Security

DeepCore Security Best Practices

Introduction

DeepCore is built to operate in the dynamic and decentralized landscape of Web3. To ensure the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of your applications, it is essential to adhere to high security standards. This document outlines the security best practices that should be implemented when deploying and managing DeepCore.

Authentication and Authorization

JWT and Wallet-Based Authentication: Use secure JSON Web Token (JWT) mechanisms and decentralized wallet signatures to verify the identity of users and agents.
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA): Where applicable, enforce MFA to add an extra layer of security.
Role-Based Access Control (RBAC): Adopt the principle of least privilege by assigning the minimum permissions necessary for each role.

Data Encryption and Storage Security

Encryption in Transit: All data exchanged between clients, agents, and the backend must be encrypted using TLS/SSL protocols.
Encryption at Rest: Implement encryption for all stored data, including databases and file systems.
Key Management: Use hardware security modules (HSM) or secure vaults to manage and store cryptographic keys.

Blockchain and Smart Contract Security

Smart Contract Audits: Regularly perform comprehensive audits of smart contracts to ensure they are free from vulnerabilities.
Wallet Security: Enforce wallet-based authentication to verify identities and safeguard access to sensitive operations on the blockchain.
Secure Key Handling: Ensure that private keys used in blockchain operations are stored securely and are never exposed in plaintext.

Agent Security

Regular Updates: Keep all agent components updated to mitigate security vulnerabilities.
Secure Communication: Ensure that communication between agents and the control plane is encrypted and authenticated.
Anomaly Detection: Monitor agent activities continuously and implement anomaly detection to identify any suspicious behavior.

Network and Infrastructure Security

Network Segmentation: Utilize firewalls and virtual private networks (VPNs) to segment and isolate critical services within your network.
Kubernetes Security: Apply Kubernetes Network Policies and utilize container security contexts to restrict inter-pod communication.
Regular Patching: Keep all operating systems, containers, and software dependencies up-to-date with the latest security patches.

Logging, Monitoring, and Incident Response

Centralized Logging: Implement centralized logging solutions (e.g., ELK stack, Fluentd) to aggregate logs from all components for real-time analysis.
Continuous Monitoring: Use monitoring tools like Prometheus and Grafana to track system performance and detect anomalies.
Audit Trails: Maintain detailed logs of all security-related events and changes to aid in forensic analysis during incident investigations.
Incident Response Plan: Develop and regularly update an incident response plan that includes procedures for detecting, responding to, and recovering from security incidents.

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DeepCore Security Best Practices

Introduction

Authentication and Authorization

JWT and Wallet-Based Authentication: Use secure JSON Web Token (JWT) mechanisms and decentralized wallet signatures to verify the identity of users and agents.

Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA): Where applicable, enforce MFA to add an extra layer of security.

Role-Based Access Control (RBAC): Adopt the principle of least privilege by assigning the minimum permissions necessary for each role.

Data Encryption and Storage Security

Encryption in Transit: All data exchanged between clients, agents, and the backend must be encrypted using TLS/SSL protocols.

Encryption at Rest: Implement encryption for all stored data, including databases and file systems.

Key Management: Use hardware security modules (HSM) or secure vaults to manage and store cryptographic keys.

Blockchain and Smart Contract Security

Smart Contract Audits: Regularly perform comprehensive audits of smart contracts to ensure they are free from vulnerabilities.

Wallet Security: Enforce wallet-based authentication to verify identities and safeguard access to sensitive operations on the blockchain.

Secure Key Handling: Ensure that private keys used in blockchain operations are stored securely and are never exposed in plaintext.

Agent Security

Regular Updates: Keep all agent components updated to mitigate security vulnerabilities.

Secure Communication: Ensure that communication between agents and the control plane is encrypted and authenticated.

Anomaly Detection: Monitor agent activities continuously and implement anomaly detection to identify any suspicious behavior.

Network and Infrastructure Security

Network Segmentation: Utilize firewalls and virtual private networks (VPNs) to segment and isolate critical services within your network.

Kubernetes Security: Apply Kubernetes Network Policies and utilize container security contexts to restrict inter-pod communication.

Regular Patching: Keep all operating systems, containers, and software dependencies up-to-date with the latest security patches.

Logging, Monitoring, and Incident Response

Centralized Logging: Implement centralized logging solutions (e.g., ELK stack, Fluentd) to aggregate logs from all components for real-time analysis.

Continuous Monitoring: Use monitoring tools like Prometheus and Grafana to track system performance and detect anomalies.

Audit Trails: Maintain detailed logs of all security-related events and changes to aid in forensic analysis during incident investigations.

Incident Response Plan: Develop and regularly update an incident response plan that includes procedures for detecting, responding to, and recovering from security incidents.