Prioritize security

Launch secure applications

Use built-in safeguards and proven infrastructure to control access, protect data, and deliver reliable business software

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Protect

Create applications that are secure by design from the get-go

Mitigate

Review code, identify vulnerabilities, and validate privacy before going live

Operate

Host on a proven, secure infrastructure built for reliable production use

Secure by design

Do not let security be an afterthought. Aha! Builder puts strong controls in place from the moment you start building. The user interface is separated from the back end, limiting database access to a controlled server-side layer. Every request flows through this layer — and nothing runs without explicit authentication. This prevents common mistakes that could expose data or create insecure access paths.

Test with confidence

Keep development and production environments fully separate. Build and validate changes in preview mode before deploying to production. Each environment maintains its own database and authentication configuration — separating test activity from live usage. This gives the team an isolated way to iterate with Elle, the AI assistant, without impacting production data or users.

Manage secrets

Store API keys, connection tokens, and other sensitive configuration values securely. Secrets are never hard-coded or exposed in your codebase — preventing accidental leaks and making credentials easier to manage and rotate. Reference them when setting up integrations with payment processors, messaging platforms, and data providers to establish secure, encrypted connections.

Control end-user access

Define how people access your application. Set how new users get started, and choose authentication methods such as passwords, Aha! account SSO, Google, GitHub, Microsoft, or any SAML provider. View user access and identity verification in one place for complete visibility. Enforce authentication policies from the Governance page to ensure every application meets IT standards.

Meet compliance standards

Run pre-built code and privacy reviews. Analyze your application for secure-by-design principles and conduct an Open Worldwide Application Security Project (OWASP) assessment. Initiate privacy reviews — including PII, GDPR, CCPA, and cookie usage. Ask Elle to act on the findings and strengthen your application's security posture before deployment. Share reports with IT and compliance teams to streamline approvals and meet audit or regulatory requirements.

Use built-in services

Configure common functionality — like AI services, email delivery, scheduled tasks, and background jobs — without having to build it yourself. These capabilities are ready to use, so you do not have to implement the supporting infrastructure from scratch. This reduces the risk of security gaps that come with insecure custom code, inconsistent patterns, and avoidable configuration mistakes.

Run on secure infrastructure

Host applications in an enterprise-grade cloud environment. Managed by Aha! and powered by AWS, you benefit from a proven platform that is ISO 27001 certified and compliant with SOC 1, 2, and 3 standards. Built-in security controls include encryption in transit and at rest, access controls, and firewalls. Move to production knowing your applications are secure, scalable, and fully supported.