Security Documentation
This directory contains comprehensive security documentation, policies, and procedures for the vertical-farm application.
Contents
Security Model
- model.md - Overall security architecture and threat model
Security Policies
- policies/ - Security policies and procedures
- compliance/ - Compliance documentation and audits
Security Overview
The vertical-farm application implements comprehensive security measures: - Authentication and authorization via Supabase Auth - Row Level Security (RLS) for data protection - HTTPS/TLS encryption for all communications - Input validation and sanitization - Regular security audits and testing
Security Principles
- Defense in Depth - Multiple layers of security controls
- Least Privilege - Minimal access rights for users and systems
- Zero Trust - Verify every request and user
- Security by Design - Security built into the architecture
- Continuous Monitoring - Ongoing security assessment
Threat Model
Key threats addressed: - Unauthorized data access - SQL injection attacks - Cross-site scripting (XSS) - Authentication bypass - Data breaches - API abuse
Quick Start
- Review model.md for security architecture overview
- Check security policies in policies/
- Review compliance documentation in compliance/
Security Testing
Regular security testing includes: - Vulnerability scanning - Penetration testing - Code security reviews - Dependency audits
Related Documentation
- For API security, see ../api/authentication.md
- For testing security, see ../testing/POST-SECURITY-TESTING.md
- For deployment security, see ../deployment/
- For database security, see ../architecture/database-schema.md
Incident Response
For security incidents: 1. Immediate containment 2. Impact assessment 3. Evidence preservation 4. Stakeholder notification 5. Recovery and lessons learned
Maintenance
Update security documentation when: - Security policies change - New threats are identified - Security controls are modified - Compliance requirements change