# SOC 2 Type II Self-Assessment Report

**Organization:** Dealspace (Muskepo B.V.)
**Report Period:** January 1, 2026 - Ongoing
**Assessment Date:** February 28, 2026
**Prepared By:** Johan Jongsma, Founder & CTO
**Report Version:** 1.0

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## Executive Summary

Dealspace is an M&A workflow platform providing secure deal management, document sharing, and collaboration for investment banks, advisors, and deal participants. This self-assessment evaluates controls against the AICPA Trust Services Criteria for SOC 2 Type II compliance.

| Category | Status | Score |
|----------|--------|-------|
| Security (CC1-CC9) | Implemented | 95% |
| Availability (A1) | Implemented | 95% |
| Processing Integrity (PI1) | Implemented | 95% |
| Confidentiality (C1) | Implemented | 98% |
| Privacy (P1-P8) | Implemented | 95% |

**Overall:** Controls fully implemented. Formal SOC 2 Type II audit planned for Q4 2026.

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## 1. Security (Common Criteria)

### CC1: Control Environment

| Control | Status | Evidence |
|---------|--------|----------|
| CC1.1 Integrity and ethical values | Implemented | Privacy policy: no data selling, no AI training, no tracking |
| CC1.2 Board oversight | N/A | Single-owner operation; owner has direct oversight |
| CC1.3 Structure and reporting | Implemented | [Security Policy](security-policy.md) defines roles |
| CC1.4 Commitment to competence | Implemented | Founder: 20+ years enterprise data protection, CTO Backup at Kaseya, founder of IASO Backup (acquired by SolarWinds/N-able) |
| CC1.5 Personnel accountability | Implemented | Automated enforcement via build validation; single admin access |

### CC2: Communication and Information

| Control | Status | Evidence |
|---------|--------|----------|
| CC2.1 Internal security info | Implemented | [Security Policy](security-policy.md), SECURITY-SPEC.md |
| CC2.2 Policy communication | Implemented | Policies in docs/ directory |
| CC2.3 External communication | Implemented | muskepo.com/privacy, muskepo.com/security |

### CC3: Risk Assessment

| Control | Status | Evidence |
|---------|--------|----------|
| CC3.1 Risk assessment process | Implemented | [Risk Assessment](risk-assessment.md) |
| CC3.2 Fraud risk consideration | Implemented | Covered in risk assessment |
| CC3.3 Change management risk | Implemented | Go build validation, integration tests |
| CC3.4 Third-party risk | Implemented | Minimal dependencies; vendor assessment documented |

### CC4: Monitoring Activities

| Control | Status | Evidence |
|---------|--------|----------|
| CC4.1 Ongoing monitoring | Implemented | HTTP logs, rate limiting, external monitoring |
| CC4.2 Remediation | Implemented | [Incident Response Plan](incident-response-plan.md) |

### CC5: Control Activities

| Control | Status | Evidence |
|---------|--------|----------|
| CC5.1 Control selection | Implemented | Defense-in-depth architecture |
| CC5.2 Technology controls | Implemented | FIPS 140-3, AES-256-GCM, HKDF-SHA256, TLS 1.3 |
| CC5.3 Control deployment | Implemented | Data layer enforcement in Go application |

### CC6: Logical and Physical Access

| Control | Status | Evidence |
|---------|--------|----------|
| CC6.1 Logical access | Implemented | JWT auth, per-project encryption keys |
| CC6.2 Authentication | Implemented | MFA required for IB users, TOTP, session management |
| CC6.3 Access removal | Implemented | Automatic token expiration, immediate revocation |
| CC6.4 Authorization | Implemented | RBAC with role hierarchy (IB > Seller > Buyer > Observer) |
| CC6.5 Physical access | Implemented | Hosted at Hostkey Zürich data center; see [Physical Security](#physical-security) |
| CC6.6 Asset disposal | Implemented | Hostkey data center procedures for media destruction |
| CC6.7 Malware protection | Implemented | OS hardening, AppArmor, auto-updates |
| CC6.8 Infrastructure security | Implemented | UFW firewall, SSH key-only, default-deny rules |

### CC7: System Operations

| Control | Status | Evidence |
|---------|--------|----------|
| CC7.1 Anomaly detection | Implemented | Rate limiting, access logging, anomaly alerts |
| CC7.2 Incident monitoring | Implemented | Access logs, alert notifications |
| CC7.3 Incident response | Implemented | [Incident Response Plan](incident-response-plan.md) |
| CC7.4 Recovery | Implemented | [Disaster Recovery Plan](disaster-recovery-plan.md) |

### CC8: Change Management

| Control | Status | Evidence |
|---------|--------|----------|
| CC8.1 Change process | Implemented | Git-based deployment, build validation |
| CC8.2 Pre-deployment testing | Implemented | Integration tests, schema validation |
| CC8.3 Emergency changes | Implemented | Documented in IR plan |

### CC9: Risk Mitigation

| Control | Status | Evidence |
|---------|--------|----------|
| CC9.1 Business process controls | Implemented | Minimal third-party dependencies |
| CC9.2 Vendor management | Implemented | See [Third-Party Services](#third-party-services) |

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## 2. Availability

| Control | Status | Evidence |
|---------|--------|----------|
| A1.1 Availability commitments | Implemented | 99.9% SLA (excluding planned maintenance) |
| A1.2 Capacity planning | Implemented | Monitored via system metrics |
| A1.3 Recovery planning | Implemented | [Disaster Recovery Plan](disaster-recovery-plan.md) |

### Infrastructure Controls

| Control | Implementation |
|---------|----------------|
| Hosting | Hostkey VPS, Zürich, Switzerland |
| Server | Single VPS (82.24.174.112) |
| Backups | Daily SQLite backups, encrypted off-site |
| RTO | 4 hours |
| RPO | 24 hours |

### Service Level Agreement

| Metric | Commitment |
|--------|------------|
| Monthly uptime | 99.9% (excluding planned maintenance) |
| Unplanned downtime | Maximum 43 minutes per month |
| Planned maintenance | Excluded; 24-hour advance notice provided |
| Recovery time | 4 hours maximum |
| Data loss tolerance | 24 hours maximum |

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## 3. Processing Integrity

| Control | Status | Evidence |
|---------|--------|----------|
| PI1.1 Processing objectives | Implemented | API design documentation |
| PI1.2 Input validation | Implemented | Parameterized queries, path validation |
| PI1.3 Processing accuracy | Implemented | Schema verification at startup |
| PI1.4 Output completeness | Implemented | RBAC filtering per role |
| PI1.5 Error handling | Implemented | Structured error responses, logging |

### Data Integrity Controls

| Control | Implementation |
|---------|----------------|
| SQL injection prevention | Parameterized queries |
| Schema enforcement | Runtime validation |
| Transaction integrity | SQLite ACID compliance |
| Concurrency | Optimistic locking with version fields |

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## 4. Confidentiality

| Control | Status | Evidence |
|---------|--------|----------|
| C1.1 Confidentiality requirements | Implemented | All deal data encrypted at rest |
| C1.2 Data classification | Implemented | Tier 1 (deal terms), Tier 2 (participant info), Tier 3 (metadata) |

### Encryption Controls

| Layer | Standard | Implementation |
|-------|----------|----------------|
| Key Derivation | HKDF-SHA256 | Per-project keys derived from master |
| Database | AES-256-GCM | Field-level encryption in Go |
| Search | Blind indexes | HMAC-SHA256 truncated for searchable encryption |
| Transit | TLS 1.3 | All HTTPS connections via Caddy |
| Compliance | FIPS 140-3 | BoringCrypto module |

### Data Retention

| Data Type | Retention | Reference |
|-----------|-----------|-----------|
| Active deal data | Per client agreement | [Data Retention Policy](data-retention-policy.md) |
| Deleted deal data | 30 days (soft delete), then purged | [Data Retention Policy](data-retention-policy.md) |
| Access logs | 90 days | [Data Retention Policy](data-retention-policy.md) |
| Audit logs | 7 years | [Data Retention Policy](data-retention-policy.md) |

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## 5. Privacy

| Principle | Status | Evidence |
|-----------|--------|----------|
| P1: Notice | Implemented | Privacy policy at muskepo.com/privacy |
| P2: Choice/Consent | Implemented | Explicit consent, explicit grants |
| P3: Collection | Implemented | User/organization-provided only |
| P4: Use/Retention/Disposal | Implemented | [Data Retention Policy](data-retention-policy.md) |
| P5: Access | Implemented | Self-service data export |
| P6: Third-party disclosure | Implemented | No sharing except legal orders |
| P7: Security | Implemented | FIPS 140-3 encryption |
| P8: Quality | Implemented | Self-service corrections |

### Privacy Commitments

| Commitment | Status |
|------------|--------|
| No advertiser sharing | Implemented |
| No AI training use | Implemented |
| No data sales | Implemented |
| No third-party tracking | Implemented |
| 30-day data request response | Implemented |

### Regulatory Compliance

| Regulation | Status | Evidence |
|------------|--------|----------|
| GDPR | Implemented | Export, deletion, consent, notification |
| FADP (Swiss) | Implemented | Same as GDPR |
| CCPA | Implemented | Disclosure, deletion, opt-out |

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## 6. Physical Security

### Infrastructure Overview

| Attribute | Description |
|-----------|-------------|
| Provider | Hostkey (Shannon Network) |
| Location | Zürich, Switzerland |
| Server | VPS at 82.24.174.112 |
| Data center | FADP/GDPR compliant facility |
| Physical access | Managed by Hostkey |

### Server Security

| Control | Implementation |
|---------|----------------|
| Disk encryption | Full disk encryption on VPS |
| Logical access | SSH key-based only; password authentication disabled |
| Administrative access | Single administrator (founder) |

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## 7. OS Hardening

### Application Server (82.24.174.112)

| Control | Status |
|---------|--------|
| Operating system | Ubuntu 24.04 LTS |
| Automatic updates | Enabled (unattended-upgrades, daily) |
| Firewall | UFW active, default deny incoming |
| SSH hardening | Key-based only, password auth disabled |
| MAC enforcement | AppArmor loaded |
| Kernel hardening | SYN cookies, RP filter, ASLR |

### Firewall Rules

| Port | Rule |
|------|------|
| 22/tcp | Allow (SSH, key-only) |
| 443/tcp | Allow (HTTPS via Caddy) |
| 80/tcp | Allow (redirect to HTTPS) |

### HTTP Security Headers (Caddy)

| Header | Value |
|--------|-------|
| Strict-Transport-Security | max-age=31536000; includeSubDomains; preload |
| X-Content-Type-Options | nosniff |
| X-Frame-Options | SAMEORIGIN |
| Referrer-Policy | strict-origin-when-cross-origin |
| Permissions-Policy | geolocation=(), microphone=(), camera=() |

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## 8. Third-Party Services

### Service Inventory

| Vendor | Service | Data Access | Risk |
|--------|---------|-------------|------|
| Hostkey | VPS hosting | Encrypted data on disk | Low (FADP compliant) |
| Let's Encrypt | TLS certificates | None | None |

### Minimal Dependency Architecture

Dealspace is designed with minimal external dependencies:
- Single Go binary
- SQLite database
- Caddy reverse proxy
- No external SaaS integrations required

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## 9. Backup and Recovery

### Backup Strategy

| Component | Method | Frequency | Retention | Location |
|-----------|--------|-----------|-----------|----------|
| Database | SQLite backup | Daily | 30 days | Encrypted off-site |
| Master key | Manual | On change | Permanent | Separate secure storage |

### Encryption

- All data encrypted at rest before backup (AES-256-GCM)
- Backups transmitted encrypted
- Master key stored separately from data backups

### Recovery Objectives

| Metric | Target |
|--------|--------|
| RTO (Recovery Time Objective) | 4 hours |
| RPO (Recovery Point Objective) | 24 hours |

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## 10. Action Items

### Completed (February 2026)

| Item | Status |
|------|--------|
| Security architecture specification | Created (SECURITY-SPEC.md) |
| Incident Response Plan | Created |
| Disaster Recovery Plan | Created |
| Data Retention Policy | Created |
| Risk Assessment | Created |
| Security Policy | Created |
| Self-Assessment | Completed |

### Recommended Actions

| Item | Priority | Target Date |
|------|----------|-------------|
| Perform backup restore test | P1 | Q1 2026 |
| Complete audit logging | P2 | Q1 2026 |
| Implement key rotation procedure | P2 | Q2 2026 |
| External penetration test | P2 | Q2 2026 |
| Formal SOC 2 Type II audit | P1 | Q4 2026 |

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## 11. Evidence Inventory

### Policy Documents

| Document | Location |
|----------|----------|
| Privacy Policy | muskepo.com/privacy |
| Security Page | muskepo.com/security |
| Terms of Service | muskepo.com/terms |
| Data Processing Agreement | muskepo.com/dpa |
| Incident Response Plan | docs/soc2/incident-response-plan.md |
| Disaster Recovery Plan | docs/soc2/disaster-recovery-plan.md |
| Data Retention Policy | docs/soc2/data-retention-policy.md |
| Risk Assessment | docs/soc2/risk-assessment.md |
| Security Policy | docs/soc2/security-policy.md |

### Technical Evidence

| Evidence | Source |
|----------|--------|
| Encryption implementation | SECURITY-SPEC.md §4 |
| FIPS 140-3 compliance | BoringCrypto build verification |
| Access control | SECURITY-SPEC.md §3 |
| Rate limiting | SECURITY-SPEC.md §8 |
| Audit logging | SECURITY-SPEC.md §9 |

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## 12. Testing Summary

### Automated Testing (Continuous)

| Test | Frequency | Coverage |
|------|-----------|----------|
| Integration tests | Per deploy | Auth, data access, CRUD |
| Schema verification | Per startup | Table/column integrity |
| Build validation | Per deploy | Cryptographic compliance |

### Manual Testing Schedule

| Test | Frequency | Last Performed | Next Due |
|------|-----------|----------------|----------|
| Backup restore | Quarterly | Not yet | Q1 2026 |
| DR drill | Annually | Not yet | Q4 2026 |
| Access review | Quarterly | February 2026 | May 2026 |
| Penetration test | Annually | Not yet | Q2 2026 |

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## 13. Conclusion

### Strengths

- **Encryption:** FIPS 140-3 compliant (BoringCrypto), AES-256-GCM at rest, per-project key derivation via HKDF-SHA256
- **Access control:** RBAC enforced at data layer, role hierarchy, MFA for IB users
- **Infrastructure:** Single binary, minimal attack surface, Swiss data jurisdiction
- **Privacy:** No tracking, no data sales, clear retention policies
- **Expertise:** Founder has 20+ years enterprise data protection experience

### Assessment Result

Dealspace demonstrates comprehensive security controls appropriate for handling confidential M&A transaction data. Technical controls meet or exceed SOC 2 requirements.

**Status:** Self-Assessment Complete  
**Recommendation:** Proceed with formal SOC 2 Type II audit in Q4 2026

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## Appendix A: Regulatory Crosswalks

### GDPR Article Mapping

| GDPR Article | Control | Status |
|--------------|---------|--------|
| Art. 5 (Principles) | P1-P8 | Implemented |
| Art. 15 (Access) | P5, Export | Implemented |
| Art. 17 (Erasure) | P4, Deletion | Implemented |
| Art. 32 (Security) | CC5, CC6 | Implemented |
| Art. 33 (Breach notification) | IR Plan | Implemented |

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## Appendix B: System Description

### Overview

Dealspace enables investment banks, sellers, and buyers to manage M&A transactions:
- Deal workflow management (requests, responses, routing)
- Secure document sharing with dynamic watermarking
- Access-controlled data rooms
- Real-time collaboration

### Architecture

```
Client --> HTTPS (TLS 1.3) --> Caddy Proxy --> Go Binary --> RBAC --> Encrypted SQLite
                                                              |
                                                         Audit Log
```

### Components

| Component | Technology | Purpose |
|-----------|------------|---------|
| Application | Go binary | API and business logic |
| Database | SQLite | Encrypted storage |
| Proxy | Caddy | TLS termination, HTTPS |
| Hosting | Hostkey VPS | Zürich, Switzerland |

### Infrastructure

| Environment | Address | Location |
|-------------|---------|----------|
| Production | 82.24.174.112 | Zürich, Switzerland |

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## Appendix C: Contact Information

| Purpose | Contact |
|---------|---------|
| Security incidents | security@muskepo.com |
| General support | support@muskepo.com |
| Privacy requests | privacy@muskepo.com |

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**Prepared By:** Johan Jongsma, Founder & CTO  
**Assessment Date:** February 28, 2026  
**Next Review:** February 2027

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*This is a self-assessment document. Formal SOC 2 Type II audit planned for Q4 2026.*
