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authorPJ Hyett <pjhyett@gmail.com>2010-06-28 13:42:41 -0700
committerPJ Hyett <pjhyett@gmail.com>2010-06-28 13:42:41 -0700
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We know your code is extremely important to you and your business and we're very protective of it. After all, GitHub's code is hosted on GitHub, too!
-Physical security measures
---------------------------
+Physical Security
+-----------------
-GitHub's infrastructure is hosted on [Rackspace](http://rackspace.com), a publicly-traded company that's committed to keeping your data secure. They provide us with state-of-the-art servers protected by biometric locks and round-the-clock interior and exterior surveillance monitoring. Only authorized personnel have access to the data center. 24/7/365 onsite staff also provides additional protection against unauthorized entry and security breaches.
+* Data center access limited to Rackspace data center technicians
+* Biometric scanning for controlled data center access
+* Security camera monitoring at all data center locations
+* 24x7 onsite staff provides additional protection against unauthorized entry
+* Unmarked facilities to help maintain low profile
+* Physical security audited by an independent firm
-Software security measures
---------------------------
+System Security
+---------------
+
+* System installation using hardened, patched OS
+* System patching configured by Rackspace to provide ongoing protection from exploits
+* Dedicated firewall and VPN services to help block unauthorized system access
+* Data protection with Rackspace managed backup solutions
+* Dedicated intrusion detection devices to provide an additional layer of protection against unauthorized system access
+* Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) mitigation services based on Rackspace PrevenTier system
+* Risk assessment and security consultation by Rackspace professional services teams
+
+Operational Security
+--------------------
+
+* ISO17799-based policies and procedures, regularly reviewed as part of the Rackspace SAS70 Type II audit process
+* Systems access logged and tracked for auditing purposes
+* Secure document-destruction policies for all sensitive information
+* Fully documented change-management procedures
+* Independently audited disaster recovery and business continuity plans in place for Rackspace headquarters and support services
+
+Software Security
+-----------------
In addition to Rackspace's system monitoring, we also employ a team of 24/7/365 server specialists at [Anchor Hosting](http://www.anchor.com.au/dedicated-hosting/dedicated-support.py) to keep our software and its dependencies up to date eliminating potential security vulnerabilities. They have also setup a wide range of monitoring solutions for preventing and eliminating attacks to the site.