At Chief Outsiders, protecting our clients' confidential information and intellectual property is our highest priority. GrowthGears OS, Chief Outsiders' Growth Acceleration SaaS Platform, was designed with a security-first architecture to safeguard sensitive client and company data. All project data, intellectual property, and confidential materials are stored within a secure, encrypted AI vault to ensure data integrity, confidentiality, and controlled access.

The platform leverages Google Workspace and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) as the foundation for identity, collaboration, storage, and infrastructure security. Google's industry-leading infrastructure, combined with Chief Outsiders' layered security controls, provides enterprise-grade protection for client data.

Through these measures, GrowthGears OS ensures that your business-critical data remains private, protected, and accessible only to authorized users.

SECURITY HIGHLIGHTS

The following highlights summarize the core security measures built into GrowthGears OS, designed to protect client data, ensure system integrity, and maintain the highest standards of privacy and compliance.

  • Secure AI Vault: GrowthGears OS encrypts and stores all proprietary data and prompts in a secure vault, ensuring strict isolation. This ensures client data remains confidential, and never informs third-party AI models.
  • Enterprise-Grade Encryption: AES-256 encryption at rest and TLS 1.2+ for data in transit.
  • Identity Protection: Google Workspace SSO with enforced Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and role-based access controls.
  • Zero Trust Architecture: Least-privilege principles applied to all systems, devices, and users.
  • Continuous Monitoring: Real-time alerts, and anomaly detection.
  • Certified Infrastructure: Hosted on GCP, inheriting SOC 2, ISO 27001, and FedRAMP-certified infrastructure.
  • Business Continuity: Automated backups, failover protections, and disaster recovery capabilities.

1. SYSTEM ACCESS & AUTHENTICATION

GrowthGears OS access is restricted to authorized users and authenticated through Google Workspace SSO with enforced MFA. Access is granted based on user roles and revoked upon offboarding, helping to reduce the risk of unauthorized access or privilege creep.

  • GrowthGears OS access is restricted to authorized personnel only.
  • All access is authenticated via Google Workspace SSO with enforced Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA).
  • User access is role-based and reviewed quarterly.
  • Former users are deprovisioned via Google Workspace controls.
  • Privileged access is limited and subject to additional oversight.

 

2. DATA PROTECTION

All client data within GrowthGears OS is encrypted at rest and in transit using Google Cloud’s default security protocols. Access controls and workspace-level data separation further protect against unauthorized access or data leakage.

  • Data at rest is encrypted using AES-256 via Google Cloud infrastructure.
  • Data in transit is encrypted using TLS 1.2+.
  • Documents and data stored in Google Drive are permissioned based on least-privilege principles.
  • Client data is segregated at the workspace level to ensure separation between engagements.

 

3. AI & API DATA CONTROLS

GrowthGears OS uses OpenAI’s Assistants v2 API with built-in data isolation to prevent cross-client data exposure. API keys are securely managed in backend systems, and project data is never reused across sessions or use cases.

  • API keys for any third-party AI features are securely managed within the backend infrastructure and not exposed to users.
  • AI features are implemented such that project-specific data is isolated and cannot be accessed across clients or use cases.
  • GrowthGears leverages OpenAI’s Assistants v2 framework, which provides strict instance-level isolation.
  • OpenAI endpoints used for any AI functionality inherit SOC 2 and ISO 27001 compliance via OpenAI’s infrastructure controls.

 

4. MONITORING & RESPONSE

Security activity across GrowthGears OS is logged within Google Workspace, enabling visibility into login patterns and access events. Admins are notified of potential threats like unfamiliar device logins or suspicious activity.

  • Google Workspace audit logs are available and can be reviewed to support detection of unauthorized access.
  • Access to the GrowthGears OS platform is permissioned and can be reviewed by designated GrowthGears personnel.
  • Security notifications from Google Workspace (e.g., logins from unfamiliar devices) are enabled to alert administrators of potential risks.

 

5. THIRD-PARTY RISK MANAGEMENT

GrowthGears relies on Google Cloud and OpenAI as third-party service providers, both of which hold SOC 2 and ISO 27001 certifications. Client data is not shared with vendors or external contractors unless explicitly authorized.

  • GrowthGears OS relies on Google Cloud and OpenAI as its primary third-party vendors.
  • Both vendors maintain ISO 27001 and SOC 2 certifications.
  • Third-party access to client data is restricted by design; no external contractor or vendor has access to unredacted client data unless explicitly authorized.

 

6. BUSINESS CONTINUITY & DISASTER RECOVERY

GrowthGears OS benefits from Google Cloud’s built-in redundancy, automatic backups, and high availability infrastructure. In the event of a disruption, critical functionality can be restored within 24 hours.

  • GrowthGears OS is cloud-native and benefits from Google’s built-in redundancy, uptime guarantees, and failover capabilities.
  • Core data is backed up automatically by Google infrastructure with version history and recovery options.
  • Chief Outsiders maintains procedures to restore critical functionality within 24 hours in the event of an outage.

 

7. GOOGLE CLOUD PLATFORM SECURITY CERTIFICATIONS

GrowthGears OS is hosted on the Google Cloud Platform which provides enterprise-grade security and is independently audited against a wide range of global security and privacy standards. GrowthGears benefits from GCP’s extensive certification and compliance program, including:

  1. SOC 1, SOC 2, and SOC 3
  2. ISO 27001, ISO 27017, ISO 27018
  3. FedRAMP Moderate & High
  4. GDPR and CCPA readiness
  5. CSA STAR Certification
  6. HIPAA and HITRUST support

 

CONCLUSION

At Chief Outsiders, we take a proactive, defense-in-depth approach to securing GrowthGears OS and protecting our clients’ most sensitive information. By combining advanced encryption, a secure AI vault, industry-leading infrastructure, and continuous monitoring, we deliver a platform you can trust. Our commitment to privacy, security, and compliance ensures that your business-critical data remains safe, resilient, and always under your control.

Contact our security team:

Email: security@chiefoutsiders.com
Website: www.chiefoutsiders.com

GrowthGears OS — Built to keep your data safe, secure, and compliant.

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