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SECURITY.md

πŸ” DailyCodeDeploy Security Guide

πŸ“‹ Security Overview

DailyCodeDeploy takes security seriously. This document describes current security measures, improvement plans, and recommendations for users.

πŸ›‘οΈ Current Security Measures

Authentication and Authorization

GitHub OAuth Integration

  • Secure token handling: Using GitHub OAuth 2.0
  • Scope limitation: Requesting minimal necessary permissions
  • Token storage: Temporary storage in memory (production requires improvement)
  • Session management: Basic session system

Access Control

  • Repository access: Access rights verification through GitHub API
  • User validation: User validation with every request
  • Rate limiting: Basic abuse protection (requires expansion)

Code Execution

Sandboxing

// Example of current isolation approach
const { spawn } = require('child_process');

function runCommand(command, timeout = 30000) {
    return new Promise((resolve, reject) => {
        const process = spawn('sh', ['-c', command], {
            timeout,
            killSignal: 'SIGTERM',
            env: {}, // Limited environment
            cwd: '/tmp/sandbox' // Isolated directory
        });
        // ... error handling and monitoring
    });
}

Execution Limits

  • Timeout controls: Maximum command execution time
  • Process isolation: Separate processes for each task
  • Resource limits: CPU and memory limitations (partially implemented)
  • File system access: Limited file system access

Network Security

API Security

  • Input validation: Basic input data validation
  • CORS configuration: Cross-origin request settings
  • Content-Type validation: Content type verification
  • SQL injection prevention: NoSQL approach reduces risks

Encryption

  • HTTPS enforcement: Mandatory HTTPS use in production
  • Data in transit: Encryption of all API calls
  • Sensitive data: Basic sensitive data handling

⚠️ Known Vulnerabilities and Limitations

Critical Areas for Improvement

1. Token Storage

Current State:

// backend/data/users.json - NOT SECURE
{
  "users": [
    {
      "github_token": "ghp_xxxxx", // Plaintext storage
      "username": "user"
    }
  ]
}

Issues:

  • Tokens stored in plaintext
  • No encryption at rest
  • File system accessible to administrator

Planned Solution:

// Planned encrypted storage
const crypto = require('crypto');

class SecretManager {
    constructor(masterKey) {
        this.masterKey = masterKey;
    }
    
    encrypt(data) {
        const cipher = crypto.createCipher('aes-256-gcm', this.masterKey);
        // ... implementation
    }
    
    decrypt(encryptedData) {
        // ... secure decryption
    }
}

2. Command Injection Risks

Current State:

// Potentially vulnerable to injection
const command = `echo "${userInput}"`;
spawn('sh', ['-c', command]);

Planned Solution:

// Secure validation and escaping
function sanitizeCommand(input) {
    // Whitelist allowed commands
    const allowedCommands = ['npm', 'git', 'docker', 'echo'];
    // Validate and escape
    return validator.escape(input);
}

3. Insufficient Logging

Issues:

  • Insufficient audit trails
  • No suspicious activity monitoring
  • Limited forensic capability

Medium Priority

4. Absence of Multi-factor Authentication

  • Only GitHub OAuth
  • No additional authentication factors
  • Risks when GitHub account compromised

5. Limited DDoS Protection

  • Basic rate limiting
  • No advanced throttling
  • No geographic filtering

πŸš€ Security Improvement Plans

Phase 1: Critical Fixes (Q4 2025)

Encrypted Secrets Storage

interface SecretStore {
    store(key: string, value: string): Promise<void>;
    retrieve(key: string): Promise<string>;
    rotate(key: string): Promise<void>;
    audit(): Promise<AuditLog[]>;
}

Enhanced Input Validation

  • Schema-based validation
  • Type checking
  • Size limits
  • Character set restrictions

Improved Sandboxing

  • Container-based isolation
  • Resource quotas
  • Network restrictions
  • File system mounting controls

Phase 2: Advanced Security (Q1 2026)

Security Monitoring

class SecurityMonitor {
    detectAnomalies(userActivity) {
        // Machine learning based detection
    }
    
    alertOnSuspiciousActivity(event) {
        // Real-time alerting
    }
    
    generateSecurityReport() {
        // Compliance reporting
    }
}

Advanced Authentication

  • Two-factor authentication (2FA)
  • Hardware security keys support
  • Session management improvements
  • Suspicious login detection

Phase 3: Enterprise Security (Q2 2026)

Compliance Features

  • SOC 2 Type II preparation
  • GDPR compliance tools
  • HIPAA compatibility options
  • Industry-specific security controls

Advanced Audit Capabilities

  • Detailed audit trails
  • Real-time monitoring dashboard
  • Automated compliance reporting
  • Security incident response tools

πŸ” Security Best Practices for Users

For Developers

GitHub Token Management

# Use tokens with minimal rights
# Only necessary scopes:
# - repo (for private repositories)
# - public_repo (for public ones)

# Regularly rotate tokens
# Never commit tokens to code

Secure Development Practices

  • Regularly update dependencies
  • Use security scanning tools
  • Validate all user inputs
  • Follow OWASP Top 10 guidelines

For Administrators

Deployment Security

# docker-compose.yml - production configuration
version: '3.8'
services:
  app:
    image: dailycodedeploy:latest
    environment:
      - NODE_ENV=production
      - HTTPS_ONLY=true
      - SECURE_COOKIES=true
    volumes:
      - secrets:/app/secrets:ro  # Read-only secrets
    networks:
      - internal
    user: "1001:1001"  # Non-root user

Network Security

  • Use reverse proxy (nginx/Apache)
  • Configure proper firewall rules
  • Enable DDoS protection
  • Monitor network traffic

πŸ“Š Security Metrics and Monitoring

Key Performance Indicators

Security KPIs

  • Mean Time To Detection (MTTD): <5 minutes
  • Mean Time To Response (MTTR): <30 minutes
  • False Positive Rate: <5%
  • Security Test Coverage: >90%

Compliance Metrics

  • Vulnerability scan frequency: Weekly
  • Patch deployment time: <24 hours for critical
  • Security training completion: 100% team
  • Incident response exercises: Monthly

Monitoring Tools Integration

Planned Integrations

  • SIEM systems: Splunk, ELK Stack
  • Vulnerability scanners: Snyk, WhiteSource
  • Runtime protection: Falco, Tracee
  • Compliance tools: Chef InSpec, AWS Config

🚨 Incident Response Plan

Response Team Roles

  • Incident Commander: Response coordination
  • Technical Lead: Technical investigation
  • Communications Lead: External communications
  • Legal/Compliance: Legal aspects

Response Procedures

1. Detection and Assessment

  • Automated alerting systems
  • Manual monitoring procedures
  • Severity classification
  • Initial containment

2. Investigation and Containment

  • Forensic data collection
  • Root cause analysis
  • System isolation procedures
  • Evidence preservation

3. Eradication and Recovery

  • Vulnerability patching
  • System hardening
  • Service restoration
  • Monitoring enhancement

4. Post-Incident Review

  • Lessons learned documentation
  • Process improvement recommendations
  • Security control updates
  • Team training updates

πŸ“ž Security Contact Information

Reporting Security Issues

Responsible Disclosure

  • Email: security@dailycodedeploy.dev (planned)
  • PGP Key: [Public key link] (to be added)
  • Response time: 48 hours maximum
  • Acknowledgment: Security hall of fame

Bug Bounty Program (planned)

  • Scope: Core application and infrastructure
  • Rewards: $50-$1000 depending on severity
  • Rules: Responsible disclosure only
  • Timeline: Q2 2026 launch

Security Updates

Communication Channels


⚠️ Disclaimer

Security is a continuous process. This document reflects current state and plans but is not exhaustive. Users should:

  • Regularly check for updates
  • Follow security best practices
  • Report found vulnerabilities
  • Implement additional protection measures

Last Updated: September 23, 2025
Next Security Review: December 23, 2025
Status: Active Development πŸ”’

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