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4 Spires is committed to maintaining the security of all user information from unauthorized access. We employ the industry’s highest standards of practice on all components of the system (i.e. hardware, database, browser software, and data transit over the internet, etc.) to protect data stored on our servers. The system is tightly controlled so that data can only be read by authorized users with the proper access credentials. The following is a description of our multi-level security system.
The Webservice Provider
The 4 Spires application is hosted through RunRev’s on-rev service, based in Scotland. The physical servers are provided by The Planet (now Softlayer) in Dallas, Texas. Softlayer is the world’s largest privately held dedicated server company. In the Dallas facility there are over 60,000 servers protected by redundant physical security, badged access and video surveillance.
The Database
4 Spires is powered by a MySQL database, currently at version 5.0.91. A company_id field separates company-specific data in a shared database environment. We also offer dedicated databases and custom branding.
The Requests
4 Spires uses 256 bit base64 encryption for sensitive data like requests and passwords. The interface encrypts the details of the requests at the browser, so that the text in-transit is not human-readable.
The Interface
4 Spires is built upon the LiveCode revWeb technology from runrev.com. The revlet itself is compiled code so that the location and passwords associated with the application and its database and server are all hidden from view. The user’s password is not saved on the hard drive, nor tracked by the browser.