IdaraOS is built with security as a core principle. This document outlines the security practices we've implemented and our roadmap for future enhancements.

• Single Sign-On (SSO): Secure authentication via Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD)
• OIDC Protocol: Industry-standard OpenID Connect for identity verification
• No Password Storage: User credentials never touch our servers - all authentication is delegated to the identity provider

• Automated User Lifecycle: Users are automatically created, updated, and deactivated based on Entra ID
• Group-Based Role Assignment: Roles are synced from Entra ID groups, ensuring centralized access control
• Just-In-Time Provisioning: Users are provisioned on first access, reducing attack surface

• Database-Driven Permissions: All permissions are dynamically stored and queried from the database
• Custom Roles: Administrators can create custom roles with granular permissions
• Granular Permissions: Fine-grained permission model with module + action combinations
• Real-time Authorization: Permission changes take effect immediately (no caching delays)
• Server-Side Enforcement: All API routes validate permissions against the database
• Client-Side UI Protection: UI elements hidden based on user permissions via React context
• Multi-Role Support: Users can have multiple roles; permissions are combined (union)

• Encryption at Rest: Sensitive data (API tokens, secrets) encrypted in the database
• Encryption in Transit: HTTPS enforced for all communications
• Key Management: Separate encryption keys for different data types

• Parameterized Queries: All database queries use parameterization to prevent SQL injection
• Organization Scoping: Multi-tenant isolation ensures data is scoped to organizations
• Drizzle ORM: Type-safe database access prevents common injection vulnerabilities

• Automatic HTTPS: Caddy provides automatic TLS certificate management
• HSTS Headers: HTTP Strict Transport Security enforced
• Secure Cookies: Session cookies marked as Secure and HttpOnly

• Alpine Base Images: Minimal attack surface with Alpine Linux containers
• Non-Root Users: Containers run as non-privileged users
• Read-Only Filesystems: Production containers use read-only filesystems where possible

• OIDC Authentication: No long-lived secrets - using federated credentials for Azure
• Environment Protection: Production deployments require manual approval
• Minimal Permissions: Workflows use least-privilege permissions

• Required Reviews: Pull requests require approval before merging
• Status Checks: CI must pass before merge is allowed
• Signed Commits: Support for commit signature verification

• Zod Schemas: All inputs validated with Zod schemas on both client and server
• Type Safety: TypeScript strict mode prevents many runtime errors
• Sanitization: User inputs sanitized before display to prevent XSS

• JWT Tokens: Stateless authentication with short-lived JWTs
• CSRF Protection: NextAuth.js provides built-in CSRF protection
• Rate Limiting: API endpoints protected against abuse (planned)
• Authorization Helpers: Centralized requirePermission() function for consistent enforcement
• Error Handling: Standardized 401/403 responses via handleApiError() utility

See Settings Module Architecture for detailed RBAC implementation.

• Comprehensive audit trail for all user actions
• Tamper-evident log storage
• Log export for SIEM integration
• Real-time alerting for suspicious activity

• Per-user and per-IP rate limits
• Configurable thresholds per endpoint
• Graceful degradation under load

• Concurrent session limits
• Session timeout configuration
• Remote session termination

• Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) enforcement
• Conditional Access policies
• Device trust verification
• Passwordless authentication options

• Sensitive data detection
• Export restrictions based on role
• Watermarking for downloaded files

• GDPR data export (Right to Data Portability)
• Data retention policies
• Privacy settings per user

• Security dashboard with metrics
• Automated vulnerability scanning
• Penetration testing program
• Bug bounty program

• Anomaly detection for user behavior
• IP reputation checking
• Geo-blocking capabilities
• Account lockout policies

# Required security environment variables
JWT_SECRET=<32+ character random string>
ENCRYPTION_KEY=<32+ character random string>
NEXTAUTH_SECRET=<32+ character random string>

# Use strong, unique values for each environment
# Never reuse secrets between environments
# Rotate secrets periodically (recommended: every 90 days)

• HTTPS enabled with valid certificate
• Database connections use SSL
• Environment variables set via secure secrets management
• Log level set appropriately (no debug in production)
• Error messages don't expose sensitive details
• CORS configured for specific origins only
• CSP headers configured appropriately

If you discover a security vulnerability in IdaraOS, please report it responsibly:

1. Do not open a public GitHub issue
2. Email security concerns to your organization's security team
3. Include detailed steps to reproduce the issue
4. Allow reasonable time for a fix before disclosure

IdaraOS leverages well-maintained, security-focused libraries:

IdaraOS is designed to support compliance with:

• SOC 2: Audit logging, access controls, encryption
• GDPR: Data portability, consent management, privacy controls (see GDPR.md)
• ISO 27001: Information security management practices
• HIPAA: (With additional configuration) PHI protection capabilities

Note: Compliance certification requires proper configuration and organizational controls beyond the software itself.

For detailed GDPR compliance documentation, including:

• Personal data inventory
• Data subject rights implementation status
• Technical measures assessment
• Implementation roadmap

See GDPR Compliance Plan

Security is a continuous journey, not a destination. We're committed to maintaining and improving the security posture of IdaraOS.