min. readWe are a team of people who love technology and know that cybersecurity is the foundation of everything we build. In today’s connected world, you cannot talk about innovation without talking about cybersecurity. Every new product, every integration, and every nearshore collaboration depends on it.
Abstra cybersecurity is not a formality. It is the steady heartbeat that keeps creativity, teamwork, and trust alive across every project. When we connect teams between Latin America and the United States, we also connect data, infrastructure, and people. That collaboration only works when everyone, from engineers to clients, feels secure and confident.
We treat security as something active and visible. It is the quiet framework that supports everything else: like Wi-Fi, you do not think about it when it works, but you feel its absence immediately when it does not.
Our approach is simple and practical.
- We build securely from day one.
- We keep curiosity alive in every project.
- We treat protection as a shared responsibility among everyone on the team.
Real cybersecurity depends on collaboration. It grows when people work together, share knowledge, and question everything that can be improved.
Abstra cybersecurity through the eyes of our engineers
Our expert in cybersecurity, Pedro Martínez, expressed it perfectly:
“Working in cybersecurity comes with real responsibility. Many times, we are the last barrier between an incident and tangible damage. It is a role that demands rigor, anticipation, and decision-making under pressure with incomplete information. Coming from programming and infrastructure, I learned that understanding how things work from the inside makes defenses more sensible and effective. The satisfactioncomes when an improvement or early detection prevents a bigger issue. The greatest challenge is that learning never ends since threats and technologies evolve constantly. For those starting out, do not chase tools. Cultivate judgment, discipline, and ethics.”
His words capture why we care so deeply about what we do. Cybersecurity is not only a technical practice. It is a mindset that shapes how we build and how we think.
Why Cybersecurity is Key for us
We build software for people who value reliability and speed. However, none of that matters if the foundation is not secure. For us, cybersecurity means more than encryption or firewalls. It represents the confidence our clients feel when they know their systems are in safe hands.
At Abstra, we apply specific measures and use trusted tools to make that confidence real. These are some of the practices and technologies that keep our security program strong and alive every day.
SOC 2 Type II means that an independent auditor reviews how our controls perform over a period, usually six to twelve months, using the AICPA Trust Services Criteria for Security, Availability, Processing Integrity, Confidentiality, and Privacy. The audit examines real evidence that shows our practices in action.
We use Vanta to run our compliance program and stay ready for SOC 2 Type II. Vanta keeps our controls alive in the background. Access reviews happen on schedule. Logs remain available for verification. Change records document what was deployed and when. Evidence gathers naturally as we work, making audit preparation calm and predictable.
We also focus on the human side of security. That is where NINJO plays a key role. People learn through short lessons that fit their workdays. Phishing simulations feel realistic and come with kind feedback. Friendly reminders build consistent habits. Over time, teams recognize risks earlier and report them without hesitation.
Our operating basics follow the same philosophy. We apply least-privilege access. We maintain a clear cadence for patches. Network rules separate what should stay apart. Backup and recovery tests actually run.These habits shape how we write code, deploy changes, and support clients.
We keep our detection and response procedures confidential to protect both our clients and our team. At the same time, we invest in hiring and growing top cybersecurity engineers who strengthen our entire program.
Our goal is always to give people clear guardrails, keep proof organized, and make security a shared craft. When new talent joins, they know where to look, what to do, and how to uphold the standard.
The Human Side of Cybersecurity
Behind every secure system stands a person who decides to double-check, question, and improve. That mindset defines how we work at Abstra. We do not build things that only function. We build things that endure.
Cybersecurity gives creativity, collaboration, and innovation to the space they need to grow safely. It does not slow us down. It allows us to move fast with confidence and purpose.
What we protect reveals as much about us as what we create.