The importance of security in digital governance

In today’s digital governance landscape, security and compliance are critical. Organizations handling sensitive voting data must ensure that decisions are protected from unauthorized access, tampering, and cyber threats. Without robust security measures, governance processes risk exposure to fraud, manipulation, and data breaches.

HandsUp’s Advanced Security & Compliance features provide enterprise-grade protection for every voting session. With Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Single Sign-On (SSO) authentication, annual penetration testing, and audit logs, HandsUp ensures that your organization’s decision-making process is secure, transparent, and compliant with the highest standards.

By implementing rigorous security measures, HandsUp provides trusted, transparent, and fully compliant governance solutions.

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Key features

Role-based access control (RBAC)

Governance requires clear access controls to prevent unauthorized users from manipulating votes. HandsUp’s RBAC system allows organizations to define granular permissions for different roles.

Voter permissions

– Only members can cast votes, ensuring controlled participation.

Admin controls

– Only authorized personnel can create, modify, or finalize voting sessions.

Spectator access

– Provide limited viewing rights without voting privileges.

Single sign-on (SSO) integration

Security and convenience go hand in hand. HandsUp integrates with Single Sign-On (SSO) solutions, allowing users to authenticate securely using existing corporate credentials.

Faster and secure authentication

– No need for multiple passwords.

Reduced risk of credential theft

– Login through trusted identity providers.

Seamless user experience

– Improve access management across all governance tools.

Highly available, multi-zone deployment

Governance decisions must be accessible and reliable at all times. HandsUp’s multi-zone deployment architecture ensures that the platform remains highly available and resilient against failures.

Distributed infrastructure

– Prevents downtime by hosting data across multiple locations.

Redundant backup systems

– Ensures voting records remain intact even in case of disruptions.

Scalability & reliability

– Designed for organizations of all sizes with robust performance.

Audit logs for transparency & compliance

Governance requires traceability and accountability. HandsUp provides tamper-proof audit logs to record all actions performed on the platform.

Track all activities

– Monitor who accessed, modified, or voted in a session.

Ensure compliance

– Maintain transparent records for regulatory audits.

Prevent fraud

– Detect and prevent unauthorized changes with real-time monitoring.

Annual penetration testing

Security threats evolve, and HandsUp stays ahead with regular penetration testing by cybersecurity experts.

Identify vulnerabilities

– Proactively detect and patch security risks.

Harden infrastructure

– Ensure robust protection against cyber threats.

Maintain compliance

– Meet security regulations and best practices.

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Benefits of advanced security & compliance

With HandsUp’s advanced security & compliance, organizations gain:

Complete access control

– Ensure only authorized users participate in governance.

Enhanced data protection

– Secure sensitive voting records from cyber threats.

Reliable, always-available governance

– Multi-zone deployment ensures zero downtime.

Regulatory compliance

– Maintain fully auditable records for legal requirements.

Fraud prevention

– Role-based access and audit logs provide full traceability.