SECURITY

Bharat Payroll Security Overview

At Bharat Payroll, security is at the core of everything we do. Your employee data is not only protected but also readily available whenever you need it. We employ industry-best security practices to ensure the safety of your information—covering data storage, transfer, access, backup, monitoring, testing, and periodic reviews of our security protocols.

Data Privacy & Access Controls

We are committed to providing a secure and reliable environment for your payroll data. Our security framework follows a multi-layered approach to ensure privacy, minimize unauthorized access, and mitigate security risks.

Restricted Database Access

1. Database and storage access is strictly limited to three senior executives
2. Developers do not have direct access to payroll data.
3. Any access to human-readable data is controlled through an independent authentication gateway, featuring a homegrown query engine that masks personally identifiable information (PII), throttles requests, and audits all queries.

Controlled Support Access

1. Bharat Payroll’s support personnel cannot access your portal unless explicitly granted permission by the client.
2. A secure, one-time, random password is generated per support session.
3. These temporary credentials are valid for a maximum of one hour and can be revoked by the client at any time.

Cloud-Based Security & Compliance

Bharat Payroll operates on a 100% cloud-based infrastructure, ensuring high availability and eliminating on-premise data storage risks.

Secure Cloud Hosting

1. We utilize AWS cloud services, each within a dedicated private network for added security.
2. No local or on-premise storage is used for customer data.

Application & Data Encryption

1. End-to-End Encryption protects all interactions between your device and our servers.
2. We employ TLS 1.2 and 1.3 encryption protocols with 2,048-bit encryption keys for data in transit.

Firewall & Threat Protection

1. Web application and network firewalls defend against unauthorized access attempts.
2. Our infrastructure includes Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) protection to safeguard against service disruptions.

Security in Software Development

We integrate security at every stage of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) to build a robust and secure payroll system.

Secure Coding Practices

1. Static code analysis and human reviews are conducted to identify potential vulnerabilities before deployment.

Regular Patching & Updates

1. Our patch management process ensures that all security updates are deployed promptly across the Bharat Payroll platform.
2. Server instrumentation monitors and enforces compliance with the latest security patches.

Data Center & Physical Security

Bharat Payroll is hosted on cloud infrastructure providers that hold SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001, 27017, 27018, 9001 certifications.

Physical Security Measures

1. Strict access control policies regulate physical entry to data centers.
2. Round-the-clock surveillance ensures continuous monitoring of server rooms.

Security Audits & Testing

1. Regular vulnerability assessments help identify and mitigate security risks.
2. Third-party penetration tests are conducted multiple times per year to strengthen our defenses.
3. External security audits validate compliance with industry regulations.

Resiliency & High Availability

We prioritize system uptime and business continuity to ensure Bharat Payroll remains available when you need it most.

99.9% Uptime Commitment

1. Our cloud infrastructure is designed for high availability and automatic failover protection.
2. Customer data is backed up across multiple redundant storage systems.

Round the Clock Monitoring

1. Our dedicated security team continuously monitors platform behavior, application health, and network activity.

Disaster Recovery & Data Restoration

1. Bharat Payroll disaster recovery protocols are designed to ensure business continuity and minimal disruption in the event of unforeseen failures.
2. We maintain a 35-day point-in-time backup policy, allowing data recovery to any date and time within the last 35 days
3. Parallel Database Architecture: To further enhance data protection, Bharat Payroll operates a parallel database system, ensuring real-time redundancy. This minimizes the risk of data loss and ensures uninterrupted access to payroll information.
4. Compliance with Indian Legal Standards: Our disaster recovery and data management practices are aligned with Indian IT security regulations, ensuring that payroll data remains secure, accessible, and compliant with industry standards.

Recovery Objectives:

1. Recovery Point Objective (RPO): 12 hours
2. Recovery Time Objective (RTO): 1 hour 35 minutes

Compliance & Regulatory Standards

1. Bharat Payroll adheres to India’s IT security and data protection regulations.
2. We continuously update our policies to align with evolving compliance requirements.

Your Payroll Data, Secure & Reliable

At Bharat Payroll, we are obsessed with security. We take every step to ensure your payroll data is safe, accessible, and fully protected—so you can focus on running your business with peace of mind.