Glacier™ Architecture
A comprehensive overview of Sequenxa Glacier's multi-layered security design, immutable storage infrastructure, and blockchain verification framework.
System Architecture Overview
Glacier employs a multi-layered architecture designed to ensure data integrity, immutability, and verifiable chain of custody from evidence collection through storage and presentation.
Secure Data Ingestion
Multi-channel APIs with end-to-end encryption for secure data collection from various sources including mobile devices, web applications, and enterprise systems.
Validation & Authentication
Advanced validation framework ensures data integrity and authenticity before entering the immutable storage layer, with multi-factor authentication throughout the processing pipeline.
Immutable Storage Layer
WORM (Write Once Read Many) architecture with cryptographic sealing ensures data cannot be modified once written, creating tamper-proof evidence records.
Blockchain Verification
Distributed ledger integration creates verifiable proof of existence with timestamping via multiple blockchain networks for redundant verification capabilities.
Core Technical Principles
Zero Trust Architecture
Every request is authenticated and authorized regardless of origin, with continuous validation throughout the data lifecycle.
Defense in Depth
Multiple security controls at each layer prevent compromise, with redundant verification mechanisms across distributed systems.
Cryptographic Provenance
All actions leave verifiable cryptographic proof, allowing complete reconstruction and validation of evidence handling.
Evidence Data Flow Architecture
Glacier implements a comprehensive pipeline that ensures integrity from the moment evidence is collected through permanent storage and retrieval, with verification at every step.
Collection & Ingestion
Evidence capture through secure APIs with source validation and initial encryption
Pre-Processing & Validation
Metadata extraction, format validation, malware scanning, and integrity checks
Cryptographic Sealing
Creation of hash signatures, digital signing, and preparation for immutable storage
Immutable Storage Writing
WORM operations with redundant storage across secure distributed nodes
Blockchain Anchoring
Hash submission to multiple distributed ledgers with timestamp verification
Access & Verification
Authenticated retrieval with on-demand verification of evidence integrity
Data Flow Technical Specifications
Collection Interface
- REST API (v2.0)
- SFTP (Monitored)
- SDK Integrations
- TLS 1.3+ Required
Cryptographic Suite
- SHA-256/512
- AES-256-GCM
- RSA-4096
- Ed25519 Signatures
Blockchain Networks
- Ethereum
- Hyperledger Fabric
- Polygon
- Private Chain Option
{
"transaction_id": "txn_c7e92f8ab3d5",
"timestamp": "2024-02-15T14:32:09.451Z",
"evidence_hash": "6a4c73...e92f5a",
"signature": "3048...fd41",
"blockchain_receipts": [
{ "network": "ethereum", "tx_hash": "0x71bc..." },
{ "network": "polygon", "tx_hash": "0x93af..." }
],
"verification_url": "https://verify.sequenxa.com/e/c7e92f8ab3d5"
}Multi-Layered Security Architecture
Glacier implements a comprehensive defense-in-depth strategy with multiple overlapping security controls across all architectural layers.
Physical Security
Military-grade data centers with advanced physical access controls, redundant power systems, and environmental monitoring.
- •ISO 27001 certified facilities
- •Biometric access controls
- •24/7 security personnel
- •CCTV monitoring
- •Redundant power and cooling
Network Security
Multi-tiered network architecture with advanced threat detection, DDoS protection, and encrypted communication channels.
- •Next-gen firewalls
- •Intrusion detection/prevention
- •Network segmentation
- •Encrypted VPN tunnels
- •Real-time traffic analysis
Application Security
Secure development lifecycle with continuous vulnerability scanning, penetration testing, and code analysis.
- •OWASP Top 10 mitigation
- •Static/dynamic code analysis
- •Regular penetration testing
- •Dependency vulnerability scanning
- •Run-time application protection
Data Security
End-to-end encryption with advanced key management, data loss prevention, and cryptographic sealing.
- •AES-256-GCM encryption
- •HSM-backed key management
- •Data sovereignty options
- •Encrypted storage at rest
- •Forward secrecy protocols
Identity & Access
Zero-trust framework with strong authentication, fine-grained authorization, and comprehensive audit logging.
- •Multi-factor authentication
- •Role-based access control
- •Just-in-time access
- •Privileged access management
- •User behavior analytics
Security Certifications & Compliance
Glacier's architecture has been independently validated against the highest security standards
Blockchain Integration Architecture
Glacier leverages multiple blockchain networks to create immutable, cryptographically verifiable proof of evidence existence and integrity.
How Glacier Uses Blockchain
Glacier implements a hybrid approach to blockchain integration, leveraging multiple networks for redundancy while optimizing for performance, cost, and security.
Cryptographic Sealing
Evidence is cryptographically hashed using SHA-256/512 to create a unique fingerprint
Merkle Tree Aggregation
Multiple document hashes are aggregated into Merkle trees for efficient verification
Multi-Chain Anchoring
Root hashes are anchored to multiple blockchain networks for redundancy
Verification Receipt Generation
Cryptographic proof is generated allowing third-party verification without access to data
Verification Process Flow
Document Ingestion
Evidence artifact is digitally signed and validated
Hash Generation
SHA-256/512 hash is generated for the document
Merkle Tree Construction
Document hash is added to pending Merkle tree
Blockchain Transaction
Merkle root is submitted to multiple blockchains
Receipt Generation
Verification receipt with Merkle proof is created
Compliance & Legal Framework
Glacier's architecture is designed to meet and exceed the most stringent regulatory requirements for evidence preservation and legal admissibility.
Data Integrity & Authentication
- •SHA-256/512 hashing of all evidence artifacts
- •Timestamping with cryptographic verification
- •Multi-signature authentication protocols
- •Chain of custody tracking
Access Control & Encryption
- •Role-based access control with least privilege
- •AES-256-GCM encryption for data at rest and in transit
- •HSM-based key management system
- •Multi-factor authentication for all access
Audit & Accountability
- •Comprehensive audit logging of all system events
- •Cryptographically verifiable audit trails
- •Tamper-evident log storage
- •Real-time monitoring and alerting
Evidence Preservation
- •Legal hold preservation capabilities
- •Chain of custody documentation
- •Forensic-grade evidence collection
- •Write-once-read-many (WORM) storage
Legal Admissibility Framework
Glacier's architecture is specifically designed to meet the requirements for legal admissibility of electronic evidence in court proceedings across multiple jurisdictions. Our framework addresses:
Authentication
Cryptographically verifiable proof of document authenticity and origin, satisfying Federal Rules of Evidence 901 requirements.
Best Evidence Rule
Original digital artifacts preserved with cryptographic integrity verification, meeting Federal Rules of Evidence 1001-1008 requirements.
Chain of Custody
Verifiable and immutable record of all access and handling of evidence from collection through presentation.
Expert Testimony
Comprehensive technical documentation and expert witness materials for validating evidence preservation methodology.
Legal Recognition
- ✓Federal Rules of Evidence (US)
- ✓Civil Evidence Act (UK)
- ✓eIDAS Regulation (EU)
- ✓Electronic Transactions Act (Australia)
- ✓PIPEDA (Canada)
Deployment Architecture Options
Glacier offers flexible deployment models to meet diverse organizational requirements, security policies, and regulatory compliance needs.
Cloud Deployment
Fully managed SaaS solution hosted in SOC 2 Type II compliant data centers
Key Features
- •Rapid deployment with minimal setup
- •Automatic updates and security patches
- •Geographic data sovereignty options
- •Elastic scaling with demand
- •High availability across multiple regions
- •No infrastructure management overhead
Technical Specifications
- •Containerized microservices architecture
- •Kubernetes orchestration
- •Multi-region database replication
- •Automated backup and disaster recovery
On-Premise Deployment
Self-hosted solution deployed within your existing infrastructure
Key Features
- •Complete data isolation and sovereignty
- •Integration with existing security infrastructure
- •Air-gapped deployment options
- •Customizable hardware configurations
- •Network isolation capabilities
- •Compliance with internal security policies
Technical Specifications
- •Virtual appliance or bare-metal deployment
- •Support for VMware, Hyper-V, and KVM
- •Hardware security module (HSM) integration
- •Internal certificate authority support
Hybrid Deployment
Flexible architecture combining on-premise storage with cloud services
Key Features
- •Sensitive data remains on-premise
- •Blockchain anchoring via cloud services
- •Customizable data residency configuration
- •Unified management across environments
- •Flexible scaling model
- •Optimized for regulatory compliance
Technical Specifications
- •Secure API gateway for cross-environment communication
- •Hybrid storage orchestration
- •Consistent cryptographic boundaries
- •Unified identity management across environments
Architectural Considerations
Data Sovereignty
Glacier's flexible architecture allows for precise control over data location to meet regional compliance requirements such as GDPR, CCPA, and industry-specific regulations.
- •Regional deployment options in US, EU, APAC, and UK
- •Data residency controls with geographic restrictions
- •Cross-border transfer management with legal frameworks
Enterprise Integration
All deployment models provide enterprise integration capabilities through secure APIs and connectors for your existing applications and security infrastructure.
- •Single Sign-On integration (SAML, OAuth, OIDC)
- •RESTful and GraphQL APIs with granular permissions
- •SIEM integration for security event monitoring
- •DLP and data classification tool integration
Download Complete Technical Specifications
Get comprehensive documentation on Glacier's architecture, security controls, deployment options, integration capabilities, and compliance framework.
Technical Documentation Includes:
- •Detailed system architecture diagrams
- •API reference and integration guides
- •Blockchain verification technical deep-dive
- •Security controls & compliance mapping
- •Deployment architecture requirements