• Real-time incident monitoring and 24-hour breach notifications
• Audit rights for institutions to validate our compliance
• Employee-level confidentiality and security training

The DPA ensures that every institution partnering with AlmaShines receives clear visibility, strict governance, and full control over its data lifecycle.

4. VAPT Certification

Web Application Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing

Our platform underwent a multi-week, in-depth security audit covering:

• CERT-In guidelines
• NIC standards
• OWASP Top-10 vulnerabilities
• Infrastructure and application-layer security

The final assessment declares the AlmaShines platform:

“Safe for Hosting”

meaning:

• No critical vulnerabilities were found
• Application code, logic, authentication, and encryption meet secure-development expectations
• TLS configurations and server-level protections are compliant with modern security practices
• The platform is resilient against exploitation attempts

This certificate assures institutions that our platform stands strong against real-world cyber threats and penetration attempts.

Why These Certifications Matter to You

Security isn’t about badges it’s about trust. These four achievements collectively ensure:

Greater Protection

Your alumni, student, donor, and institutional data is secured under world-class standards.

Zero Tolerance for Risk

Our proactive systems reduce vulnerabilities, prevent breaches, and mitigate threats before they arise.

Stronger Community Trust

A secure platform builds confidence among alumni, faculty, administrators, and stakeholders.

Operational Reliability

With strict controls and continuity measures, you experience uninterrupted access and stable platform performance.

Our Promise Going Forward

Achieving these certifications is not the end it is the baseline we operate from.

In 2025 and beyond, we commit to:

• Continuous improvement of our ISMS
• Regular internal and independent audits
• Ongoing penetration tests and server hardening
• Strengthening privacy & security awareness across all teams
• Maintaining transparency with institutions at every stage

Thank you for trusting AlmaShines.
We remain committed to supporting higher education institutions with a secure data compliance in alumni management, compliant, and resilient alumni engagement ecosystem.