At Dauntless Discovery, information security and data protection are core operational disciplines. We support clients with sensitive data and operating in highly regulated environments by maintaining a mature, independently validated security and compliance program aligned with recognized international and U.S. government standards. Our security posture is designed to withstand formal audits, third-party risk assessments, and continuous client oversight.
Our information security program is governed through a formal Information Security Management System (“ISMS”) aligned to the ISO/IEC 27001:2022 standard. The ISMS establishes risk-based policies, defined control ownership, and continuous improvement through internal audits, management review, and corrective action tracking. All policies and procedures are reviewed annually or upon material risk or architecture changes.
Our control environment has been independently assessed and mapped to multiple regulatory frameworks commonly required by our clients:
Client data is processed within a segmented, access-controlled environment designed around least privilege and defense-in-depth principles. Key architectural controls include:
Access to systems and data is governed by formal identity and access management controls, including:
All systems are monitored continuously and logs are maintained and reviewed centrally. Endpoint detection and response is maintained across all systems. Alerts are triaged and escalated based on severity and risk. Security incidents are investigated, documented, and – where required – reported in accordance with contractual and regulatory obligations.
All personnel undergo background screening consistent with role sensitivity and are required to acknowledge confidentiality obligations and acceptable use provisions. All personnel also take part in mandatory security awareness and role-based training. Access to sensitive systems is granted only after training and authorization requirements are met.
We assess and manage third-party risk through pre-engagement security due-diligence, contractual security and confidentiality requirements, review of vendor compliance posture where applicable, and periodic reassessment based on risk. Critical service providers are selected based on security maturity and regulatory alignment.
We implement layered controls to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of client data. This includes:
Data handling practices are documented, auditable, and contractually enforced.
We maintain a privacy program that monitors regulatory requirements. Our privacy policy can be found here.
Security is integral to how we deliver services. We continuously evaluate our controls, invest in our security posture, and align our practices with the evolving expectations of our clients and regulators. We support client security reviews and audits, and can provide, under NDA where appropriate, the following:
For additional security documentation, or to coordinate a formal security review, please contact your Dauntless representative.