Clear Street Trust Center
Our Approach to Security
At Clear Street, security is foundational to how we build and operate our platform. As a firm operating in highly regulated financial markets, we design our systems to be secure by design, with a focus on protecting client data, ensuring system integrity, and maintaining operational resilience.
Our approach is risk-driven and continuously evolving to address emerging threats and changing regulatory expectations.
Independent Validation and Compliance
Clear Street undergoes regular independent audits to validate the effectiveness of our security controls. We maintain a SOC 2 Type II report covering the Prime Brokerage Platform, which evaluates the design and operating effectiveness of controls over an extended period.
This assessment is performed by an independent third-party auditor and provides assurance that our controls are appropriately designed and operating effectively in alignment with industry-recognized trust criteria.
Security Program and Governance
We operate a formal, company-wide information security program led by a dedicated security team and overseen by security leadership.
Our Program Includes:
Defined security policies and procedures
Ongoing risk assessments and control evaluations
Board-level oversight of security and internal controls
These practices ensure our security program evolves alongside our business and the threat landscape.
Controls at a Glance
Identity & Access Management
Role-based access controls (RBAC); least privilege access; multi-factor authentication (MFA); centralized identity management (SSO); regular access reviews; rapid reprovisioning upon termination.
Data Protection & Encryption
Data classification framework; encryption in transit (TLS) and at rest; strict handling policies for sensitive data
Infrastructure & Network Security
Cloud-native architecture; network segmentation; firewall protections; continuous monitoring for misconfigurations
Application Security
Secure SDLC; peer code reviews; automated security scanning; separation of environments; controlled deployments
Monitoring & Threat Detection
Centralized logging; real-time alerting; continuous monitoring; security operations response
Vulnerability Management
Regular vulnerability scanning; annual penetration testing; tracking and remediation based on risk severity
Incident Response
Formal risk assessment process; documented risk tracking; ongoing evaluation of threats and mitigations
Risk Management
Formal risk assessment process; documented risk tracking; ongoing evaluation of threats and mitigations
Change Management
Controlled change processes; peer review and approval; security validation prior to deployment
Core Security Practices
Protecting Client Data
We implement layered controls to protect sensitive and regulated data throughout its lifecycle, including encryption, access restrictions, and data classification.
Secure Infrastructure and
Access Controls
Our infrastructure is designed with layered protections across cloud and network environments, with strict access controls and continuous monitoring.
Secure Software
Development
Security is embedded into our development lifecycle through code review, automated scanning, and controlled deployment processes.
Monitoring and
Incident Response
We maintain continuous monitoring and a formal incident response capability to detect, investigate, and respond to potential threats.
Third Party Risk
Management
We assess vendors prior to onboarding and periodically thereafter to ensure they meet our security standards.