Security Built for K-12 Finance
When 26,000+ schools trust you with billions in payments and funds oversight annually, security isn’t optional—it’s everything. KEV protects the financial and student data that powers your district’s daily operations, because in education, data protection is our responsibility.
Our Certifications
Standards That Matter in Education
These certifications aren’t compliance checkboxes. They’re our commitment to protecting what matters most to your district.
- PCI DSS Level 1 Certified – The highest payment security standard
- SOC 1 Type 2 Compliant – Verified financial controls
- SOC 2 Type 2 Compliant – Operational security validated by third-party audits
- FERPA & COPPA Compliant – Student privacy protection built in from day one
- FINTRAC Registered – Banking-grade compliance and financial oversight
Our Security Principles
Four Pillars of School Finance Security
Student data deserves special protection. Every system built with FERPA at its core because educational privacy isn’t compliance—it’s a commitment to your community.
Multiple layers of security controls protect your data. Network security, access controls, encryption, and monitoring work together because no single control is enough.
Independent auditors validate our security annually. SOC audits confirm we maintain the controls that protect both payment data and student information.
Threats don’t take weekends. Neither do we. Continuous monitoring, annual penetration testing, and proactive threat response keep you protected 24/7.
Data Protection
Bank-Level Security for School-Level Trust
Processing billions for school districts requires bank-grade protection. Here’s how we deliver it.
Infrastructure & Encryption
- Microsoft Azure data centers with geographic data residency (Canada/US)
- TLS 1.2+ encryption for all data in transit
- AES-256 encryption for data at rest
Access Controls
- Single Sign-On (SSO) integration with district systems
- Multi-factor authentication for admin access
- Role-based permissions—users see only what they need
- Automatic access revocation when staff leave
Data Residency
- Canadian school data stays in Canada
- US school data stays in the US
- No cross-border data transfers without explicit agreement
Operational Security
24/7 Protection and Monitoring
Security operations that never sleep—so you can rest easy.
Continuous Monitoring
- Real-time security monitoring per PCI DSS requirements
- Annual penetration testing by independent security firms
- Comprehensive incident response following PCI standards
- Annual vendor risk assessments per Bank of Canada requirements
Business Continuity
- Disaster recovery with distributed backups
- 99.9% uptime for critical operations
Third-Party Risk Management
Secure Integrations You Can Trust
We work with vetted partners who meet our security standards.
Verified Partners
- Annual security assessments for all vendors
- Similar accreditations required for data-handling partners
- Secure integrations with student information systems like PowerSchool
- Library management system connections with built-in security controls
Integration Security
- Generic file import options for unsupported systems
- Data flows protected by same standards as core platform
- No unauthorized third-party access to student or payment data
Documentation & Transparency
Verifiable Security
Trust requires transparency. We provide the documentation you need.
Available Documentation
- SOC 2 Type 2 reports (available under NDA)
- PCI DSS compliance documentation
- Security questionnaire responses
- Detailed compliance reports for enterprise districts
- Custom data processing agreement available
Security Contact: Need compliance documentation or have security questions? Contact our security team through your account representative or support channel.
Get Full Financial Transparency, Without Compromising Security
Process millions in school fees, fundraisers, and activities with confidence. KEV’s security protects your data while our platform protects your funds.