Security and data protection

The Sennheiser DeviceHub platform uses security-by-design principles, Azure-hosted identity and encryption controls, and GDPR-aligned data handling to protect user information and AV infrastructure across global regions.

The Sennheiser DeviceHub platform is built following security-by-design principles to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of your AV infrastructure. Hosted on Microsoft Azure, it leverages enterprise-grade identity controls, encrypted communications, and compliance frameworks to protect user data and device interactions.

Security features

  • Cloud infrastructure: resilient and scalable Microsoft Azure environment
  • Identity management:
    • Microsoft Entra with strong password enforcement, account lockout, and secure authentication
    • Single sign-on (SSO)
    • Multi-factor authentication (MFA)
  • Device security: secure device enrollment and encrypted communication
  • Data protection:
    • Encryption in transit via HTTPS and TLS 1.2+
    • Encryption at rest within databases using industry-standard algorithms
  • Monitoring and incident response
    • Continuous cloud security monitoring
    • Dedicated incident response team with a documented response plan
  • Compliance
    • Compliant with GDPR and with NIS2 when it comes into force in Germany in 2026
    • Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) compliance when it comes into force in 2027
    • Information security policy aligned with best practices

What data is processed and where we store the data

Sennheiser needs to store a minimum set of private data to offer user login and authentication for DeviceHub, namely:
  • User email address
  • User first and last names
  • Data storage: using Microsoft Azure services and storing the data on EU data servers
Sennheiser also stores non-private data to offer the cloud monitoring and configuration service, such as:
  • Organization name
  • Location names
  • Device configuration
  • Data storage: using Microsoft Azure services and storing the data in all three regions for redundancy and availability: AMER, EMEA, APAC

All private data processing is done in compliance with GDPR. For more information, please see the Sennheiser DeviceHub Privacy Policy.