Security & Safety
Constitutional protection through technology and design
Security is Constitutional
At Nexus, security isn't just a feature—it's a constitutional principle. Our entire system is designed around protecting your financial sovereignty while enabling collaborative partnership. We cannot prevent duress, but we can make Nexus hostile to abusers and provide responsible escape hatches for victims.
The Four-Layer Defense Framework
Layer 1: Architectural Defenses
- • Personal Account Sanctuary
- • Collaborative Rule-Making
- • Time-Delayed Accords
- • Silent Duress Signal
- • Consentful Onboarding
- • Spending Anonymization
- • Staged Severance Protocol
Layer 2: Procedural Defenses
- • Explicit Terms of Service
- • Immutable Logging
- • Internal Reporting Protocol
- • Regular Security Audits
- • Incident Response Procedures
- • Compliance Monitoring
Layer 3: Ethical Defenses
- • Proactive Education
- • Constant Visibility of Help
- • Transparent Communication
- • User Empowerment Tools
- • Community Standards
- • Regular Training
Layer 4: Partnership Defenses
- • Safe Harbour Protocol
- • DV Organization Partnerships
- • Resource Connections
- • Crisis Support Systems
- • Legal Support Networks
- • Community Resources
Technical Security Architecture
Personal Account Sanctuary
Your personal account is architecturally and cryptographically isolated:
Architectural Isolation
- • Separate database schemas
- • Independent encryption keys
- • Isolated processing systems
- • Access-controlled APIs
Privacy Guarantees
- • Partner cannot access your data
- • Support has limited visibility
- • Encrypted transaction details
- • Anonymous spending categories
Data Encryption
- • AES-256 encryption at rest
- • TLS 1.3 for data in transit
- • End-to-end encryption for sensitive data
- • Hardware security modules
- • Regular key rotation
Access Controls
- • Multi-factor authentication
- • Role-based permissions
- • Zero-trust architecture
- • Session management
- • Audit logging
Infrastructure Security
- • Cloud security best practices
- • Network segmentation
- • DDoS protection
- • Intrusion detection
- • Regular penetration testing
Monitoring & Detection
- • 24/7 security monitoring
- • Automated threat detection
- • Behavioral analysis
- • Incident response automation
- • Compliance monitoring
Anti-Coercion Protections
Built for Safety by Design
Every feature in Nexus is designed to be difficult to weaponize for financial abuse while remaining easy to use for legitimate partnerships.
Silent Duress Signal
Confidential way to signal if you're being coerced:
- • Special authentication sequences
- • Hidden reporting mechanisms
- • Automatic safety team alerts
- • No visible indication to partner
- • Crisis resource activation
Time-Delayed Accords
Cooling-off periods prevent impulsive or coerced decisions:
- • 24-hour delay for major changes
- • Either partner can cancel during delay
- • Automatic review triggers
- • Educational resources provided
- • Support team availability
Staged Severance Protocol
Structured process for safely leaving a partnership:
- • High-friction guardrails against impulsive decisions
- • Gradual transition of shared assets
- • Data export and deletion options
- • Crisis support integration
- • Legal resource connections
Compliance & Certifications
Financial Services
- • Australian Financial Services License (planned)
- • APRA banking license compliance (Phase 3)
- • AML/CTF compliance programs
- • Privacy Act compliance
- • Consumer Data Right standards
- • AUSTRAC reporting requirements
Security Standards
- • ISO 27001 certification (planned)
- • SOC 2 Type II compliance
- • PCI DSS compliance
- • OWASP security guidelines
- • Cloud security certifications
- • Regular third-party audits
Incident Response
When Things Go Wrong
Our comprehensive incident response plan ensures rapid, effective responses to security issues:
Detection & Analysis
- • Automated monitoring
- • User reporting
- • Threat assessment
- • Impact analysis
Containment & Response
- • Immediate containment
- • User notification
- • System isolation
- • Evidence preservation
Recovery & Learning
- • System restoration
- • Vulnerability patching
- • Process improvement
- • Transparent reporting
Safety Resources & Support
Crisis Support
- • 24/7 safety hotline
- • Crisis intervention specialists
- • Domestic violence resources
- • Legal assistance connections
- • Emergency account protection
Educational Resources
- • Financial abuse recognition
- • Healthy financial relationships
- • Security best practices
- • Digital safety guides
- • Community support forums
Report Security Issues
We take security seriously. If you discover a security vulnerability or have safety concerns:
Security Vulnerabilities
Email: security@nexuslabs.com
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