Security at InstaTunnel
Your security is our top priority. Learn about our comprehensive security measures and how we protect your data.
Enterprise-Grade Security
InstaTunnel implements industry-leading security practices to ensure your localhost applications and data remain secure while tunneling.
- ✅End-to-end encryption for all tunnel traffic
- ✅Zero-knowledge architecture - we never see your data
- ✅Automatic SSL certificates for all tunnels
- ✅DDoS protection and rate limiting
Security Certifications
SOC 2 Type II
Audited annually
ISO 27001
Information Security Management
GDPR Compliant
EU data protection
How We Protect Your Data
Every aspect of InstaTunnel is designed with security-first principles.
End-to-End Encryption
All tunnel traffic is encrypted using TLS 1.3 with Perfect Forward Secrecy. Your data is encrypted from your localhost to the end user.
- • AES-256 encryption
- • RSA 2048-bit keys
- • Perfect Forward Secrecy
- • Automatic certificate rotation
Zero-Knowledge Architecture
We never store, log, or inspect the content of your tunneled applications. Our servers only route encrypted traffic.
- • No content inspection
- • No data storage
- • Minimal metadata collection
- • Anonymous traffic routing
DDoS Protection
Enterprise-grade DDoS protection and intelligent rate limiting protect your tunnels from abuse and attacks.
- • Cloudflare DDoS protection
- • Intelligent rate limiting
- • Geographic traffic filtering
- • Automated threat detection
Secure Authentication
API keys are cryptographically secure with optional two-factor authentication and session management.
- • Cryptographically secure API keys
- • Optional 2FA support
- • Session timeout controls
- • Key rotation capabilities
Secure Infrastructure
Our infrastructure runs on AWS with VPC isolation, encrypted storage, and regular security assessments.
- • AWS secure infrastructure
- • VPC network isolation
- • Encrypted storage at rest
- • Regular security audits
Privacy-First Analytics
Our analytics collect only essential metadata needed for service operation, with automatic data retention limits.
- • No personal data in logs
- • Anonymized traffic metrics
- • Automatic data expiration
- • GDPR-compliant collection
Compliance & Standards
We meet or exceed industry standards for security and privacy compliance.
Security Standards
SOC 2 Type II
Annual third-party security audits covering Security, Availability, and Confidentiality
ISO 27001
International standard for information security management systems
AWS Security Framework
Built on AWS's secure, compliant infrastructure with shared responsibility model
Privacy Regulations
GDPR (EU)
Full compliance with European Union data protection regulations
CCPA (California)
California Consumer Privacy Act compliance for US users
Privacy Shield
Adequate data protection for international transfers
Enterprise Compliance
Need additional compliance certifications for your organization? We work with enterprise customers to meet specific regulatory requirements.
HIPAA
Healthcare compliance
PCI DSS
Payment card security
FedRAMP
Government compliance
Security Best Practices for Users
Follow these guidelines to maximize security when using InstaTunnel.
🔑 API Key Security
✅ Do
- • Store API keys in environment variables
- • Use different keys for different environments
- • Rotate keys regularly
- • Monitor key usage in dashboard
- • Revoke compromised keys immediately
❌ Don't
- • Commit keys to version control
- • Share keys in plain text
- • Use the same key for multiple projects
- • Leave keys in browser localStorage
- • Include keys in log files
🛡️ Tunnel Security
✅ Recommended
- • Use password protection for sensitive apps
- • Enable custom authentication where needed
- • Monitor tunnel access logs
- • Use custom subdomains for better security
- • Close tunnels when not in use
⚠️ Avoid
- • Exposing admin panels without protection
- • Tunneling applications with default passwords
- • Sharing tunnel URLs in public forums
- • Running tunnels for production traffic
- • Ignoring suspicious access patterns
👥 Team Security
When working with teams, follow these additional security practices:
- • Use team workspaces for shared tunnels
- • Implement role-based access controls
- • Regular access reviews and audits
- • Secure tunnel sharing practices
- • Monitor team member activity
- • Use single sign-on (SSO) when available
Security Reporting
Help us keep InstaTunnel secure by reporting vulnerabilities responsibly.
🐛 Report a Vulnerability
Found a security issue? We appreciate responsible disclosure and will work with you to resolve it quickly.
Response within 2 hours • Resolution target: 72 hours
🏆 Bug Bounty Program
We reward security researchers who help us improve InstaTunnel's security through our bug bounty program.
Responsible Disclosure Guidelines
Please do:
- • Report vulnerabilities privately first
- • Provide detailed reproduction steps
- • Give us reasonable time to fix issues
- • Avoid accessing user data or disrupting service
We promise to:
- • Acknowledge your report within 2 hours
- • Provide regular updates on progress
- • Credit you publicly (if desired)
- • Not pursue legal action for good faith research