Security

Security is Essential to What We Do and Who We Serve.

All R-Cloud systems provide a secure HPC environment that accommodates proprietary applications and data. The R-Team staff includes security engineers, system administrators, and networking professionals available to assist clients in securely accessing their resources. Networking and physical security is a primary component in R-Cloud project planning and we adhere to industry-recognized best practices standards for security.

We will gladly provide complete details on the various network access methods employed and security apparatus in-place.

PHYSICAL SECURITY
  • Data center access is restricted to employees and contractors.
  • Proximity card access controls on all doors.
  • Video surveillance and DVR at all locations.
SYSTEMS AND NETWORK SECURITY
  • Local firewalls on all login hosts.
  • Cisco and Sonicwall hardware firewalls and VPN’s at all locations.
  • Intrusion detection and prevention on borders.
  • Centralized secured system logging with event monitoring.
  • OS hardening available upon request.
 OPERATIONAL SECURITY
  • ISO 27000-series-based security policies.
  • NIST SP800-61-based incident response plan.
  • Employees go through mandatory IT security awareness training.
  • Published handling policies to control access to confidential information.
  • Secure data and document destruction policies.
  • Fully documented change-management policy.
  • Business continuity plan in place and regularly reviewed.
  • Secure media handling procedures and policies in place.
  • Mandatory background checks on all employees and contractors.

Our security procedures provide the following benefits:

CONFIDENTIALITY
  • “Code-word” user names and host names can be utilized to conceal your identity.
  • Strict adherence to our published comprehensive ‘Information Sensitivity’ policy.
COMPLIANCE
  • Continuing experience with building and operating ITAR-compliant infrastructure.
  • Ability to meet most industry compliance standards as needed.

ADAPTABILITY
  • We customize client security solutions and work with your internal team to ensure ongoing system security, configured to meet your expectations.
 CONNECTIVITY
  • Remote access via SSH, RDP, VNC, or other solutions on request.
  • Connection security via SSH keys, VPN (SSL/IPsec), two-factor authentication and /or biometric solutions.
  • Data transfers via physical storage media are secured with PGP or equivalent encryption.
  • Custom security arrangements available based on client needs.