Horizons recognises that the confidentiality, integrity and availability of information and data created, maintained and hosted by us are vital to the success of the business and privacy of our partners.

As a service provider/product, we understand the importance in providing clear information about our security practices, tools, resources and responsibilities within Horizons so that our customers can feel confident in choosing us as a trusted provider.

This Security Posture highlights high-level details about our steps to identify and mitigate risks, implement best practices, and continuously develop ways to improve.

Founded in 2018

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Controls (35)

Here are the controls implemented at Horizons to ensure compliance, as a part of our security program.

Product security (2)

Vulnerability Remediation Process

Entity identifies vulnerabilities on the Company platform through the execution of regular vulnerability scans.

Centralized Management of Flaw Remediation Processes

Entity tracks all vulnerabilities and remediates them as per the policy and procedure defined to manage vulnerabilities.

Data security (4)

Encrypting Data At Rest

Entity has set up cryptographic mechanisms to encrypt all production database[s] that store customer data at rest.

Inventory of Infrastructure Assets

Entity develops, documents, and maintains an inventory of organizational infrastructure systems, including all necessary information to achieve accountability.

Data Backups

Entity backs up relevant user and system data regularly to meet recovery time and recovery point objectives and verifies the integrity of these backups.

Backup Testing

Entity tests backup information periodically to verify media reliability and information integrity.

Network security (8)

Impact analysis

Entity systems generate information that is reviewed and evaluated to determine impacts on the functioning of internal controls.

Limit Network Connections

Entity ensures that the production databases access and Secure Shell access to infrastructure entities are protected from public internet access.

External System Connections

Every Production host is protected by a firewall with a deny-by-default rule. Deny by default rule set is a default on the Entity's cloud provider.

Transmission Confidentiality

Entity has set up processes to utilize standard encryption methods, including HTTPS with the TLS algorithm, to keep transmitted data confidential.

Anomalous Behavior

Entity's infrastructure is configured to review and analyze audit events to detect anomalous or suspicious activity and threats

Capacity & Performance Management

Entity has set up methods to continuously monitor critical assets to generate capacity alerts to ensure optimal performance, meet future capacity requirements, and protect against denial-of-service attacks.

Data used in Testing

Entity ensures that customer data used in non-Production environments requires the same level of protection as the production environment.

Centralized Collection of Security Event Logs

Entity's infrastructure is configured to generate audit events for actions of interest related to security for all critical systems.

App security (1)

Secure system modification

Entity has procedures to govern changes to its operating environment.

Corporate security (20)

Code of Business Conduct

Entity has a documented policy to define behavioral standards and acceptable business conduct.

Competency Screening

Entity has procedures to ensure that all security-related positions are staffed by qualified individuals who have the necessary skill set.

Personnel Screening

Entity has established procedures to perform security risk screening of individuals before authorizing access.

Security & Privacy Awareness

Entity provides information security and privacy training to staff that is relevant to their job function.

Performance Review

Entity requires that all employees in client serving, IT, Engineering, and Information Security roles are periodically evaluated regarding their job responsibilities.

Incident Reporting by Employees

Entity has provided information to employees, via various Information Security Policies/procedures, on how to report failures, incidents, concerns, or other complaints related to the services or systems provided by the entity in the event there are problems.

Incident Reporting by Customers

Entity has provided information to customers on how to report failures, incidents, concerns, or other complaints related to the services or systems provided by the Entity in the event there are problems.

Risk Framing

Entity performs a formal risk assessment exercise annually, as per documented guidelines and procedures, to identify threats that could impair systems' security commitments and requirements.

Risk Assessment

Each risk is assessed and given a risk score in relation to the likelihood of it occurring and the potential impact on the security, availability, and confidentiality of the Company platform. Risks are mapped to mitigating factors that address some or all of the risk.

Fraud

Entity considers the potential for fraud when assessing risks. This is an entry in the risk matrix.

Information Security Officer

Entity's Senior Management assigns the role of Information Security Officer who is delegated to centrally manage, coordinate, develop, implement, and maintain an enterprise-wide cybersecurity and privacy program.

Internal Audit

Entity uses Sprinto, a continuous monitoring system, to track and report the health of the information security program to the Information Security Officer and other stakeholders.

Periodic Review & Update of Cybersecurity & Privacy Program

Entity's Senior Management reviews and approves the state of the Information Security program including policies, standards, and procedures, at planned intervals or if significant changes occur to ensure their continuing suitability, adequacy, and effectiveness.

Management Review of Org Chart

Entity's Senior Management reviews and approves the Organizational Chart for all employees annually.

Management Review of Risks

Entity's Senior Management reviews and approves the "Risk Assessment Report" annually.

Management Review of Third-Party Risks

Entity's Senior Management reviews and approves the "Vendor Risk Assessment Report" annually.

Contingency Plan Testing

Entity has procedures to conduct regular tests and exercises that determine the effectiveness and the readiness to execute the contingency plan.

Asset Ownership Assignment

Entity has set up mechanisms to assign and manage asset ownership responsibilities and establish a common understanding of asset protection requirements.

Data Governance

Entity maintains a list of legal, statutory, and regulatory requirements relevant to information security and privacy.

Updates During Installations / Removals

Entity periodically updates and reviews the inventory of systems as a part of installations, removals, and system updates.

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