security

Security Guides

Security, governance, and compliance documentation.

Contents

• Security & Governance - Complete security framework
• Audit Logging - Comprehensive audit logging
• Audit Reporting - Audit report generation

Security Features

Access Control

• Authentication and authorization
• API key management
• Role-based access control (RBAC)
• Permission management

Audit & Compliance

• Comprehensive audit logging
• Audit trail reporting
• Compliance tracking
• Security event monitoring

Data Security

• Encryption at rest and in transit
• Secure storage
• Data provenance tracking
• Privacy controls

Network Security

• Secure communication
• API security
• IPFS security best practices

Quick Security Setup

1. Enable Audit Logging

from ipfs_datasets_py.audit import AuditLogger

audit = AuditLogger()
audit.enable()

2. Configure Authentication

from ipfs_datasets_py.auth import AuthManager

auth = AuthManager()
auth.configure(
    api_key="your-api-key",
    require_auth=True
)

3. Set Up Access Control

from ipfs_datasets_py.auth import AccessControl

ac = AccessControl()
ac.add_role("admin", permissions=["read", "write", "admin"])
ac.add_user("user@example.com", role="admin")

Security Best Practices

Production Deployment

1. Enable audit logging - Track all operations
2. Use strong authentication - API keys or OAuth
3. Implement access control - RBAC for users
4. Encrypt data - At rest and in transit
5. Monitor security events - Real-time monitoring
6. Regular security audits - Periodic reviews
7. Keep updated - Security patches

Development

1. Don't commit secrets - Use environment variables
2. Validate inputs - Prevent injection attacks
3. Use secure defaults - Secure by default
4. Follow OWASP guidelines - Security best practices

Compliance

Audit Trail

• All operations logged
• Immutable audit records
• User attribution
• Timestamp tracking

Reporting

• Generate audit reports
• Compliance documentation
• Security incident reports
• Access logs

Related Documentation

• Data Provenance - Data lineage tracking
• Deployment Guide - Secure deployment
• Configuration Guide - Security configuration
• User Guide - Security features

Security Support

For security issues:

• Security Bugs: Report privately to maintainers
• Questions: See FAQ
• Documentation: This directory