Security & Privacy

This section covers all aspects of securing your Carbon GPT implementation, protecting sensitive data, managing access controls, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards.

Introduction

Carbon GPT is designed with security and privacy as core principles. The platform provides comprehensive tools to help you protect your data, control access, monitor system activity, and maintain compliance with regulatory requirements. This guide will help administrators configure and manage security settings to meet their organization's specific needs.

Key Security Areas

Data Security

• Data Security
• Data encryption and protection
• Data residency and sovereignty
• Backup and recovery
• Data retention and deletion

Access Controls

• Access Controls
• Role-based access control (RBAC)
• Permission management
• IP restrictions and network security
• Multi-factor authentication

Audit Logs

• Audit Logs
• User activity monitoring
• System event tracking
• Security incident detection
• Log retention and analysis

Compliance

• Compliance
• Regulatory compliance features
• Security certifications and attestations
• Privacy regulation support
• Compliance reporting

Getting Started

Accessing Security & Privacy

1. Log in to Carbon GPT with administrator credentials
2. Navigate to Admin > Security & Privacy in the main navigation
3. Select the specific security area you want to configure

Initial Security Setup

For new accounts, we recommend this security setup sequence:

1. Configure authentication settings and MFA
2. Set up role-based access controls
3. Establish data security policies
4. Configure audit logging
5. Review compliance requirements

Data Security Management

Data Encryption

Carbon GPT implements multiple layers of encryption:

• Data at rest: All stored data is encrypted using AES-256
• Data in transit: All communications use TLS 1.2+
• Field-level encryption: Sensitive fields can be additionally encrypted

To configure encryption settings:

1. Navigate to Data Security
2. Select Encryption Settings
3. Review current encryption configuration
4. Enable additional encryption options as needed

Data Residency

To configure where your data is stored:

1. Navigate to Data Security
2. Select Data Residency
3. Choose your preferred geographic region
4. Review data sovereignty implications
5. Save your preferences

Backup and Recovery

Configure data backup settings:

1. Navigate to Data Security
2. Select Backup & Recovery
3. Set backup frequency and retention
4. Configure backup encryption
5. Test recovery procedures

Data Retention

Manage how long data is kept in the system:

1. Navigate to Data Security
2. Select Data Retention
3. Configure retention periods for different data types
4. Set up automated archiving or deletion
5. Establish retention exception processes

Access Control Management

Role-Based Access Control

Configure roles and permissions:

1. Navigate to Access Controls
2. Select Roles & Permissions
3. Review existing roles or create new ones
4. Configure granular permissions for each role
5. Assign roles to users and groups

Multi-Factor Authentication

Enhance login security with MFA:

1. Navigate to Access Controls
2. Select Authentication Settings
3. Enable multi-factor authentication
4. Choose MFA methods (app, SMS, email, etc.)
5. Configure MFA policies (required, optional, etc.)

IP Restrictions

Limit access based on network location:

1. Navigate to Access Controls
2. Select Network Security
3. Configure allowed IP ranges
4. Set up VPN access requirements
5. Establish exception processes

Session Management

Control user sessions:

1. Navigate to Access Controls
2. Select Session Settings
3. Configure session timeout periods
4. Set concurrent session limits
5. Enable forced logout capabilities

Audit and Monitoring

Audit Log Configuration

Set up comprehensive activity logging:

1. Navigate to Audit Logs
2. Configure logging detail level
3. Set log retention periods
4. Configure log storage location
5. Set up log backup procedures

Activity Monitoring

Monitor system and user activity:

1. Navigate to Audit Logs
2. Select Activity Dashboard
3. View real-time activity streams
4. Set up custom activity alerts
5. Configure suspicious activity detection

Security Incident Response

Prepare for security incidents:

1. Navigate to Audit Logs
2. Select Security Alerts
3. Configure alert thresholds and triggers
4. Set up notification recipients and methods
5. Document incident response procedures

Compliance Management

Regulatory Compliance

Configure compliance features:

1. Navigate to Compliance
2. Select relevant regulations (GDPR, CCPA, etc.)
3. Enable compliance-specific features
4. Configure data subject request handling
5. Set up compliance reporting

Security Certifications

Review Carbon GPT's security certifications:

• SOC 2 Type II
• ISO 27001
• GDPR compliance
• Cloud security alliance

Compliance Reporting

Generate compliance reports:

1. Navigate to Compliance
2. Select Compliance Reports
3. Choose report type and scope
4. Configure report parameters
5. Generate and export reports

Best Practices

Security Governance

• Establish a security governance framework
• Define clear security roles and responsibilities
• Develop and document security policies
• Conduct regular security reviews
• Maintain a security roadmap

Access Management

• Implement the principle of least privilege
• Regularly review and audit access rights
• Enforce strong password policies
• Require multi-factor authentication
• Promptly revoke access when no longer needed

Data Protection

• Classify data based on sensitivity
• Implement appropriate controls for each classification
• Minimize collection of sensitive data
• Regularly test backup and recovery procedures
• Implement data loss prevention measures

Security Monitoring

• Establish a security monitoring program
• Regularly review audit logs and alerts
• Conduct periodic security assessments
• Test incident response procedures
• Stay informed about emerging threats

Related Resources

• Account Management
• Integrations
• Getting Started: Security