We are dedicated to safeguarding the information within our systems by adhering to industry best practices and guidelines, including those set by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the Center for Internet Security. Our security measures encompass robust encryption protocols, continuous monitoring, and regular assessments (the latest of which was conducted by an independent agency in 2024) to ensure the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of our data. We are committed to maintaining the highest level of security to protect against emerging threats and ensure the safety of the institutions' and their students' information.

The MAP platform is hosted in a secure FERPA-compliant, Microsoft Azure cloud environment, and the following best practices for data governance are in place:

• Security protocols are utilized, and MAP SSL certificate and data encryption routines protect all student personal identifiable information (PII).
• The Server Firewall has been configured to secure both the QA Training and Production platforms; database and network security access have been configured.
• MAP Administrator and Ambassador accounts have been configured to give or restrict access to the platform.
• A security governance framework is in place to ensure that procedural, personnel, physical, and technical controls remain effective through the platform's lifetime and in response to changes in threat and technology developments.
• The MAP platform uses the Microsoft Azure Antimalware, which runs in real-time and provides protection that helps prevent, identify, and remove viruses, spyware, and other malicious software.
• MAP has embedded a security validation routine that alerts users when they are accessing copies of student documentation containing personal identifying information.