Encryption & Data Protection

Your data's security is our highest priority. SovSeal employs multiple layers of protection to ensure your digital legacy remains private and secure.

End-to-End Encryption

All data stored in SovSeal is protected with AES-256 encryption, the same standard used by governments and financial institutions worldwide.

How It Works

1. Local Encryption: Your files are encrypted on your device before transmission
2. Secure Transport: Only encrypted data travels over the network
3. Encrypted Storage: Our servers store only encrypted, unreadable blobs
4. Local Decryption: Decryption occurs only on your authorized devices
5. Key Derivation: Your keys are derived from credentials only you know

Your Device                    SovSeal Servers
    |                              |
    | [Encrypt with your keys]     |
    |----------------------------->|
    |                              | [Store encrypted blob]
    |                              | [Cannot decrypt]
    |<-----------------------------|
    | [Decrypt with your keys]     |

AES-256 Encryption Standard

AES-256 has never been broken and is the encryption standard mandated for:

• U.S. government classified information
• Financial institutions handling sensitive data
• HIPAA-compliant healthcare systems
• Military and defense applications

Key Management

Your Keys, Your Control

Unlike traditional cloud storage where the provider holds encryption keys, SovSeal employs client-side key management:

Key Derivation

Your encryption keys are derived from your credentials using secure key derivation functions. This means:

• No key storage: We don't store your encryption keys
• No key transmission: Keys are never sent to our servers
• No master key: No backdoor exists to decrypt your data

Data in Transit

All communication with SovSeal is protected by:

• TLS 1.3: The latest transport security protocol
• Certificate pinning: Prevents man-in-the-middle attacks
• Perfect forward secrecy: Past communications remain secure even if keys are compromised

Data at Rest

Your encrypted files are stored with:

• Geographic redundancy: Copies in multiple locations
• Hardware security: Enterprise-grade storage infrastructure
• Access controls: Strict internal policies limiting system access

What This Means for You

Complete Privacy

No one — not SovSeal employees, not hackers, not government agencies — can access your unencrypted files. We hold only encrypted data that is meaningless without your keys.

True Ownership

Your data is truly yours. You control access through your credentials, and you control the conditions under which others may eventually access your vault.

Future-Proof Security

AES-256 provides security margin against future advances in computing, including potential quantum computing threats.

Related Topics

• Zero-Knowledge Architecture
• Authentication Methods
• Data Permanence