Designing Security and Privacy from the Ground Up at Flipster

Behind Flipster’s recent ISO 27701 certification, strengthening privacy governance, security controls, and trader confidence at global scale

In crypto, trust is not assumed. It is earned through systems, controls, and discipline that hold up under volatility, scrutiny, and time.

At Flipster, security and privacy are treated as foundational infrastructure, built into the platform from day one. In just two years, we have achieved certification for both ISO/IEC 27001:2022 and ISO/IEC 27701:2019, globally recognized standards for information security management and privacy information management.

Together, these certifications define how Flipster protects customer data, manages risk, and governs security across a fast-moving, 24/7 trading environment.

Why privacy governance matters more than ever

As crypto adoption expands globally, expectations around data protection have evolved. Traders are no longer evaluating platforms solely on spreads and liquidity. They are asking more fundamental questions about how personal data is handled, how access is governed, and how third-party risk is managed.

ISO 27701 extends the ISO 27001 framework already in place at Flipster, extending it into formal privacy governance. It defines clear standards for how personal data is collected, processed, stored, and protected across systems, teams, and partners, with accountability embedded throughout.

For Flipster, achieving ISO 27701 reflects a deliberate choice to treat privacy discipline with the same rigor applied to security, uptime, and capital protection.

Built on institutional security standards

Flipster’s security framework is designed to meet the expectations of professional traders and active market participants operating at scale. Core elements include:

• ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification, aligning Flipster with globally recognized information security management standards

• ISO/IEC 27701:2019 certification, establishing a Privacy Information Management System (PIMS)

• MPC-based cold wallet custody via Fireblocks, removing single points of failure in asset storage

• Full internal custody, with no reliance on external exchanges

• Two-factor authentication, continuous monitoring, and regular audits, embedded across systems

These controls are built to protect capital and data under real trading conditions, including periods of extreme market stress.

Independent validation at the highest tier

Flipster’s security posture has also been validated externally.

In 2025, we received a AAA security rating from CER.live, placing us among the 13 exchanges globally that hold this top-tier rating. The assessment awarded perfect scores across server security, user security, penetration testing, and bug bounty engagement, positioning us alongside exchanges such as Coinbase, OKX, and Crypto.com.

CER.live’s methodology evaluates exchanges across cybersecurity practices, penetration testing, proof-of-reserves, and vulnerability disclosure programs. Our results reflect a security posture designed for durability rather than shortcuts.

Security as an operating system

Flipster’s approach to security mirrors how the platform is built more broadly: systems first, scale-ready, and enforced through process.

A public bug bounty program, run in partnership with HackenProof, enables continuous testing by independent security researchers. This is complemented by regular penetration testing and real-time threat monitoring.

We have also completed a proof-of-reserves audit with Hacken, confirming that all customer deposits are fully backed, with independent on-chain verification available to the public.

Together, these measures form a single operating model where security, privacy, and performance move in lockstep.

Confidence built over time

Achieving ISO 27001 and ISO 27701 within two years reflects how Flipster prioritizes governance early, rather than retrofitting controls later.

For users, this translates into confidence not only that their assets are protected, but that their data is handled with care, accountability, and transparency.

As privacy expectations rise globally and regulatory environments continue to evolve, we remain focused on building infrastructure that traders can rely on through every market cycle.