Service Level Agreement
Table of Contents
1. Service Overview
This Service Level Agreement (SLA) defines the service commitments for ATLANTIKA Technologies Inc. cybersecurity services. We are committed to providing enterprise-grade security services with industry-leading availability and response times.
This SLA applies to all paid service plans and covers:
- 24/7 Security Operations Center (SOC) monitoring
- Incident response and remediation services
- Security portal and dashboard access
- API and integration services
- Virtual CISO consultations
- Managed security services
2. Service Availability
ATLANTIKA guarantees the following service availability levels:
Service | Uptime Target | Measurement Period |
---|---|---|
SOC Monitoring | 99.9% | Monthly |
Incident Response | 99.5% | Monthly |
Security Portal | 99.9% | Monthly |
API Services | 99.95% | Monthly |
Availability Calculation
Service availability is calculated as:
Where “Total Minutes” is the total number of minutes in the measurement period, excluding scheduled maintenance windows.
3. Performance Targets
Security Monitoring
- Real-time threat detection with less than 60-second delay
- Log ingestion rate of up to 10,000 events per second
- Alert correlation and deduplication accuracy of 95%+
- False positive rate below 5%
Portal Performance
- Page load time under 3 seconds (95th percentile)
- API response time under 500ms (95th percentile)
- Dashboard data refresh within 5 minutes
- Report generation within 60 seconds
Data Retention
- Security event logs: 90 days online, 7 years archived
- Incident reports: Indefinite retention
- Performance metrics: 13 months rolling
- Compliance reports: 7 years
4. Response Times
ATLANTIKA commits to the following response and resolution times based on incident severity:
Severity | Description | Initial Response | Target Resolution |
---|---|---|---|
Critical | Active breach or system down | 15 minutes | 4 hours |
High | Significant security threat | 30 minutes | 8 hours |
Medium | Security concern requiring attention | 2 hours | 24 hours |
Low | Minor issues or questions | 4 hours | 48 hours |
Response times are measured from the moment an incident is reported through official channels (portal, email, or phone).
5. Incident Management
Incident Response Process
- Detection: Automated monitoring or client report
- Triage: Severity assessment and initial response
- Investigation: Root cause analysis and impact assessment
- Containment: Immediate actions to limit damage
- Eradication: Remove threat and vulnerabilities
- Recovery: Restore normal operations
- Post-Incident: Report and lessons learned
Communication During Incidents
- Initial notification within response time SLA
- Status updates every 2 hours for Critical/High severity
- Daily updates for Medium/Low severity
- Final incident report within 48 hours of resolution
6. Maintenance Windows
Scheduled Maintenance
- Standard window: Sundays 2:00 AM - 6:00 AM EST
- Advance notice: 7 days for standard, 30 days for major changes
- Maximum frequency: Once per month
- Not counted toward downtime calculations
Emergency Maintenance
- For critical security patches or immediate threats
- Notification as soon as practicable
- Minimized duration and impact
- May be counted toward downtime if exceeding 30 minutes
7. Responsibilities
ATLANTIKA Responsibilities
- Maintain service availability per SLA targets
- Provide 24/7 security monitoring and response
- Keep security tools and signatures updated
- Maintain secure infrastructure and data centers
- Provide timely incident notifications and reports
- Deliver monthly service performance reports
Client Responsibilities
- Maintain accurate contact information
- Provide necessary access for monitoring
- Follow security recommendations promptly
- Report incidents through official channels
- Participate in incident response when required
- Keep systems updated per ATLANTIKA guidance
8. Exclusions
The following are excluded from SLA calculations and service credit eligibility:
- Scheduled maintenance windows
- Client-caused issues or misconfigurations
- Force majeure events (natural disasters, war, etc.)
- Third-party service or internet failures
- Client failure to follow security recommendations
- Suspension due to payment issues or terms violations
- Beta or trial services
- Issues arising from unsupported configurations
9. Service Credits
If ATLANTIKA fails to meet the availability SLA, eligible clients will receive service credits:
Monthly Availability | Service Credit |
---|---|
99.9% - 99.5% | 5% |
99.5% - 99.0% | 10% |
99.0% - 98.0% | 15% |
Below 98.0% | 25% |
Credit Terms
- Credits apply to the affected service only
- Maximum credit per month: 25% of monthly fee
- Credits must be requested within 30 days
- Credits applied to future invoices
- No cash refunds for service credits
10. Reporting
Monthly Service Reports
ATLANTIKA provides comprehensive monthly reports including:
- Service availability metrics
- Incident summary and trends
- Response time performance
- Security event statistics
- Threat intelligence updates
- Recommendations and action items
Real-Time Dashboards
Clients have 24/7 access to:
- Current service status
- Recent incidents and alerts
- Performance metrics
- Security posture indicators
11. Escalation Procedures
Level 1: SOC Analyst
Initial response and triage
Available: 24/7
Level 2: Senior Analyst / Team Lead
Complex issues and escalations
Response: Within 30 minutes
Level 3: Security Manager
Major incidents and client concerns
Response: Within 1 hour
Level 4: Executive Team
Critical business impacts
Response: Within 2 hours
12. Definitions
- Availability
- The percentage of time a service is operational and accessible
- Downtime
- Any period where the service is unavailable or not performing to specifications
- Incident
- Any event that impacts or could impact service security or availability
- Response Time
- Time from incident report to first meaningful communication from ATLANTIKA
- Resolution Time
- Time from incident report to restoration of normal service
- Service Credit
- A credit applied to future invoices as compensation for SLA breach
This SLA is subject to the terms of your Master Service Agreement with ATLANTIKA. For questions about this SLA, please contact your account manager or support@atlantika.io.