1. Our Commitment to Security
At Linux2Proxy, security is not an afterthought—it's built into everything we do. We employ industry-leading security practices to protect your data and ensure the integrity of our services.
2. Infrastructure Security
2.1 Data Encryption
- In Transit: All data transmitted between your devices and our servers is encrypted using TLS 1.3 with 256-bit encryption
- At Rest: Sensitive data stored on our servers is encrypted using AES-256 encryption
- Database Encryption: All database connections use encrypted channels
2.2 Network Security
- Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) protection
- Web Application Firewall (WAF)
- Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS)
- Regular security audits and penetration testing
- Network segmentation and isolation
2.3 Server Security
- Hardened Linux servers with minimal attack surface
- Automatic security updates and patches
- Fail2ban and rate limiting
- SSH key-based authentication (password authentication disabled)
- Regular vulnerability scanning
3. Application Security
3.1 Secure Development
- Security-first development lifecycle
- Code review and static analysis
- Dependency vulnerability scanning
- Input validation and sanitization
- Output encoding to prevent XSS attacks
- CSRF token protection
3.2 Authentication & Authorization
- Multi-factor authentication (MFA) support
- Strong password requirements
- OAuth 2.0 integration
- API key management with rate limiting
- Role-based access control (RBAC)
- Session timeout and management
3.3 API Security
- API authentication via secure tokens
- Rate limiting to prevent abuse
- Request signing and validation
- IP whitelisting options
- Comprehensive API logging
4. Data Protection
4.1 Data Privacy
- Compliance with GDPR, CCPA, and other privacy regulations
- Data minimization principles
- Purpose limitation for data collection
- Right to access, rectify, and delete personal data
- Data portability upon request
4.2 Data Backup & Recovery
- Automated daily backups
- Geographic redundancy
- Point-in-time recovery capabilities
- Disaster recovery plan with RTO/RPO objectives
- Regular backup testing and validation
4.3 Data Retention
- Clear data retention policies
- Automatic data purging after retention period
- Secure data disposal methods
5. Compliance Standards
5.1 Industry Standards
- ISO 27001: Information Security Management System
- SOC 2 Type II: Service Organization Controls (in progress)
- PCI DSS: Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard
5.2 Privacy Regulations
- GDPR: General Data Protection Regulation (EU)
- CCPA: California Consumer Privacy Act
- LGPD: Brazilian General Data Protection Law
- PIPEDA: Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (Canada)
6. Monitoring & Incident Response
6.1 Security Monitoring
- 24/7 security monitoring
- Real-time threat detection
- Automated alert systems
- Log aggregation and analysis
- Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
6.2 Incident Response
- Dedicated incident response team
- Defined incident response procedures
- Rapid threat mitigation
- Post-incident analysis and reporting
- Customer notification protocols
7. Third-Party Security
- Vendor security assessments
- Data processing agreements with all vendors
- Regular vendor security reviews
- Limited third-party access
8. Employee Security
- Background checks for all employees
- Regular security training and awareness programs
- Principle of least privilege access
- Confidentiality agreements
- Secure workstation policies
9. Physical Security
- Tier III+ data centers
- 24/7 physical security and surveillance
- Biometric access controls
- Environmental controls (fire, flood, temperature)
- Redundant power and cooling systems
10. Security Best Practices for Users
We recommend that our users follow these security best practices:
- Enable multi-factor authentication on your account
- Use strong, unique passwords
- Regularly review account activity
- Keep API keys secure and rotate them periodically
- Use IP whitelisting when possible
- Report suspicious activity immediately
- Keep your systems and software updated
11. Security Audits & Certifications
We undergo regular third-party security audits and assessments to ensure compliance with industry standards. Current certifications and reports include:
- Annual penetration testing by certified security firms
- Quarterly vulnerability assessments
- SOC 2 Type II audit (in progress)
- ISO 27001 certification (in progress)
12. Responsible Disclosure
If you discover a security vulnerability in our services, we encourage responsible disclosure:
- Email us at: security@linux2proxy.info
- Provide detailed information about the vulnerability
- Allow us reasonable time to address the issue
- Do not exploit the vulnerability or disclose it publicly until resolved
We are committed to working with security researchers and will acknowledge responsible disclosure in our security advisories.
13. Transparency Reports
We publish annual transparency reports detailing:
- Government data requests received
- Security incidents and our response
- Compliance updates
- Security improvements implemented
14. Contact Security Team
For security-related inquiries or to report a security issue: