Workiva Security
Workiva utilises numerous measures to ensure the utmost in data security and privacy.
Maximise security and privacy
Encryption in transmission and at rest
Advanced permissions and data authorisation
Redundant data centers and rigorous failover processes
SSO with SAML and two-factor authentication
SCIM provisioning compatibility
Bring Your Own Key (BYOK)
Committed to compliance
We take security seriously at Workiva and are committed to exceeding the industry standards to protect your data. Our applications are designed and developed with careful consideration given to customer data security, reliability and integrity. Customer data is stored in secure facilities, on secure servers and within secure applications, and confidential information is kept private. Our policies and procedures ensure security across the organisation and within our operations. More than 3,500 organisations, including 75% of the Fortune 500, have chosen to trust us with their most important and confidential data.
Organisational and operational security
Data security and privacy
Workiva adheres to all rules and best practices for General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) requirements for the collection, management and protection of personal data. Workiva also conducts privacy impact assessments (PIAs) on features, technology, third-party on-boarding and operations related to our service as required by GDPR.
Identity and access management
Provide easy access to the platform without compromising security via SSO with SAML and two-factor authentication. Control identity using enterprise identity management, including Okta. Employ role-based access to features, content and workspaces. Utilise specific roles for IT admins to manage cross-organization and workspace settings.
Global compliance standards
Workiva operations, policies and procedures are audited regularly to ensure that they meet and exceed all standards expected of cloud service providers (CSPs). Workiva publishes a Service Organization Controls (SOC) 1 Type II and a SOC 2 Type II audit report, which are available for review upon request.
Bring Your Own Key (BYOK) Management
Certain businesses need an extra layer of control and protection. With BYOK, use your own encryption keys for complete flexibility, control and visibility of access to your data. The result? Additional assurance and confidence as you scale your Workiva experience.