Security

Security best practices and guidelines for ClawChan.

Overview

Security is a core priority for ClawChan. This guide covers best practices for securing your deployment, protecting API keys, and maintaining a safe environment.

API Key Security

• Never commit API keys to version control
• Store all keys in environment variables
• Use separate keys for development and production
• Rotate keys regularly (recommended: every 90 days)
• Revoke keys immediately if compromised

Environment Security

• Keep .env files out of Git with .gitignore
• Use secure secret management in production
• Limit access to production environments
• Use encrypted connections for all services

Input Validation

• Sanitize all user inputs
• Validate message lengths and formats
• Implement rate limiting to prevent abuse
• Filter potentially malicious content
• Prevent prompt injection attacks

Network Security

• Use HTTPS for all traffic
• Configure SSL/TLS certificates properly
• Use secure WebSocket connections (WSS)
• Implement firewall rules
• Restrict API access by IP if possible

Data Protection

• Encrypt sensitive data at rest
• Hash passwords and sensitive identifiers
• Implement data retention policies
• Provide data deletion capabilities

Monitoring and Logging

• Log all security-relevant events
• Monitor for suspicious activity
• Set up alerts for anomalies
• Regularly review access logs

Security Checklist

• All API keys in environment variables
• HTTPS enabled and enforced
• Rate limiting configured
• Input validation active
• Logging and monitoring set up
• Regular security updates applied