At Handshake, we're committed to delivering industry-leading privacy and security infrastructure with transparency. We ensure the information we receive is handled with care, and complies with all applicable standards, laws and regulations globally.
Handshake’s commitment to protecting data privacy goes beyond basic compliance; we continuously evaluate and refine our processes and policies to lead the industry in responsible data stewardship, continuous employer screening, and full student control.
Handshake Latest Penetration Test Results
Dear Valued Customer,
We are pleased to announce the results of our latest penetration test, conducted in the second quarter of 2025. The assessment aimed to identify potential vulnerabilities and ensure the security of our systems. A letter of attestation can be downloaded from our trust portal.
Key Findings
- No Critical or High Findings: The penetration test revealed no critical or high-risk vulnerabilities that remain unaddressed.
Commitment to Security
At Handshake, we prioritize the security of our systems and data. Regular penetration testing is a key component of our proactive security strategy. We continually monitor and enhance our security practices to protect against emerging threats.
Thank you for your trust in us!
Best regards,
Handshake Security Team.
Successful Completion of PCI Audit and Availability of AOC.
Dear Valued Customer,
We are excited to inform you that we have successfully completed our PCI audit and have received our Attestation of Compliance (AOC) from our Qualified Security Assessor (QSA). This achievement demonstrates our commitment to maintaining the highest standards of security and compliance. To provide you with the utmost transparency and assurance, we have made the AOC available on our customer trust portal. Alongside the AOC, you will also find our responsibility matrix, which outlines the roles and responsibilities regarding our compliance efforts.
We understand the importance of security and compliance in your business operations, and we are dedicated to continuously improving our processes to meet your needs. Should you have any questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to reach out.
Thank you for your trust and partnership.
Best regards,
Handshake Security Team.
We want to address a recent security incident involving the company Snowflake. Please rest assured, Handshake does not use Snowflake and is not affected by this incident. We are keeping an eye on the situation. At Handshake, the security of your data is our priority.
We are pleased to inform our customers that we have successfully issued our SOC 2 report for the past year. This achievement underscores our ongoing commitment to maintaining the highest standards of data security and privacy.
In addition to our SOC 2 compliance, we have also renewed our Cyber Essentials certificate. This renewal further validates our dedication to robust cybersecurity practices and protecting our customers' information.
For more details, please visit our Trust Portal.
Thank you for your continued trust and support.
The Handshake Security Team.
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If you think you may have discovered a vulnerability, please send us a note.