# Security Guidelines

**Version**: v1.2.3 | **Status**: Active | **Last Updated**: March 2026

## Overview

Security guidelines and best practices for the Codomyrmex platform, covering secure development practices, vulnerability management, and security considerations for integrations and deployments.

## Security Principles

### Core Security Principles
- **Defense in Depth**: Multiple layers of security controls
- **Least Privilege**: Minimal required permissions for operations
- **Fail-Safe Defaults**: Secure default configurations
- **Security by Design**: Security considerations in all design decisions

## Secure Development Practices

### Code Security
- Input validation and sanitization
- Secure coding patterns and libraries
- Regular security code reviews
- Automated security testing integration

### Authentication and Authorization
- Secure authentication mechanisms
- Proper session management
- Role-based access control (RBAC)
- Secure credential storage

### Data Protection
- Encryption at rest and in transit
- Secure data handling practices
- Privacy protection measures
- Data retention policies

## Integration Security

### API Security
- Secure API design and implementation
- Authentication and authorization
- Rate limiting and abuse protection
- Secure error handling

### External System Integration
- Secure communication protocols
- Certificate and key management
- Secure credential exchange
- Integration security monitoring

## Deployment Security

### Infrastructure Security
- Secure infrastructure configuration
- Network security and segmentation
- Secure deployment pipelines
- Infrastructure monitoring and alerting

### Container Security
- Secure container images
- Runtime security controls
- Vulnerability scanning
- Secure orchestration practices

## Security Monitoring

### Security Monitoring
- Security event logging and monitoring
- Intrusion detection and response
- Security metrics and reporting
- Incident response procedures

### Vulnerability Management
- Regular vulnerability assessments
- Security patch management
- Vulnerability prioritization
- Remediation tracking and reporting

## Compliance and Standards

### Security Standards
- Industry security standards compliance
- Regulatory requirements adherence
- Security framework implementation
- Audit and compliance reporting

## Security Resources

### Security Tools and Resources
- Security testing tools and frameworks
- Security monitoring and alerting systems
- Security training and awareness resources
- Security incident response playbooks

## Navigation

- **Parent Directory**: [reference](../README.md) - Reference documentation overview
- **Project Root**: [README](../../README.md) - Main project documentation
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