CISA Secure by Design Pledge
This is a voluntary pledge focused on enterprise software products and services, including on-premises software, cloud services, and software as a service (SaaS). By participating in the pledge, software manufacturers are pledging to make a good-faith effort to work towards program-specific goals. In the spirit of radical transparency, the manufacturer is encouraged to publicly document their approach so that others can learn.
Project Unicorn
Project Unicorn is a data interoperability initiative for grades K-12 driven by the EdTech community. Avant has obtained this certification to demonstrate our commitment towards data portability to help foster a more cohesive learning experience for schools and districts.
TX-RAMP – Level 2
This is a framework for cloud computing services that ensures companies dealing with PII of Texas residents adhere to strict cybersecurity standards and risk management. Avant has obtained this certification to show our commitment to continued partnership with Texas educational agencies.
Global Seal of Biliteracy
The Global Seal of Biliteracy is a uniform standard language proficiency certification. Earning a Global Seal of Biliteracy enables recipients to showcase their language skills to any school or employer across state lines and national borders, with a unique serial-numbered document. Qualifying tests are approved through a rigorous evaluation process conducted by an independent Board of Advisors composed of international experts in the fields of multilingual education, second language acquisition, educational research, and assessment.
Classlink Certified Partner
ClassLink is a global education provider of identity and analytics products that create more time for learning and help schools better understand digital engagement. As leading advocates for open data standards, we offer instant access to apps and files with single sign-on, streamline class rostering, automate account provisioning, and provide actionable analytics. ClassLink empowers 21 million students and staff in over 2,600 school systems.
CISA Secure by Design Pledge
This is a voluntary pledge focused on enterprise software products and services, including on-premises software, cloud services, and software as a service (SaaS). By participating in the pledge, software manufacturers are pledging to make a good-faith effort to work towards program-specific goals listed below over the following year. In the spirit of radical transparency, the manufacturer is encouraged to publicly document their approach so that others can learn.
The pledge is structured with seven goals. Each goal has the core criteria that manufacturers are pledging to work towards, in addition to context and example approaches to achieve the goal and demonstrate measurable progress. Demonstrating measurable progress across the manufacturer’s products can take a variety of forms — such as by taking action on all the manufacturer’s products, or by choosing a set of products to first address and publishing a roadmap for other products.
For questions about Avant’s security policies please contact security@avantassessment.com
Subprocessors and Subcontractors
Avant Assessment uses the following third-party subprocessors and subcontractors to assist in providing services to our customers:
| Subprocessors | Purpose | Data Elements |
|---|---|---|
| AWS | Cloud storage and hosting provider | All PII |
| Proctor 360 | Exam proctoring | Test taker first name, last name, email |
| Google Drive | Cloud storage for sharing reports with customers | All PII |
| Credly | Digital badging | Test taker first name, last name, email, score |
| Ellevation | English language learner cumulative reporting | All PII |
| Salesforce | Client communication | Teacher first name, last name, email |
| OwnBackup | Salesforce backup solution | Teacher first name, last name, email |
| Slack | Customer support | Test taker first name, last name, email |
| Atlassian Jira | Application support | Test taker first name, last name, email |
| SentinelOne | Security | Test taker IP address |
- Google Workspace
- Slack
- AWS
- Clever
- GitHub
- SalesForce
- Jira