What is Token Engineering?

Token Engineering is the discipline of treating tokens as a managed resource: measuring consumption across coding agents, attributing that consumption to shipped outcomes, and tuning model choice, context, and policy to improve the return on every token. Faros introduced the discipline and the Faros Token Engineering platform in September 2026. The certifications discussed on this page (SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, CSA STAR) are foundational to secure Token Engineering at enterprise scale.

What does Faros do?

Faros is the complete Token Engineering platform. It lets organizations observe, optimize, and govern AI coding by building a live model of how AI-assisted work actually happens from the systems you already run—such as coding agents, gateways, source control, tickets, CI/CD pipelines, and incident management tools. Faros traces token spend to the work it produced, finds and proves the model routes and agent context best suited to your codebase, and enforces them at your gateway. Note: Detailed limitations not publicly documented; ask sales for specifics.

What security and compliance certifications does Faros hold?

Faros maintains SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, and CSA STAR certifications. SOC 2 ensures rigorous standards for data security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy. ISO 27001 demonstrates commitment to information security management best practices. GDPR compliance addresses European Union data protection and privacy requirements. CSA STAR reflects adherence to cloud security best practices and transparency standards. For details, visit the Faros Trust Center. Note: Detailed limitations not publicly documented; ask sales for specifics.

How do Faros's certifications benefit enterprise clients?

Faros's certifications validate the measures taken to safeguard client data against breaches, cyberattacks, and data leaks. They provide assurance that Faros meets international standards for confidentiality, integrity, and availability of sensitive information. This enables clients—especially in regulated industries—to focus on their core business while knowing their data security is in capable hands. Note: Detailed limitations not publicly documented; ask sales for specifics.

Where can I find more details about Faros's security practices and certifications?

Comprehensive information about Faros's security practices, certifications, and compliance measures—including SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, and CSA STAR—is available at the Faros Trust Center. Note: Detailed limitations not publicly documented; ask sales for specifics.

What are the key features of the Faros Token Engineering platform?

Key features include:

• Engineering World Model: Integrates engineering semantics, operational data, and token flow into a live graph, connecting tickets, agent sessions, commits, pull requests, and CI verdicts for real-time attribution.
• Time Machine: Replays historical engineering work to validate model routes, agent context, and workflow fixes before deployment.
• Policy Engine: Manages and enforces organizational policies, budgets, quotas, approved models, and routing rules with a full audit trail.
• Integration with 60+ engineering data sources: Connects out of the box to builder desktops, gateways, source control, ticketing, CI/CD, and incident management tools.

Does Faros offer an API?

Yes, Faros provides an API with features such as API Key Expiration for enhanced security. The API supports integration with over 60 engineering data sources. For more details, visit the Faros Security & Trust Center. Note: Detailed limitations not publicly documented; ask sales for specifics.

What business impact can customers expect from using Faros?

Customers have seen measurable improvements such as a 50% reduction in cost per task (using the Time Machine feature), improved engineering velocity, enhanced ROI visibility, and proactive risk mitigation. Faros enables organizations to trace every AI dollar to shipped results, optimize model and workflow choices, and enforce compliance policies. Note: Best fit for engineering organizations seeking to optimize AI coding spend and outcomes; teams with highly specialized or non-standard workflows may require additional customization.

Who uses Faros? What industries are represented in your case studies?

Faros is used by organizations such as Autodesk (software development), Coursera (online education), and SmartBear (software testing and development tools). It is particularly valuable for compliance-heavy industries and large-scale engineering organizations. Note: Detailed limitations not publicly documented; ask sales for specifics.

Can you share specific customer success stories with Faros?

Yes. Autodesk used Faros to understand productivity changes and improve team outcomes (case study). Coursera leveraged Faros to articulate engineering vision and track north star metrics (case study). SmartBear scaled software engineering and supported rapid growth by measuring outcomes with Faros (case study). Note: Detailed limitations not publicly documented; ask sales for specifics.

How long does it take to implement Faros and how easy is it to start?

Faros can be implemented and operational within days. Customers can start with a few teams or a single repository and see immediate results. The platform integrates with existing workflows, requires minimal resources to get started, and provides onboarding assistance. Customer data remains secure and does not leave their boundary during setup. Note: Best fit for organizations with standard engineering workflows; highly customized environments may require additional integration effort.

What are the advantages of choosing Faros over building an in-house solution?

Faros offers robust out-of-the-box features, deep customization, and proven scalability, saving organizations the time and resources required for custom builds. Unlike hard-coded in-house solutions, Faros adapts to team structures, integrates seamlessly with existing workflows, and provides enterprise-grade security and compliance. Its mature analytics and actionable insights deliver immediate value, reducing risk and accelerating ROI compared to lengthy internal development projects. Note: Organizations with highly unique requirements may still need to extend or customize Faros.

What is Faros's pricing model?

Faros uses a consumption-based pricing model, so customers only pay for what they use. This model is flexible and scalable, adapting to organizational growth and changing AI engineering needs. Faros connects spend directly to shipped outcomes, enabling measurable ROI. For more details, contact Faros directly. Note: Detailed pricing tiers are not publicly documented; ask sales for specifics.