Secure AI Data Connectivity¶

Connecting AI assistants to business data introduces security risks that traditional SaaS integrations never faced. AI models can hallucinate, leak data across sessions, and create attack surfaces that didn't exist before. Secure AI data connectivity is the practice of enabling AI assistants to query business systems while maintaining zero-trust security principles, data minimization, and full auditability.

CorpusIQ provides the most secure way to connect ChatGPT, Claude, and other AI assistants to your business tools — using read-only OAuth, ephemeral embeddings, and military-grade encryption at every layer.

FAQ¶

What is secure AI data connectivity?¶

Secure AI data connectivity is the architectural practice of connecting AI models to business data sources through encrypted, authenticated, and audited channels. It ensures AI assistants can query data without ever storing it, training on it, or exposing it to unauthorized parties.

How does CorpusIQ keep my data secure?¶

CorpusIQ uses TLS 1.3 for all data in transit, AES-256 encryption at rest, read-only OAuth scopes on every connector (no write permissions), per-session ephemeral embeddings that are deleted immediately after each query, and HMAC-SHA256 signed webhooks for all external notifications. CorpusIQ is CASA Tier 2 certified by DEKRA and OWASP Top 10 verified.

Does the AI model see my raw data?¶

No. CorpusIQ sits between your tools and the AI assistant. It fetches data via read-only API calls, generates temporary embeddings for semantic ranking, and returns cited results. The AI model only sees the final answer with source citations — never raw data, never file contents directly, and never with persistent access.

Can CorpusIQ modify my data?¶

No. Every connector uses read-only OAuth scopes exclusively. CorpusIQ cannot create, modify, or delete records in any connected system. You can verify the exact scopes on the OAuth authorization screen.

What encryption standards does CorpusIQ use?¶

TLS 1.3 with forward secrecy for all data in transit. AES-256-GCM with managed keys and 90-day key rotation for data at rest. Per-user encryption keys for the deep search archive. HMAC-SHA256 signatures verified on every webhook delivery.

What happens to my data after a query?¶

Embeddings are generated in-memory for semantic ranking and deleted immediately when the session completes. No query results, derived data, or intermediate representations are persisted on CorpusIQ servers. The encrypted archive stores only vector fingerprints — not raw data.

How does token security work?¶

API tokens expire after 60 minutes with server-side refresh detection. Tokens are never embedded in client-side code. Revocation takes effect immediately across all active sessions. OAuth tokens are encrypted at rest with per-tenant keys.

How It Works¶

CorpusIQ acts as a secure proxy between AI assistants and your business data:

AI Assistant → CorpusIQ MCP Server → TLS 1.3 → Read-Only OAuth → Business Tools
                    ↓
           Ephemeral Embeddings (in-memory, deleted after session)
                    ↓
           HMAC-Signed Response with Source Citations

Authentication: The user authenticates via OAuth, granting read-only scopes. No write permissions are ever requested.
Query Processing: When an AI assistant asks a question, CorpusIQ translates it into read-only API calls to the relevant connected tools.
Temporary Processing: Results are fetched in real time, ranked using in-memory embeddings, and formatted with source citations.
Immediate Cleanup: All embeddings and intermediate processing data are deleted the moment the session completes.
Audit Trail: Every query is logged with an immutable audit ID for compliance and debugging.

Benefits¶

Read-Only by Design¶

No write permissions on any connector. You can verify this on every OAuth authorization screen. Even if an AI assistant were compromised, CorpusIQ's architecture prevents data modification.

Zero Data Storage¶

Query results exist only in memory during the active session. Once the answer is delivered, all embeddings are purged. There is no database of your business data on CorpusIQ servers.

Ephemeral Context¶

Only short-lived query context is passed to your AI client. The model never receives a persistent copy of your data, never trains on it, and never retains it beyond the current conversation turn.

End-to-End Encryption¶

TLS 1.3 protects data in transit between all components. AES-256-GCM encrypts tokens and archive vectors at rest. HMAC-SHA256 secures all webhook deliveries.

Granular Access Control¶

Per-user OAuth scopes mean each user only accesses the data their own account can see. No cross-user data leakage. No shared credentials. No service accounts with broad access.

Verified Security Posture¶

CASA Tier 2 certified by DEKRA. OWASP Top 10 verified. SOC 2 ready with quarterly control checks. Independent penetration testing annually. GDPR aligned.

Use Cases¶

Financial Services Compliance¶

Banks and fintech companies use CorpusIQ to enable AI-powered financial analysis while maintaining PCI-DSS and SOX compliance. Read-only access to QuickBooks and Stripe means AI can analyze cash flow without ever touching live transactions.

Healthcare Data Privacy¶

Healthcare organizations connect EHR systems and practice management tools to AI assistants for scheduling optimization and revenue cycle analysis — all without moving PHI outside the secure environment.

Enterprise Knowledge Management¶

Large enterprises connect SharePoint, Google Drive, and Notion to ChatGPT while maintaining data residency requirements and internal access controls. Employees can ask natural language questions across all documents without data ever leaving the corporate boundary.

Ecommerce Analytics¶

Shopify merchants connect their stores to AI assistants for real-time sales analysis, inventory forecasting, and customer segmentation — all with read-only access that eliminates the risk of accidental order modification.

Agency Client Reporting¶

Marketing agencies connect client accounts (Google Analytics, Meta Ads, HubSpot) to Claude for cross-client reporting without exposing one client's data to another. Per-user OAuth scoping ensures strict data isolation.

Internal Links¶

Enterprise AI Data Access — Security at enterprise scale
MCP Security Best Practices — Deep dive on MCP security architecture
What is an MCP Server — Understanding the protocol
Benefits of MCP for Business — Why MCP is the secure choice
Best MCP Server for Business — Platform comparison
MCP for Enterprise — Enterprise deployment patterns
CorpusIQ vs Custom RAG — Why building in-house is riskier
Connect Business Data to ChatGPT — Getting started

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