Enterprise-Grade Security

Security First

Vine e-ID is built to protect Nigeria's digital identity infrastructure — from NIN verification to cross-border credential exchange — with security embedded at every layer.

AES-256 · TLS 1.3

End-to-End Encryption

All identity data is encrypted at rest and in transit using AES-256 and TLS 1.3, protecting credentials from enrolment through verification.

User-controlled keys

Zero-Knowledge Architecture

Private keys and sensitive attributes remain under user control. Vine e-ID verifies identity without storing unnecessary personal data.

No single point of failure

Decentralised Storage

Identity fragments are distributed across secure nodes, eliminating centralised hone-pots and reducing the blast radius of any breach.

Liveness detection

Biometric Protection

Fingerprint and facial recognition with liveness detection guard account access and high-risk verification flows.

NDPR aligned

Privacy by Design

Selective disclosure lets users share only what is required. Built to meet NDPR, GDPR, and data minimisation principles from day one.

24/7 SOC monitoring

Continuous Monitoring

Real-time threat detection, anomaly alerting, and 24/7 security operations protect against emerging risks across our platform.

Identity & Data Protection

How we safeguard the sensitive identity data at the heart of Nigeria's digital economy.

NIN & BVN Handling

National Identity Numbers and Bank Verification Numbers are tokenised, encrypted, and never stored in plain text. Access is strictly role-based and fully audited.

Biometric Data

Biometric templates are processed on-device where possible and stored using irreversible hashing. Raw biometric images are not retained after verification.

Credential Issuance

Digital credentials are cryptographically signed and bound to the issuing authority, preventing tampering and enabling instant offline verification.

Access Controls

Multi-factor authentication, least-privilege access, and just-in-time elevation protect internal systems and partner integrations.

Multi-Layered Defence

Application Layer

  • Input validation & sanitisation
  • XSS and CSRF protection
  • Rate limiting & abuse prevention
  • Secure session management

Transport Layer

  • TLS 1.3 enforced
  • Certificate pinning
  • Perfect forward secrecy
  • HSTS enabled

Data Layer

  • AES-256 encryption at rest
  • Automated key rotation
  • Hardware security modules (HSM)
  • Data minimisation & retention limits

Infrastructure Layer

  • DDoS mitigation
  • Network segmentation
  • Intrusion detection systems
  • Geographic redundancy

Certifications & Standards

ISO 27001

Information Security Management

SOC 2 Type II

Security & Availability

NDPR

Nigeria Data Protection Regulation

NITDA Audit

Data Protection Compliance

For full regulatory coverage including CBN, NIMC, and GDPR, see our .

Security Resources

Security Whitepaper

PDF · 1.2 MB

Penetration Test Summary

PDF · 420 KB

Data Encryption Overview

PDF · 310 KB

Incident Response Plan

PDF · 580 KB

Vulnerability Disclosure Policy

PDF · 195 KB

Report a Security Vulnerability

We welcome responsible disclosure from security researchers. Report findings to security@vine-eid.ng and our team will respond within 48 hours. We do not pursue legal action against researchers who follow our disclosure policy.

Email Security Team

Questions about our security?

Our security team is available to discuss architecture, audits, and integration requirements for enterprise partners.