With thousands of public employees logging in daily to manage time, tasks, and training, CAPPS Texas must do more than function — it must protect. As a central part of the state’s digital infrastructure, the platform is built with multiple layers of security to safeguard sensitive employee data and agency operations.
Here’s how it keeps information secure across agencies like DFPS, HHSC, and more.
1. Encrypted Login and Multi-Factor Authentication
Every login to the capps texas system is secured with encryption protocols and may include two-step verification — helping prevent unauthorized access to personnel or agency records.
2. Role-Based Access Control
Users only see the information and functions relevant to their specific job role. This minimizes exposure and ensures sensitive data is only accessible by authorized individuals.
3. Continuous Monitoring and Threat Detection
The system is monitored for suspicious activity, with built-in safeguards that alert administrators to potential threats — allowing fast, proactive responses.
4. Secure Cloud-Based Infrastructure
CAPPS Texas runs on a secure, state-approved infrastructure that supports backup, recovery, and encryption at every level — ensuring data is safe even in the event of an outage or breach.
5. Compliance with State Policies and Standards
The platform is fully aligned with Texas government security regulations, including data retention policies, user privacy rules, and internal audit requirements.
By taking a proactive, structured approach to cybersecurity, CAPPS Texas gives public employees peace of mind — and protects the state’s most important resource: its people.