Security Guide

Comprehensive security guide for HostingCo system including authentication, authorization, data protection, and security best practices.

🔐 Authentication

JWT Token Authentication

The HostingCo system uses JSON Web Tokens (JWT) for authentication.

Authorization: Bearer <jwt-token>

Token Management

Token Expiration: 24 hours (configurable)
Token Refresh: Automatic refresh on API calls
Token Storage: HTTP-only cookies for security

Default Credentials

Admin: admin@hostingco.com / admin123
Important: Change default credentials immediately after installation

Authorization

Role-Based Access Control

  • Admin: Full system access
  • Manager: Limited administrative access
  • User: Basic user access
  • Guest: Read-only access

Permission System

// Example permission check
if (user.hasPermission('servers.create')) {
  // Allow server creation
}

Data Protection

Encryption

At Rest: AES-256 encryption for sensitive data
In Transit: TLS 1.3 for all communications
Passwords: bcrypt hashing with salt

Data Privacy

  • PII encryption and masking
  • Data retention policies
  • GDPR compliance features
  • Audit logging for all data access

Security Best Practices

Environment Security

Environment Variables: Never commit secrets to version control
Database: Use strong passwords and limit access
Network: Configure firewalls and VPN access

Regular Security Tasks

# Security audit
npm run security:audit

# Update dependencies
npm run security:update

# Scan for vulnerabilities
npm run security:scan

Incident Response

Security Incident Procedures

  1. Immediate containment and assessment
  2. Document and investigate the incident
  3. Notify stakeholders and authorities if required
  4. Implement security improvements
  5. Conduct post-incident review

Emergency Contacts

Security Team: security@hostingco.com
Emergency Hotline: +1-555-SECURITY
Legal Counsel: legal@hostingco.com