Security

Protect your app and users with these security best practices.

Security Features

• Rate Limiting - Prevent abuse and DDoS attacks
• Security Headers - HTTP security headers
• Schema Validation - Input validation
• Environment Variables - Secure configuration

General Best Practices

1. Authentication & Authorization

• Always verify user identity on the server
• Implement role-based access control (RBAC)
• Use secure session management
• Enable two-factor authentication (2FA)

2. Data Protection

• Encrypt sensitive data at rest
• Use HTTPS for all connections
• Implement Content Security Policy (CSP)
• Sanitize user inputs

3. API Security

• Rate limit API endpoints
• Validate all inputs
• Use API keys for external services
• Implement proper CORS policies

4. Database Security

• Use parameterized queries (Prisma handles this)
• Implement least privilege access
• Regular backups
• Audit database access

5. Dependency Management

• Regularly update dependencies
• Use pnpm audit to check for vulnerabilities
• Pin dependency versions in production

6. Monitoring & Logging

• Log security events
• Monitor for suspicious activity
• Set up alerts for anomalies
• Regular security audits

Security Checklist

Before deploying to production:

• Enable HTTPS
• Set secure environment variables
• Implement rate limiting
• Add security headers
• Enable CORS properly
• Validate all inputs
• Implement CSP
• Set up error tracking
• Enable audit logging
• Review access controls

Reporting Security Issues

If you discover a security vulnerability, please email security@yourapp.com instead of using the issue tracker.

Next Steps

Explore individual security topics for detailed implementation guides.