Uptime Monitoring
Real-time system health and historical uptime data always available.
At Element451, protecting your data—and your students’ trust—is foundational to everything we do.
From enterprise-grade encryption to rigorous compliance standards, we’ve engineered our platform to meet the highest levels of security and reliability.
Whether you're managing sensitive admissions data, financial aid details, or student communications, Element451 provides the confidence your institution needs to operate securely, every day.
Designed for Trust
Our Commitment to Data Security + Privacy
We go beyond baseline protections to deliver enterprise-grade security, proactive safeguards, and full alignment with privacy regulations. Your data—and your students’—is encrypted, protected, and always in your control.
Encryption at Rest and in Transit
All data is encrypted using modern protocols (TLS 1.2+) to protect it in storage and during transmission.
Secure Access Controls
Role-based permissions, multi-factor authentication (MFA), and single sign-on (SSO) protect your system from unauthorized access.
FERPA Compliant
We are fully aligned with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act to protect student education records.
Built on AWS
We leverage the security and compliance of Amazon Web Services—including SOC 2, ISO 27001, and more—to deliver trusted infrastructure at scale.
A Platform You Can Trust
Element451 meets and exceeds some of the most rigorous security and compliance standards in higher education and public sector IT.
SOC 2 Type II Compliance
We have successfully completed SOC 2 Type II certification, verifying that our security controls are continuously operating effectively to safeguard customer data, privacy, and confidentiality.
TX-RAMP
Certified
Texas Risk and Authorization Management Program certification meets the State of Texas’s stringent cloud security requirements for handling sensitive and confidential information for public institutions.
VITA
Certified
Certified by the Virginia Information Technologies Agency (VITA), ensures we meet rigorous standards for IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, and procurement practices across Virginia’s executive branch.
AWS Advanced Technology Partner
We inherit AWS' industry-leading security frameworks—including physical data center security, encryption protocols, continuous compliance monitoring, and certifications like ISO 27001 and FedRAMP.
A Partnership of Transparency and Trust
Security is built into our platform—and our culture. Our team is trained regularly on security best practices and works continuously to identify and address emerging threats.
Audit Logs
Track and review system activity with detailed audit trails.
Data Retention Controls
Admins can manage retention settings and data access to align with institutional policies.
GDPR
Supports data privacy rights and transparency in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation.
Data Residency
All data is hosted in the United States using Amazon Web Services (AWS), with built-in redundancy and disaster recovery.
Regular Penetration Testing
Partner with independent third parties to conduct routine penetration tests and vulnerability scans.
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What You Need to Know
Who owns our institution’s data in Element451?
Is your data encrypted in both transit and at rest?
What is Element451’s uptime percentage?
What measures are used to keep our institution’s data separate from other institutions?
Does your solutions provide role-based security?
Does your solutions offer SSO capabilities?
Does your solution include audit capabilities and to what extent?
What browsers does your CRM support?
Is your company PCI-DSS, HIPAA, FERPA, 508 Compliant?
Does Element451 have a Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Plan in place, if ever needed?
Will our institution’s data be kept in the United States?
How does Element451 handle updates and/or bug fixes?
What protection measures are in place to protect data?
How long will our institution’s data be stored or archived?
What level of technology skill is needed to operate Element451?
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Designed for Peace of Mind
Element451 is more than a CRM. It’s a secure foundation for modern student engagement—trusted by institutions that demand the highest standards of privacy, protection, and performance.
