jilo-web/doc/security.md

Security Documentation

Overview

This document outlines the security features and practices implemented in the system.

Authentication

Authentication is handled through the user accounts system. See user-accounts.md for details on:

• User registration
• Login/logout functionality
• Password requirements
• Session management

Database Security

1. SQL Injection Prevention

   • All database queries use prepared statements with parameterized queries
   • Input validation and sanitization
   • Use of PDO for database access

2. Data Access Control

   • User ownership verification on all operations
   • Permission checks before data access
   • Proper error handling to prevent information leakage

Database Tables

The security system uses the following tables:

1. Rate Limits (rate_limit)

   • Tracks rate limiting for various operations
   • User and IP tracking
   • Operation type identification
   • Timestamp tracking
   • Attempt counting

2. Security Events (security_event)

   • Records security-related events
   • Event type and severity
   • User and IP information
   • Timestamp tracking
   • Event details storage

3. Blocked IPs (blocked_ip)

   • Manages IP blocking
   • Block reason tracking
   • Block duration
   • Administrator notes

Data Protection

1. Passwords

   • Stored using secure hashing
   • Never stored or transmitted in plain text
   • Password reset functionality with secure tokens

2. Session Security

   • Session tokens properly generated and managed
   • Session timeout implementation
   • Protection against session fixation

3. Input Validation

   • Data validation on both client and server side
   • Protection against XSS attacks
   • Content type verification
   • Size limits on inputs

Access Control

1. Resource Protection

   • User ownership verification for all resources
   • Permission checks before operations
   • Proper error handling for unauthorized access

2. API Security

   • Authentication required for API access
   • Rate limiting
   • Input validation
   • Error handling without information leakage

Best Practices

1. Code Security

   • Use of prepared statements
   • Input validation and sanitization
   • Proper error handling
   • Secure configuration management

2. Data Security

   • User data protection
   • Secure storage practices
   • Access control implementation
   • Error handling without leaks

3. Infrastructure Security

   • Configuration security
   • Environment separation
   • Secure deployment practices
   • Regular security updates