> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.prequel.co/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Overview

> How Prequel keeps your data secure: no stored data, end-to-end encryption, flexible deployment, and SOC-2 Type II compliance.

## No stored data

Prequel reads data from the source and writes it to the destination using an ephemeral server. No data remains on the platform after a transfer. See [Safeguarding user data](/export/security/safeguarding-user-data) for detail.

## Fully encrypted

Prequel encrypts your data in transit and at rest. We use modern cryptographic algorithms like `AES256-GCM` and follow key management best practices with strict user access control.

## Deployment and connection options

Prequel includes the deployment and connection controls enterprises need.

**Deployment options:**

* Cloud hosted
* Private-cloud deployment
* Self-hosted deployment

See [Deployment options](/export/deployment/cloud-hosted).

**Connection modalities:**

* Role-based access control
* Username and password authentication
* IP whitelisting
* SSH tunneling

See [Connection modalities](/export/features/connection-modalities).

## Compliance and testing

### SOC-2 Type II compliant

Prequel is SOC-2 Type II compliant. The way we process and store client data is secure and protected based on standards set by the AICPA.

### White box penetration testing

Prequel regularly undergoes white box penetration testing. Contact us to get a copy of the latest report.