FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions about Seald Healthcare's data security platform.
Does Seald Healthcare replace our existing encryption?
No. Seald Healthcare adds a layer of end-to-end encryption on top of TLS and at-rest encryption. It protects data after it leaves your perimeter, which is where most breaches happen.
Does Seald Healthcare replace TLS or at-rest encryption?
No. TLS protects data in transit between systems. At-rest encryption protects data on disk. Seald Healthcare adds a third layer: end-to-end encryption that protects data across trust boundaries, even after it has been shared with external parties.
How long does integration take?
Most teams complete a proof-of-concept integration within a few weeks using our SDKs and documentation. Full production rollouts depend on the scope of the deployment.
Does Seald Healthcare have access to our data?
No. Seald Healthcare operates on a zero-knowledge architecture. We manage key distribution and policy enforcement, but we never see plaintext data.
What standards does Seald Healthcare support?
Seald Healthcare uses AES-256 for symmetric encryption and RSA-4096/ECDSA for asymmetric operations. All cryptographic implementations are built on audited, open-source libraries.
Who holds the encryption keys?
Keys are generated on user devices and managed by the Seald Healthcare key management service. Seald Healthcare distributes keys according to your access policies but never has access to plaintext data. Enterprise customers can bring their own key management infrastructure.
How does Seald Healthcare handle key recovery?
Seald Healthcare supports multiple recovery mechanisms including secure key escrow, multi-party recovery, and integration with your existing identity provider. Recovery flows are configurable per organization.
What happens if Seald Healthcare goes down?
Decryption keys are cached on authorized devices. Users who have already accessed data can continue working offline. New access grants require connectivity to the Seald Healthcare service.
Has Seald Healthcare been independently audited?
Yes. Seald Healthcare undergoes regular third-party security audits and penetration testing. Cryptographic implementations use audited, open-source libraries.