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Security is at the heart of Alpha Portal. 

We created Alpha Portal after seeing at first hand the damage that compromised email servers and intercepted emails caused businesses and individuals.  Emails are not secure and should not be used for any communication carrying personal and sensitive information.

Here are some of the key features of Alpha Portal security:

Alpha Portal is hosted in Amazon AWS UK datacentres which are some of the most secure in the world. 

You can read about the Amazon AWS security infrastructure here.

All databases and communication between consultants and clients are encrypted to the highest cryptographic standards.

Our website and app encrypt all information whilst in transit.

External, independent cyber-security consultants regularly test the Alpha Portal servers and system with comprehensive penetration testing. 

The developers of Alpha Portal, Start Software, hold the international certification for security, ISO27001.

ISO27001 is a challenging standard to obtain and is awarded to businesses that demonstrate a focus on security with comprehensive policies and processes.

ISO9001 is the international standard for quality.

Our accreditation is proof that we are driven by a desire to constantly improve our quality and processes.  

In a world of ever-changing cyber-security threats, it is vital that we constantly innovate to keep our clients protected.

Our Cyber Essentials certification demonstrates that all staff are aware of the importance and fundamentals of cyber-security.

All staff working at Alpha Portal are trained to understand cyber-security risks and threats.

Director Robin Bennett is a member of the Cybersecurity CoP at The Institution of Analysts and Programmers.

Robin is also a Fellow of the institution, the highest professional qualification for software developers in the UK.