Enterprise-Grade Security
Protecting your agricultural data with industry-leading security measures and best practices
Our Security Commitment
At Meridian Africa, security is not an afterthought—it's built into every layer of our platform. We understand that farmers and agricultural organizations trust us with sensitive data, and we take that responsibility seriously.
Our Promise: We employ enterprise-grade security measures to protect your agricultural data, ensuring confidentiality, integrity, and availability at all times.
Infrastructure Security
Data Security
Encryption: AES-256 at rest, TLS 1.3 in transit
Access Control: Role-based (RBAC), multi-factor authentication
Audit Logs: Immutable record of all actions
Backup: Daily snapshots, 30-day retention, multi-region
Data Sovereignty
Standard: Google Earth Engine (US-based compute)
Premium: AWS Cape Town (Africa-hosted option)
On-Premise: Government data center deployment available
Ownership: All data belongs to government, never commercialized
Compliance
GDPR / Data Protection Act: Privacy by design
ISO 27001: Information security (certification in progress)
Government Financial Regulations: Audit trail compliant
Procurement: World Bank, AfDB, bilateral agency standards
Transparency
Methodology: Open documentation, peer-reviewed approaches
Algorithms: Explainable ML, confidence scoring
Validation: Ground truth collection, accuracy reporting
Auditable: Independent verification of results possible
Data Protection
Encryption
We use industry-standard encryption to protect your data:
Data in Transit
All data transmitted between your device and our servers is encrypted using TLS 1.3 with 256-bit encryption
Data at Rest
All stored data is encrypted using AES-256 encryption, including databases, file storage, and backups
Satellite Data
Agricultural and satellite imagery data is encrypted and stored in secure, isolated environments
Data Privacy
- Data minimization - we only collect what's necessary
- Purpose limitation - data used only for stated purposes
- Data segregation - customer data isolated by tenant
- Anonymization for analytics and research
Access Control & Authentication
Multi-Factor Authentication
Optional MFA for enhanced account security using authenticator apps or SMS
Role-Based Access
Granular permissions based on user roles and responsibilities
Session Management
Automatic session timeout and secure session handling
Audit Logging
Comprehensive logging of all access and data modifications
Security Best Practices for Users
- Use strong, unique passwords
- Enable multi-factor authentication
- Regularly review account activity
- Don't share login credentials
- Log out from shared devices
Security Monitoring & Threat Detection
We employ 24/7 security monitoring to detect and respond to threats:
AI-Powered Detection
Machine learning algorithms to identify anomalies and potential threats
Automated Alerts
Instant notifications for suspicious activities or security events
Security Analytics
Advanced analytics to identify patterns and prevent future threats
Incident Response
We have a comprehensive incident response plan to handle security events:
Detection
Automated systems and security team identify potential incidents
Assessment
Rapid evaluation of severity and potential impact
Containment
Immediate action to prevent spread and limit damage
Resolution
Eliminate threat and restore normal operations
Communication
Notify affected users and stakeholders as required
Post-Incident Review
Analyze incident and improve security measures
Security Certifications & Compliance
SOC 2 Type II
Security, availability, and confidentiality controls
GDPR Compliant
European data protection regulation compliance
PCI DSS
Payment card industry data security standards
Responsible Vulnerability Disclosure
We welcome security researchers to help us maintain the security of our platform. If you discover a security vulnerability, please:
Email details to compliance@merdianafrica.io
Do not publicly disclose the vulnerability
Allow us reasonable time to address the issue
Bug Bounty Program
We offer rewards for valid security vulnerabilities. Contact us for program details.
Security Contact
For security-related inquiries or to report a vulnerability: