Protection

This section outlines the protection mechanisms implemented in the demo-recipes project.

Data Security

The demo-recipes project prioritizes data security and adheres to relevant privacy regulations.

• Data Masking: Sensitive data, such as user names and addresses, is masked to prevent accidental exposure. This process replaces sensitive information with non-sensitive values.

  • Example:
    • Input: John Doe, 123 Main Street, Anytown, CA 91234
    • Output: [Masked Name], [Masked Address]

• Data Encryption: Sensitive data is encrypted both in transit and at rest.

  • In Transit Encryption: Data is encrypted during transmission between the client and server using HTTPS, ensuring secure communication.
    • Reference: https://www.cloudflare.com/learning/ssl/what-is-https/
  • At Rest Encryption: Data is encrypted when stored in the database, preventing unauthorized access.
    • Reference: https://www.mongodb.com/docs/manual/core/encryption/

• Data Anonymization: Non-sensitive data is anonymized to protect user privacy.

  • Example:
    • Input: Recipe: Chocolate Chip Cookies, Created by John Doe
    • Output: Recipe: Chocolate Chip Cookies, Created by [Anonymized User ID]

Access Control

• Role-Based Access Control (RBAC): Users are assigned roles with specific permissions to access resources.
  • Example:
    • Admin role: Full access to all data and functionality
    • User role: Access to specific data and features based on their role
• Authentication: Users are authenticated using secure mechanisms like password hashing.
  • Reference: https://auth0.com/blog/password-hashing-best-practices/
• Authorization: Users are authorized to access resources based on their roles and permissions.

Logging and Monitoring

• Access Logs: All user actions are logged to track activity.
• Security Monitoring: System logs are regularly monitored for suspicious activity.
• Auditing: Regular audits are conducted to ensure compliance with security policies.

Vulnerability Management

• Regular Vulnerability Scanning: Regular vulnerability scans are performed to identify and address security vulnerabilities.
  • Reference: https://nmap.org/
• Security Patches: Security patches are promptly applied to address known vulnerabilities.

These security measures are designed to protect sensitive data and prevent unauthorized access.