Security is foundational,
not an afterthought.
When AI agents operate software on behalf of your users, security isn't a feature — it's the architecture. Every layer of Deck is built around isolation, encryption, and zero-trust principles.
PCI DSS
Level 1
Every agent runs in complete isolation
Each session spins up a dedicated, ephemeral VM. No shared memory, no shared filesystem, no shared network. When the task completes, the VM is destroyed.
Encryption at every layer
All data is encrypted in transit with TLS 1.3 and at rest with AES-256. Credentials are stored in a PCI-compliant vault with per-tenant keys.
Zero-trust access controls
Only those who need access get it. Every access event is logged, monitored, and auditable. Internal access requires just-in-time approval.
Sandboxed execution
No lateral network access. Agents can only reach the target.
Action policies
Block deletions, cap spending, require approvals.
Session replay
Every session is recorded for full audit.
AI agent-specific safeguards
Agents operate in sandboxed VMs, actions are bounded by configurable policies, and sensitive operations require human approval.
PCI DSS Level 1
Deck is PCI DSS Level 1 compliant, validated through a Report on Compliance (ROC) completed by an independent Qualified Security Assessor (QSA). This is the highest level of PCI DSS certification and requires an external assessor to test each applicable requirement directly, rather than relying on a self-assessment.
This certification covers the infrastructure and controls in scope when Deck workflows handle payment card data, including:
- Encryption of cardholder data at rest and in transit
- Access controls and authentication for in-scope systems
- Logging and monitoring of access to cardholder data environments
- Vulnerability management and regular security testing
- Secure credential storage and handling
The full Report on Compliance is available to customers and prospective customers under NDA.
Continuous compliance and monitoring
Our systems undergo continuous monitoring to proactively detect and prevent security threats. We maintain a thorough audit trail for all key actions, ensuring transparency and accountability.
Incident response
- Documented response plan
- Audited by PwC
- Tested annually
- Containment within hours
Penetration testing
- Annual third-party pen tests
- Continuous SAST & DAST scanning
- CSPM monitoring
- Findings triaged & remediated
Data retention
- Customer data deleted at end of service
- Backups permanently removed
- No recoverable copies
- Configurable retention policies
Infrastructure
- Hosted on Google Cloud Platform
- Subprocessors vetted against standards
- SOC 2 compliant vendors
- Region-specific data residency