Does monday.com Meet Project Controls Security Standards?

In 2026, data security isn’t optional—it’s the foundation of business survival. With cyber threats evolving daily and regulatory requirements tightening globally, organizations need work platforms that don’t just promise security but prove it through certifications, compliance, and continuous monitoring.

monday.com secures over 245,000 customers worldwide with enterprise-grade infrastructure, multiple international certifications, and transparent security practices. Whether you’re managing healthcare data under HIPAA, processing European customer information under GDPR, or handling sensitive financial records, monday.com provides the security framework your organization demands.

This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about monday.com’s data security infrastructure in 2026—from ISO certifications and encryption standards to SSO configuration and audit logging. We’ll explore how enterprise teams protect their data, maintain compliance, and meet the most stringent security requirements.

Understanding monday.com’s Security Certifications

monday.com maintains multiple international security certifications that validate its security controls through independent third-party audits. These certifications aren’t one-time achievements—they require continuous compliance and regular recertification.

ISO Security Certifications

monday.com holds five ISO certifications covering different aspects of information security and privacy management:

Certification	Focus Area	What It Covers
ISO 27001	Information Security	Core security management system standards
ISO 27017	Cloud Security	Cloud-specific security controls
ISO 27018	Cloud Privacy	Personal data protection in cloud
ISO 27032	Cybersecurity	Guidelines for cybersecurity practices

ISO 27701 extends ISO 27001 to include Privacy Information Management Systems (PIMS), demonstrating monday.com’s commitment to privacy beyond basic security requirements.

SOC Audit Reports

Service Organization Control (SOC) reports provide detailed audits of monday.com’s internal controls:

Report Type	Purpose	Audience
SOC 1 Type II	Financial controls	Auditors and financial teams
SOC 2 Type II	Security, availability, confidentiality	Security and compliance teams
SOC 3	Summary report	General public and prospects

All SOC reports are updated annually and available through monday.com’s security compliance hub at trust.monday.com.

Regional and Industry-Specific Compliance

monday.com complies with major regulatory frameworks across different regions and industries:

Framework	Region/Industry	Key Requirements
GDPR	European Union	Data protection and privacy rights
HIPAA	US Healthcare	Protected health information security
CCPA	California	Consumer privacy rights
LGPD	Brazil	Personal data protection

TX-RAMP certification enables monday.com to serve Texas state and local government agencies, while DORA (Digital Operational Resilience Act) compliance supports financial institutions across the EU.

Global Compliance Framework Comparison

Understanding how monday.com meets different compliance requirements helps you assess fit for your regulatory needs:

Requirement	GDPR	HIPAA	CCPA
Data Processing Agreement	✓ Available	✓ BAA Available	✓ DPA Available
Data Deletion Rights	✓ Supported	✓ Supported	✓ Supported
Audit Trails	✓ Required	✓ Required	✓ Required
Encryption Standards	AES-256 / TLS 1.3	AES-256 / TLS 1.3	AES-256 / TLS 1.3

monday.com AI and Compliance

Even monday AI features maintain the same compliance standards. monday AI is HIPAA compliant and processes data according to your account’s data region settings, ensuring AI-powered features don’t compromise your compliance posture.

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Encryption: How monday.com Protects Your Data

monday.com implements military-grade encryption at every layer—protecting data whether it’s stored in databases, moving across networks, or processed in memory.

Encryption at Rest

All data stored in monday.com databases is encrypted using AES-256 encryption:

Data Type	Encryption Standard	Key Management
Database records	AES-256	AWS managed keys (default)
File attachments	AES-256	AWS managed keys (default)
Backups	AES-256	AWS managed keys (default)
Enterprise Guardian	AES-256	Customer managed keys (BYOK)

AES-256 is the same encryption standard used by the US government to protect classified information. With 2^256 possible key combinations, it’s computationally infeasible to crack through brute force.

Encryption in Transit

Data moving between your browser and monday.com servers is protected using TLS 1.3 (minimum TLS 1.2):

Connection Type	Protocol	Security Features
Web browser	TLS 1.3 / 1.2	Perfect forward secrecy
Mobile apps	TLS 1.3 / 1.2	Certificate pinning
API calls	TLS 1.3 / 1.2	Encrypted authentication tokens
Webhook delivery	TLS 1.3 / 1.2	Verified endpoints

TLS 1.3 eliminates known vulnerabilities from earlier versions and reduces handshake latency, providing both stronger security and better performance.

Password Security

User passwords receive multiple layers of protection:

Security Layer	Technology	Purpose
Hashing	One-way cryptographic hash	Irreversible password storage
Salting	Unique random salt per password	Prevents rainbow table attacks
Minimum complexity	8+ characters, multiple character types	Resists brute force attempts

monday.com never stores passwords in plain text. Even monday.com administrators cannot view user passwords—they only see hashed values.

Advanced Encryption: Guardian Add-On

For enterprises requiring additional encryption controls, monday.com offers the Guardian add-on with two advanced features:

Tenant-Level Encryption (TLE)

Standard monday.com encryption protects all customer data equally. Tenant-Level Encryption adds an extra encryption layer specific to your organization:

Feature	Standard Encryption	Guardian TLE
Encryption scope	Platform-wide	Organization-specific
Key isolation	Shared AWS keys	Dedicated tenant keys
Performance impact	None	Minimal (<5ms)

Bring Your Own Key (BYOK)

BYOK gives you ultimate control over encryption keys:

• Your keys, your control: Store encryption keys in your own AWS Key Management Service (KMS) or Azure Key Vault
• Revocation capability: Disable access to your data instantly by revoking key access
• Audit independence: Track key usage through your own CloudTrail/Azure logs
• Compliance requirement: Meet regulations requiring customer-controlled encryption keys

Single Sign-On (SSO): Centralized Access Control

monday.com supports multiple SSO methods through SAML 2.0, enabling centralized authentication through your identity provider.

Supported Identity Providers

Plan Level	Available Providers
Pro Plan	Google SSO
Enterprise Plan	Okta, OneLogin, Azure AD, Google SSO, Custom SAML 2.0

SSO Security Benefits

Benefit	Description	Security Impact
Centralized control	Manage access through one system	Faster onboarding/offboarding
Password elimination	Users don’t need monday.com passwords	Reduces credential theft risk
MFA enforcement	Apply identity provider’s MFA rules	Stronger authentication

Multiple SSO Provider Support

Enterprise Guardian customers can configure multiple SSO providers simultaneously—ideal for organizations with:

• Acquisitions/mergers: Different entities using different identity systems
• Contractor access: Separate authentication for external teams
• Customer portals: Different SSO for internal vs. external users

When configured with multiple providers, monday.com displays a provider selection screen at login, routing users to their appropriate identity system.

Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

For accounts not using SSO, monday.com provides built-in MFA options:

MFA Method	How It Works	Availability
Authenticator apps	TOTP codes (Google/Microsoft Authenticator)	All plans
SMS verification	Text message codes	All plans
Admin enforcement	Require MFA for all users	Admin setting

Account administrators can enable MFA requirements account-wide, forcing all users to configure two-factor authentication on their next login.

Need SSO configuration help? Connect with our security specialists

Audit Logs: Complete Visibility Into Security Events

Enterprise plan customers get access to comprehensive audit logging covering all security-related account activity.

What Audit Logs Track

monday.com audit logs provide 360-degree visibility into security events:

Event Category	What’s Logged
Authentication	Login attempts, SSO usage, MFA events, failed logins
Access changes	Permission modifications, board sharing, team changes
Data operations	Item creation/deletion, file uploads, exports
Admin actions	Setting changes, user additions/removals, API token creation

Audit Log Data Structure

Each audit log entry contains:

Field	Information Provided
Timestamp	Precise UTC time of event
User ID	Who performed the action
IP address	Where the action originated
Action type	What was done (e.g., “user_login”, “board_shared”)

Real-Time Monitoring and Alerts

Audit logs aren’t just historical records—they enable proactive security monitoring:

• Real-time API access: Query logs programmatically for security monitoring tools
• Anomaly detection: Identify unusual access patterns (e.g., foreign IP logins)
• Compliance reporting: Generate activity reports for auditors
• Incident investigation: Reconstruct security events with complete detail

Audit Log Retention

Plan Level	Retention Period	Export Options
Enterprise	12 months	CSV, API
Enterprise Plus	24 months	CSV, API

Access Control: Role-Based Permissions

monday.com implements multi-level permission controls to enforce least-privilege access:

Account-Level Roles

Role	Capabilities	Typical Users
Account Admin	Full control, billing, security settings	IT administrators
Account Member	Access to permitted boards/workspaces	Standard employees
Account Viewer	Read-only access	Contractors, stakeholders
Account Guest	Limited to specific boards	External collaborators

Board-Level Permissions

Each board has granular permission settings:

Permission	Owner	Member	Viewer
View items	✓	✓	✓
Add/edit items	✓	✓	✗
Delete items	✓	✓ (own)	✗
Share board	✓	✗	✗

Column-Level Restrictions

Enterprise customers can hide sensitive columns from specific users while keeping them visible on the same board—ideal for:

• Salary information: Hide compensation columns from team members
• Client contacts: Protect customer data from contractors
• Financial data: Restrict budget visibility to managers only

Data Leak Prevention (DLP)

Guardian add-on includes Data Leak Prevention features:

DLP Feature	Protection	Use Case
IP restrictions	Limit access to approved IP ranges	Office/VPN-only access
Download controls	Disable file downloads	Prevent data exfiltration
Export restrictions	Control Excel/PDF exports	Limit bulk data extraction

Infrastructure and Physical Security

monday.com is built entirely on Amazon Web Services (AWS) infrastructure, leveraging AWS’s world-class physical and environmental security controls.

Data Center Locations

Region	AWS Location	Availability
US (Default)	Northern Virginia (us-east-1)	All plans
EU	Frankfurt, Germany (eu-central-1)	Enterprise plan
Australia	Sydney (ap-southeast-2)	Enterprise plan

All data centers operate across multiple Availability Zones for redundancy. Each Availability Zone is a physically separate facility with independent power, cooling, and networking.

AWS Physical Security Standards

monday.com’s infrastructure inherits AWS’s rigorous physical security:

• 24/7 security staff: Professional security personnel at all facilities
• Biometric access controls: Multi-factor authentication for data center entry
• Video surveillance: Continuous monitoring of all entry points
• Environmental controls: Fire suppression, climate control, and backup power
• Secure decommissioning: Physical destruction of retired storage devices

Full details are available at aws.amazon.com/security/.

Architecture and Availability

monday.com uses a microservices architecture that isolates failures:

Architecture Benefit	Security/Availability Impact
Service isolation	Component failures don’t cascade
Multiple AZs	Continues operating during facility outages
Alternative providers	Backup services for critical dependencies

Enterprise SLA: 99.9% uptime guarantee, with financial credits for non-compliance. Monitor real-time status at status.monday.com.

Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity

Recovery Metric	monday.com Standard
Backup frequency	Continuous replication
Geographic redundancy	Multi-region DR sites
RPO (Recovery Point Objective)	Minutes
RTO (Recovery Time Objective)	Hours

Backups are encrypted using the same AES-256 standards as production data and stored across multiple geographic regions.

Ready to implement enterprise security? Talk to our security architects

Security Development Lifecycle

monday.com embeds security into every phase of software development:

Secure Development Practices

Practice	Implementation	Frequency
Code reviews	Peer review before merge	Every commit
Static analysis	Automated security scans	Every build
Dependency scanning	Third-party library checks	Daily
Penetration testing	Third-party security audits	Annual

2026 Penetration Test

monday.com’s latest independent penetration test (completed Q1 2026) is available in the security compliance hub. The test covered:

• Web application security: OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities
• API security: Authentication and authorization flaws
• Infrastructure: Network segmentation and access controls
• Mobile applications: iOS and Android app security

Vulnerability Management

monday.com maintains a responsible disclosure program:

• Security team: Dedicated CISO and security personnel monitor threats 24/7
• Vulnerability patching: Critical vulnerabilities patched within 24 hours
• Customer communication: Transparent disclosure of any security incidents
• Bug bounty program: External researchers incentivized to report vulnerabilities

Recent example: When React2 critical vulnerability CVE-2025-55182 was disclosed, monday.com:

1. Immediately scanned all repositories (confirmed no usage)
2. Tested public endpoints with detection scripts
3. Upgraded React packages as a precaution
4. Deployed WAF rules to block potential exploits
5. Published a public statement within 24 hours

Mobile Application Security

monday.com’s iOS and Android apps maintain the same security standards as the web platform:

Security Feature	iOS App	Android App
HIPAA compliance	✓ (v3.331+)	✓ (v3.190715+)
TLS encryption	✓ TLS 1.3/1.2	✓ TLS 1.3/1.2
Certificate pinning	✓ Enabled	✓ Enabled
Biometric authentication	Touch ID / Face ID	Fingerprint / Face unlock

Certificate pinning prevents man-in-the-middle attacks by validating that the app is communicating with monday.com’s actual servers, not an imposter.

Mobile Device Management (MDM)

Enterprise customers can integrate monday.com mobile apps with MDM solutions:

• App-level encryption: Additional encryption layer for cached data
• Remote wipe: Delete app data from lost or stolen devices
• Conditional access: Require device compliance before allowing access

API Security

monday.com’s GraphQL API provides programmatic access with robust security controls:

API Authentication Methods

Method	Security Level	Use Case
Personal API tokens	High	Individual user automation
OAuth 2.0	Very High	Third-party app integrations
Short-lived tokens	Very High	Temporary access grants

API Rate Limiting

Rate limits prevent abuse and DoS attacks:

• Complexity-based limiting: GraphQL queries scored by computational cost
• Per-token limits: Different limits for different authentication methods
• Automatic throttling: Gradual slowdown rather than hard cutoffs

API Audit Logging

All API usage appears in audit logs:

• Token identification: Which API token made the request
• Query details: What data was accessed or modified
• Response codes: Success or failure indicators
• IP tracking: Origin of API requests

Integration Security: Third-Party Apps

monday.com’s marketplace contains hundreds of integrations. Each integration undergoes security review:

Integration Permission Model

Permission Level	What It Grants	Example Apps
Read-only	View board data	Reporting tools
Read-write	Modify items/columns	Task automations
Admin	Account-level changes	User provisioning

Administrators explicitly approve each integration’s permissions before installation.

monday code Security

Apps built on monday code (monday.com’s serverless hosting platform) are now:

• SOC 2 certified
• ISO 27001 certified
• GDPR compliant
• HIPAA compliant

This means custom apps can maintain the same compliance posture as the core platform.

Real-World Security Implementation: TaskRhino Customer Stories

Story 1: Healthcare Provider Achieves HIPAA Compliance

Challenge: A 150-person medical billing company needed to migrate from spreadsheets to a collaborative platform without compromising HIPAA compliance.

Solution:

• Deployed monday.com with signed Business Associate Agreement (BAA)
• Configured mandatory MFA for all users
• Enabled audit logging to track all PHI access
• Set up column-level restrictions to hide patient identifiers from billing clerks

Results:

• Passed HIPAA audit with zero findings
• Reduced data entry errors by 67%
• Cut billing cycle time from 14 days to 6 days

“monday.com’s audit logs were instrumental during our HIPAA audit. We could show auditors exactly who accessed what patient data and when.” — Compliance Director

Story 2: Financial Services Firm Secures Multi-Region Operations

Challenge: A global investment firm with offices in New York, London, and Hong Kong needed a unified platform that met EU data residency requirements while maintaining US operations.

Solution:

• Deployed EU data center for European team
• Configured Azure AD SSO with conditional access policies
• Enabled Guardian add-on with Tenant-Level Encryption
• Set up IP restrictions limiting access to office networks and VPN

Results:

• Met GDPR data residency requirements
• Eliminated 23 separate project tracking tools
• Reduced vendor security assessments from 45 days to 8 days

“The ability to host EU data in Frankfurt while maintaining US operations was critical. monday.com’s data center options gave us the flexibility we needed.” — Chief Information Security Officer

Story 3: Manufacturing Company Prevents Data Breach

Challenge: A 500-employee manufacturing company experienced a credential stuffing attack where attackers used leaked passwords from other sites to attempt monday.com logins.

Solution:

• Enabled mandatory MFA across all accounts
• Configured audit log alerts for failed login attempts
• Implemented IP restrictions for administrative accounts
• Conducted security training using real audit log examples

Results:

• Blocked 127 unauthorized login attempts in first month
• Zero successful breaches despite continued attack attempts
• Improved security awareness across organization
• Reduced IT security response time by 80%

“Audit logs alerted us to the attack within minutes. We could see the pattern of failed logins and immediately locked down vulnerable accounts.” — IT Director

Common Security Questions Answered

1. Where is my data physically stored?

monday.com stores data in AWS data centers. US customers default to Northern Virginia (with DR in a separate US region). Enterprise customers can choose EU (Frankfurt) or Australia (Sydney) data centers to meet regional data residency requirements.

All data centers operate across multiple Availability Zones for redundancy and disaster recovery.

2. Can monday.com employees see my data?

monday.com employees do not have default access to customer data. Access is granted only:

• With customer permission: During support tickets where you explicitly share board links
• For infrastructure maintenance: Extremely limited access to database administrators, logged and monitored
• Under legal obligation: Court orders or regulatory requirements (with notice to customer when legally permitted)

All internal access is logged in the audit trail and regularly reviewed by the Security Forum.

3. What happens to my data if I cancel my subscription?

Upon cancellation:

• Immediate: Account enters read-only mode—you can view and export data but not edit
• 14 days: Grace period for data export and backup
• After 14 days: Account data is permanently deleted

monday.com does not retain your data after cancellation except:

• Backup retention: Deleted data may persist in backups for up to 90 days
• Legal requirements: Data may be retained to comply with regulations or pending litigation

You can request certified data deletion documentation for compliance purposes.

4. Is monday.com compliant with GDPR?

Yes. monday.com provides:

• Data Processing Addendum (DPA): Available at monday.com/terms/dpa
• EU data hosting: Frankfurt data center for Enterprise customers
• Privacy rights support: Tools for subject access requests, data deletion, and portability
• Sub-processor transparency: Published list of all third-party processors
• ISO 27701 certification: Privacy Information Management System certification

monday.com acts as a data processor for customer data, meaning you retain ownership and control.

5. Can I use monday.com for HIPAA-covered healthcare data?

Yes, with Enterprise plan and signed Business Associate Agreement (BAA):

• Core platform: HIPAA compliant (web and mobile apps v3.331+ iOS, v3.190715+ Android)
• monday AI: HIPAA compliant with same data region settings
• Requirements: Must sign BAA, enable appropriate security settings (MFA, audit logs)
• Not compliant: Some marketplace integrations—verify individually

Contact monday.com sales to request a BAA before storing Protected Health Information (PHI).

6. How does monday.com handle security vulnerabilities?

monday.com maintains a comprehensive vulnerability management program:

• Continuous monitoring: Automated scanning of code and dependencies
• Responsible disclosure: security@monday.com for external researchers
• Patch timelines: Critical vulnerabilities patched within 24 hours, high-severity within 7 days
• Customer notification: Transparent communication about any vulnerabilities affecting customer data
• Third-party audits: Annual penetration testing by independent security firms

Recent CVE responses and security bulletins are published at trust.monday.com.

7. What authentication options are available?

Plan Level	Authentication Methods
Basic/Standard	Username/password, Optional MFA
Pro	Username/password, Optional MFA, Google SSO
Enterprise	All above + Okta, OneLogin, Azure AD, Custom SAML 2.0
Enterprise Guardian	All above + Multiple simultaneous SSO providers

All plans support two-factor authentication via SMS or authenticator apps (Google Authenticator, Microsoft Authenticator, Authy).

8. How long are audit logs retained?

Plan Level	Retention Period
Enterprise	12 months
Enterprise Plus	24 months
Enterprise Guardian	Configurable up to 36 months

Logs can be exported via CSV or accessed programmatically via API for long-term archival in your own systems.

9. Can I restrict access by IP address?

Yes, with Enterprise Guardian add-on. IP restrictions allow you to:

• Whitelist specific IP ranges: Limit access to office networks or VPN endpoints
• Block geographic regions: Prevent access from specific countries
• Conditional access: Different rules for different user groups

IP restrictions apply to web, mobile, and API access.

10. What encryption standards does monday.com use?

Data State	Encryption Standard	Key Management
At rest	AES-256	AWS managed keys (default) or Customer managed keys (BYOK)
In transit	TLS 1.3 (minimum 1.2)	AWS Certificate Manager
Passwords	Bcrypt hashing + salting	One-way, irreversible

All encryption meets FIPS 140-2 standards and is regularly validated through SOC 2 and ISO 27001 audits.

Security Best Practices for monday.com Users

While monday.com provides robust security infrastructure, organizations must also implement proper configuration and usage practices:

Administrative Best Practices

Practice	Implementation	Impact
Enforce MFA	Require 2FA for all users	Prevents 99.9% of account takeovers
Regular access reviews	Audit user permissions quarterly	Removes unnecessary access
SSO implementation	Use enterprise identity provider	Centralizes access control
Audit log monitoring	Review logs weekly or set up alerts	Detects anomalies early

User Training Recommendations

• Phishing awareness: Train users to recognize fake monday.com login pages
• Password hygiene: Never reuse passwords across platforms
• Mobile security: Enable biometric authentication on mobile devices
• Guest access: Only invite external users to specific boards, not entire workspaces

Board-Level Security

• Principle of least privilege: Grant minimum permissions needed
• Column restrictions: Hide sensitive data columns from users who don’t need access
• Regular cleanup: Archive or delete obsolete boards containing old sensitive data
• Sharing audits: Periodically review who has access to each board

Comparing monday.com Security to Competitors

Feature	monday.com	Asana	ClickUp
SOC 2 Type II	✓	✓	✓
ISO 27001	✓	✓	✗
HIPAA compliance	✓ (with BAA)	✗	✗
BYOK encryption	✓ (Guardian)	✗	✗

monday.com’s comprehensive certification portfolio and advanced features like BYOK make it particularly suitable for highly regulated industries.

Getting Started with monday.com Security

For New Customers

1. Choose the right plan: Enterprise plan required for most security features
2. Select data region: Choose US, EU, or Australia based on compliance needs
3. Request compliance documents: Download SOC 2 reports, BAA (if needed), and DPA
4. Configure authentication: Set up SSO or enforce MFA
5. Enable audit logging: Turn on audit logs before adding users

For Existing Customers

1. Security audit: Review current configuration against best practices
2. Permission cleanup: Remove inactive users and reduce over-privileged accounts
3. Upgrade security features: Consider Guardian add-on for advanced controls
4. User training: Educate team on security features and phishing risks
5. Monitoring setup: Configure audit log alerts and regular reviews

The monday.com Security Advantage

In 2026, data security is no longer a technical checkbox—it’s a competitive advantage. Organizations that can demonstrate robust security practices win larger contracts, enter regulated industries, and build customer trust.

monday.com provides enterprise-grade security that scales from small teams to global organizations:

• Proven compliance: Multiple certifications validate security controls
• Transparent practices: Public security documentation and real-time status updates
• Advanced controls: Guardian add-on for organizations with the most stringent requirements
• Continuous improvement: Regular audits, penetration tests, and security updates

Whether you’re a healthcare provider protecting patient data, a financial institution meeting regulatory requirements, or a growing startup building security-first practices, monday.com provides the infrastructure, compliance, and controls you need.

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Last Updated: February 2026 | Security Docs: trust.monday.com | Status: status.monday.com