Security
Security best practices and configuration for Elixion
Security
Elixion is built with security at its core. This guide covers security features, best practices, and configuration options.
Security Overview
Security Features
- Authentication - Secure login methods
- Authorization - Role-based access control
- Encryption - Data protection at rest and in transit
- Audit Logging - Complete activity tracking
- Compliance - Industry standard compliance
Authentication
Authentication Methods
| Method | Description | Security Level | |--------|-------------|----------------| | Email/Password | Standard login | Medium | | SSO (SAML) | Enterprise single sign-on (coming soon) | High | | OAuth | Social/provider login | Medium-High | | MFA | Multi-factor auth | High |
Password Policy
Configure password requirements:
Password Policy
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Minimum Length: 12 characters
Complexity:
☑ Uppercase letters
☑ Lowercase letters
☑ Numbers
☑ Special characters
History:
☑ Prevent reuse of last 5 passwords
Expiration:
☐ Require password change (disabled)
Days: 90 (if enabled)
Lockout:
Failed attempts: 5
Lockout duration: 30 minutes
Multi-Factor Authentication
Enable MFA for enhanced security:
MFA Settings
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Enforcement:
○ Optional
● Required for admins
○ Required for all users
Methods:
☑ Authenticator app (TOTP)
☑ SMS (backup)
☐ Hardware keys (FIDO2)
Recovery:
☑ Allow recovery codes
Recovery code count: 10
Session Management
Session Settings
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Session Duration:
Active session: 24 hours
Idle timeout: 2 hours
Remember me: 30 days
Concurrent Sessions:
☑ Allow multiple sessions
Max sessions per user: 5
Session Controls:
☑ Show active sessions
☑ Allow remote logout
Access Control
Role-Based Access
See Permissions for detailed RBAC configuration.
IP Restrictions
Limit access by IP:
IP Restrictions
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Allowlist Mode:
○ Disabled
● Allow only listed IPs
○ Block listed IPs
Allowed IPs:
192.168.1.0/24 (Office network)
10.0.0.0/8 (VPN)
203.0.113.50 (Remote office)
[+ Add IP Range]
API Security
API Security
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Authentication:
☑ Require API keys
☑ Support JWT tokens
☐ Allow basic auth
Rate Limiting:
Default: 1000 req/min
Burst: 100 req/sec
Token Expiration:
API keys: 1 year
JWT tokens: 1 hour
Refresh tokens: 30 days
Data Protection
Encryption
Encryption Status
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At Rest:
Database: AES-256 ✓
File Storage: AES-256 ✓
Backups: AES-256 ✓
In Transit:
TLS Version: 1.3
Certificate: Valid until 2025-01-15
HSTS: Enabled
Data Classification
Classify sensitive data:
Data Classification
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Levels:
• Public - Non-sensitive
• Internal - Company only
• Confidential - Need-to-know
• Restricted - Highly sensitive
Field Classifications:
Email: Internal
API Keys: Restricted
Issue Titles: Internal
Attachments: Configurable
Data Retention
Data Retention Policy
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Active Data:
Issues: Indefinite
Comments: Indefinite
Attachments: Indefinite
Deleted Data:
Soft delete period: 30 days
Permanent deletion: After 30 days
Logs:
Audit logs: 2 years
Access logs: 1 year
Error logs: 90 days
Audit & Compliance
Audit Logging
All actions are logged:
Audit Log
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2024-01-15 10:30:15 alice@company.com
Action: login
IP: 192.168.1.100
Result: success
2024-01-15 10:31:22 alice@company.com
Action: issue.create
Target: AUTH-124
Result: success
2024-01-15 10:32:45 bob@company.com
Action: settings.update
Target: project.AUTH
Changes: {workflow: updated}
Result: success
Audit Reports
Generate compliance reports:
Audit Reports
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Available Reports:
• User Access Report
• Permission Changes
• Data Export Report
• Login Activity
• API Usage
Generate Report:
Type: User Access Report ▾
Period: Last 30 days ▾
Format: PDF ▾
[Generate]
Compliance Standards
Elixion supports:
| Standard | Status | |----------|--------| | SOC 2 Type II | Compliant | | GDPR | Compliant | | HIPAA | Available (Enterprise) | | ISO 27001 | In Progress |
Security Monitoring
Security Dashboard
Security Dashboard
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Status: ✓ Healthy
Metrics (Last 24 Hours):
Failed Logins: 12
Blocked IPs: 2
API Errors: 45
Suspicious Activity: 0
Active Sessions: 127
MFA Adoption: 85%
Recent Alerts:
• No critical alerts
Alerts
Configure security alerts:
Security Alerts
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☑ Multiple failed logins (5+ attempts)
☑ New device login
☑ Login from new location
☑ Permission escalation
☑ Bulk data export
☐ After-hours access
Notification Channels:
☑ Email to admins
☑ Slack #security
☐ PagerDuty
Threat Detection
Threat Detection
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Enabled Detections:
☑ Brute force attacks
☑ Credential stuffing
☑ Session hijacking
☑ API abuse
☑ Data exfiltration
Auto-Response:
☑ Block IP after 10 failed attempts
☑ Lock account after 5 failed attempts
☐ Require MFA on suspicious login
Incident Response
Security Incidents
Report and track incidents:
Security Incident
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ID: SEC-2024-001
Severity: Medium
Status: Investigating
Description:
Multiple failed login attempts detected
from IP 203.0.113.100
Timeline:
10:30 - Detected
10:31 - IP blocked
10:35 - Investigation started
Actions:
☑ IP blocked
☐ User notified
☐ Password reset required
Response Procedures
- Detection - Automated or manual
- Containment - Limit impact
- Investigation - Determine scope
- Remediation - Fix vulnerability
- Recovery - Restore operations
- Lessons Learned - Improve defenses
Best Practices
For Administrators
✓ Do:
- Enable MFA for all admins
- Review permissions regularly
- Monitor audit logs
- Keep software updated
- Test backup recovery
✗ Don't:
- Share admin credentials
- Ignore security alerts
- Skip security training
- Disable security features
For Users
✓ Do:
- Use strong, unique passwords
- Enable MFA
- Report suspicious activity
- Lock sessions when away
✗ Don't:
- Share passwords
- Click suspicious links
- Access from public WiFi
- Ignore security warnings
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