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Getting Started with Torvus

Welcome to Torvus Security Platform! This guide will help you get up and running quickly.

What is Torvus?​

Torvus is a comprehensive security platform for managing digital vaults, designating recipients, and configuring secure document releases. Whether you're planning for digital legacy, managing sensitive documents, or coordinating secure information handover, Torvus provides the tools you need.

Key Features​

  • 🔐 Secure Vaults: Store sensitive documents with end-to-end encryption
  • 👥 Recipient Management: Designate trusted individuals to receive your documents
  • ⏰ Release Policies: Configure conditions and triggers for document release
  • 🔏 Digital Signatures: Sign and verify documents with PAdES-LTV signatures
  • 📋 Audit Logging: Complete audit trail of all actions and access
  • 🔑 WebAuthn Support: Passwordless authentication with passkeys

Quick Start​

1. Create Your Account​

  1. Visit platform.torvussecurity.com
  2. Click Sign Up and enter your email address
  3. Verify your email through the magic link or OTP code
  4. Set up your security preferences (optional: add passkey or TOTP)

2. Create Your First Vault​

  1. Navigate to Vaults in the main menu
  2. Click Create New Vault
  3. Enter a name and description for your vault
  4. Upload your first document
  5. Configure document metadata and tags (optional)

3. Add Recipients​

  1. Navigate to Recipients in the main menu
  2. Click Add Recipient
  3. Enter recipient details:
    • Name
    • Email address
    • Relationship (e.g., spouse, attorney, family member)
  4. Set recipient permissions and access level

4. Configure Release Policies​

  1. Open your vault
  2. Navigate to the Release tab
  3. Configure release conditions:
    • Time-based: Release on a specific date
    • Event-based: Release on specific trigger events
    • Manual: Require manual approval for release
  4. Assign recipients to the release policy
  5. Review and activate the policy

Core Concepts​

Vaults​

Vaults are secure containers for your sensitive documents and information. Each vault can contain:

  • Documents (PDF, images, text files)
  • Metadata and tags for organization
  • Release policies and conditions
  • Audit logs of all access and changes

Recipients​

Recipients are trusted individuals designated to receive vault contents when release conditions are met. Recipients can be:

  • Family members for digital legacy planning
  • Attorneys for legal document distribution
  • Business partners for succession planning
  • Trusted contacts for emergency access

Release Policies​

Release policies define when and how vault contents are delivered to recipients. Policies can include:

  • Time-based triggers: Specific dates or time periods
  • Event-based triggers: Death verification, incapacitation, or other events
  • Multi-factor conditions: Combine multiple triggers for added security
  • Manual approval: Require explicit authorization before release

Provenance Receipts​

Every action in Torvus generates a cryptographically signed provenance receipt, providing:

  • Immutable proof of document creation and modifications
  • Timestamp verification
  • Actor identification
  • Chain of custody documentation

Security Features​

Authentication​

Torvus supports multiple authentication methods:

  • Magic Links: Passwordless email authentication
  • Passkeys (WebAuthn): Biometric authentication with security keys
  • TOTP: Time-based one-time passwords (Google Authenticator, Authy)
  • Multi-Factor Authentication: Combine methods for enhanced security

Encryption​

All documents are encrypted at rest and in transit:

  • AES-256 encryption for document storage
  • TLS 1.3 for data transmission
  • End-to-end encryption for sensitive vault contents
  • Key wrapping with secure key derivation

Compliance​

Torvus is designed with compliance in mind:

  • GDPR: Data privacy and user rights
  • PCI DSS: Payment card data security (where applicable)
  • SOC 2: Security and availability controls
  • Audit logging: Complete compliance trail

Next Steps​

Learn More​

Get Help​

Frequently Asked Questions​

Is my data encrypted?​

Yes, all documents are encrypted at rest using AES-256 encryption and transmitted over TLS 1.3.

Can I delete my account and data?​

Yes, you have full control over your data. You can delete your account and all associated data at any time from Settings.

How do release policies work?​

Release policies define conditions that trigger document delivery to designated recipients. You have full control over when and how your documents are released.

What happens if I lose access to my account?​

You can recover access through email verification. For enhanced security, we recommend setting up multiple authentication methods.

Is Torvus GDPR compliant?​

Yes, Torvus is designed to comply with GDPR requirements including data privacy, user rights, and secure data handling.