Introduction #
AI Workflow Automation Pro is a WordPress plugin designed for building and managing complex AI-powered workflows through a visual interface. This document outlines the security architecture, practices, and safeguards implemented within the plugin to protect your data and ensure secure operation.
The plugin operates on a fully self-hosted model, giving organizations complete control over their data and infrastructure. No user data, workflows, or API credentials are transmitted to our servers. All processing occurs within your WordPress environment, utilizing API keys that you provide directly to authorized service providers.
Key Security Features #
- Self-hosted infrastructure: All operations occur entirely within your WordPress environment
- Strong encryption: AES-256-CBC encryption for sensitive credentials and API keys
- No data transmission: Your workflow data and API keys remain on your servers
- Role-based access control: Granular permission management for your team
- Input validation: Thorough sanitization of all user inputs
- Error logging: Detailed, secure error logging without exposing sensitive information
- Plugin isolation: Operations contained within WordPress boundaries
How We Protect Your Data #
Self-Hosted Architecture #
Unlike cloud-based alternatives, AI Workflow Automation Pro processes all data within your own WordPress environment:
- Your data never leaves your servers except when you explicitly configure external API calls
- We don’t store any of your workflows, configurations, or API credentials
- All workflow processing happens on your infrastructure
- You maintain complete control over data residency and compliance
Credential Protection #
The security of your API keys and credentials is our highest priority:
- All API keys, passwords, and tokens are encrypted using AES-256-CBC encryption
- Sensitive credentials are stored in your WordPress database with encrypted values
- Decryption only occurs during authorized API calls and is never exposed in the UI
- Passwords and API keys are masked in the interface
- Credential storage follows industry best practices
User Permissions and Access Control #
The plugin extends WordPress’s native user management with additional security features:
- Administrators control who can access workflow features
- Custom permission system for role-based access to tasks
- Granular control over which user roles can create, edit, or execute workflows
- Audit trail of workflow executions and modifications
Technical Security Implementation #
Encryption #
AI Workflow Automation Pro implements industry-standard encryption for all sensitive data:
- AES-256-CBC encryption with OpenSSL for API keys and credentials
- Unique initialization vectors (IV) for each encryption operation
- Secure key management leveraging WordPress security foundations
- Fallback mechanisms when OpenSSL is unavailable
Secure Data Handling #
To ensure your data remains protected:
- All user inputs are sanitized and validated
- Database queries use prepared statements to prevent SQL injection
- Input and output data is properly escaped
- Secure error handling prevents information disclosure
API Communication #
When communicating with external AI services:
- All requests use HTTPS encryption
- Request timeouts and retry logic prevent hanging connections
- Responses are validated before processing
- Webhook URLs include secure, unique tokens
- Automatic error handling with safe fallbacks
Data Retention and Cleanup #
The plugin includes built-in data management features:
- Configurable retention periods for workflow execution history
- Automatic log rotation and size limiting
- Session data is purged after workflow completion
- User control over data persistence
Security Best Practices for Users #
To maximize security when using AI Workflow Automation Pro:
- Keep WordPress updated: Maintain current versions of WordPress core, themes, and plugins
- Use strong passwords: Implement strong password policies for all users
- Enable HTTPS: Secure all traffic to your WordPress site with SSL/TLS
- Implement proper user roles: Only grant necessary permissions to users
- Monitor logs: Regularly review plugin logs for unusual activity
- Create dedicated API keys: Use separate API keys for different services
- Backup regularly: Maintain backups of your WordPress database and files
Compliance Support #
The self-hosted nature of AI Workflow Automation Pro supports your organization’s compliance requirements:
- GDPR: You control all data processing, making GDPR compliance straightforward
- HIPAA: No PHI is transmitted outside your environment (when properly configured)
- PCI DSS: Payment information remains within your controlled infrastructure
- SOC 2: Supporting controls can be implemented within your own environment
Because the plugin processes data entirely within your infrastructure, your existing compliance frameworks can extend to cover the plugin’s operation.
Our Commitment to Security #
Security is not a one-time effort but an ongoing commitment. The AI Workflow Automation Pro team:
- Regularly reviews code for security vulnerabilities
- Provides timely updates to address emerging security threats
- Follows WordPress security best practices
- Maintains compatibility with leading WordPress security plugins
- Performs regular security assessments
Conclusion #
AI Workflow Automation Pro is designed with security as a foundational principle. Its self-hosted architecture, encryption mechanisms, and careful data handling make it suitable for organizations with strict security requirements.
By processing all data within your environment and never transmitting sensitive information to external servers, the plugin provides a secure foundation for building AI-powered workflows while maintaining complete control over your data.
For additional information about AI Workflow Automation Pro’s security features or to discuss specific security requirements, please contact our support team.
Last Updated: May 6, 2025
