Your data security is our top priority. Civic Nexus handles all authentication and token management so you don’t have to.
How We Protect Your Data
🔒 Token Management- Civic securely manages all access tokens and automatically refreshes them
- Your tokens are encrypted and stored in secure, stringent infrastructure
- No tokens are ever exposed to AI clients or other users
- You maintain full control over your app authorizations
- Revoke access to any connected service at any time
- Authorization changes take effect immediately across all your AI tools
Managing Authorizations
Complete guide - Learn what authorizations are, how to revoke access, and manage your connected services
- Apps only access data you explicitly authorize
- AI assistants work through secure, encrypted connections
- Conversation history stored to improve the product with full encryption and security controls
Common Security Questions
Where are my tokens stored?
Where are my tokens stored?
Your access tokens are encrypted and stored in secure, stringent infrastructure. They’re never exposed to AI clients, other users, or external systems beyond the authorized app connections you’ve approved.
What happens when tokens expire?
What happens when tokens expire?
Civic Nexus automatically handles token refresh for all your connected services. You’ll never need to manually re-authenticate or deal with expired tokens - it all happens seamlessly in the background.
Can AI assistants see my sensitive data?
Can AI assistants see my sensitive data?
AI assistants can only access data from apps you’ve explicitly connected and authorized. The access follows the same permissions you have in those apps - no more, no less. You control which apps to connect and can disconnect them anytime.
Is my data encrypted in transit?
Is my data encrypted in transit?
Yes, all data transmission between your AI assistants, Civic Nexus, and your connected apps uses stringent TLS encryption. Your data is protected at every step of the workflow.
How do you ensure MCP servers are secure?
How do you ensure MCP servers are secure?
We actively review and manage all MCP servers in our directory. Every server undergoes security review before being added, and we continuously monitor for vulnerabilities. Updates are only deployed after thorough security assessment to ensure your data remains protected.
Security Features
Infrastructure
- Data encryption at rest and in transit
- Regular security audits and penetration testing
- 24/7 monitoring and incident response
- Advanced threat detection and response
Zero Trust Architecture
- Every request is authenticated and authorized
- Principle of least privilege access
- Session-based security controls
- Automatic token rotation
Privacy by Design
- Conversations stored for 1 day to improve the product, then automatically deleted
- User-controlled data access and deletion
- Transparent data handling practices
- All stored data encrypted at rest and in transit
- Privacy-focused design principles throughout the platform
Authentication Methods
- OAuth2 for secure app authorization
- API key management for supported services
- Multi-factor authentication support
- Single sign-on (SSO) integration
MCP Server Security Review
Proactive Server Management- All MCP servers undergo rigorous security review before being added to our directory
- Continuous monitoring of server code and dependencies for security vulnerabilities
- Regular updates only deployed after thorough security assessment
- Immediate response to reported security issues with affected servers
- Source code analysis for security vulnerabilities and best practices
- Dependency scanning for known security issues
- Authentication and authorization mechanism validation
- Data handling and privacy compliance verification
Security Best Practices
Follow these recommendations to maximize your security when using Civic Nexus:
For Organizations
- Regularly review connected applications
- Use SSO where available
- Monitor access logs and activity
- Implement least-privilege access policies
For Individual Users
- Only connect apps you actively use
- Review and revoke unused connections monthly
- Use strong authentication methods
- Keep your AI client software updated
Incident Response
If you suspect a security issue:1
Immediate Action
Revoke access to any affected services through your Civic Nexus dashboard
2
Report the Issue
Join our developer community on Slack to report security issues
3
Monitor Activity
Check your connected apps for any unusual activity
Compliance & Security Standards
Our Approach to Compliance
Civic Nexus is built with security and privacy best practices from the ground up. We follow industry-standard security frameworks and are continuously evaluating formal compliance certifications to meet enterprise requirements.Security Roadmap
Compliance evaluation: Last updated September 2025
- GDPR compliance - Under evaluation to meet European data protection standards
- CCPA compliance - Under evaluation for California consumer privacy rights
- SOC 2 certification - Under evaluation for enterprise security requirements
- HIPAA compliance - Under evaluation for healthcare use cases
- ISO 27001 certification - Under evaluation for information security management
Enterprise Security
For organizations requiring specific compliance documentation or security assessments, our team works directly with enterprise customers to meet their security requirements.For detailed security documentation, compliance questions, or enterprise security requirements, join our developer community on Slack