Security Documentation
Comprehensive security features, configuration, and best practices for SysManage deployments.
Security Overview
SysManage implements enterprise-grade security features designed to protect your infrastructure management platform. Our security model includes multiple layers of protection, comprehensive scanning, and industry best practices.
Core Security Features
🔐 Authentication & Authorization
JWT-based authentication with token rotation, role-based access control (RBAC), and configurable password policies.
🛡️ Mutual TLS (mTLS)
Certificate-based authentication for agents, DNS poisoning protection, and encrypted communication channels.
🔍 Security Scanning
Automated vulnerability scanning with Bandit, Semgrep, Safety, Snyk, and TruffleHog for comprehensive security analysis.
🔒 Network Security
TLS 1.2+ encryption, secure WebSocket communication, CORS protection, and rate limiting on API endpoints.
🔒 Enterprise Secrets Management with OpenBAO
Revolutionary secrets management powered by OpenBAO vault - the crown jewel of SysManage's security architecture.
- Enterprise-grade OpenBAO vault integration
- Automated SSL/TLS certificate deployment
- Centralized SSH key management and deployment
- Zero-trust architecture with comprehensive audit trails
- Military-grade encryption for all sensitive data
🔐 Authentication & Authorization
JWT-based authentication system with token rotation and role-based access control.
- Secure login process with comprehensive validation
- JWT token rotation for enhanced security
- Account locking and login attempt monitoring
- Configurable password policies with real-time validation
- Multi-language password validation messages
🛡️ Mutual TLS (mTLS)
Certificate-based authentication system for secure agent communication.
- Automatic certificate generation during host approval
- DNS poisoning protection with certificate pinning
- Agent identity verification and spoofing prevention
- Secure certificate storage with restricted permissions
- Certificate lifecycle management and rotation
📦 Package Uninstallation Security
Security considerations and best practices for package uninstallation operations in enterprise environments.
- Risk assessment frameworks for package removal
- Role-based access controls and approval workflows
- Security audit trails and compliance
- Incident response for package-related security issues
- Secure configuration management
- Continuous security monitoring and improvement
🔍 Security Scanning
Comprehensive automated security scanning infrastructure.
- Python security analysis with Bandit
- Multi-language scanning with Semgrep
- Dependency vulnerability scanning (Safety, Snyk)
- Secrets detection with TruffleHog
- SARIF integration with GitHub Security tab
🔒 Network Security
Encrypted communication and network-level protection.
- TLS 1.2+ encryption for all communications
- WebSocket Secure (WSS) for real-time communication
- CORS protection and rate limiting
- No inbound ports required for agents
- Firewall-friendly architecture
⚙️ Security Configuration
Security settings and configuration options.
- Password policy configuration
- JWT secret management
- Certificate storage and permissions
- Security warning system
- Default credential detection
🗄️ Database Security
UUID-based primary keys and secure database design patterns for enhanced security.
- UUID-based primary keys prevent ID enumeration attacks
- Non-sequential identifiers prevent replay attacks
- Eliminates predictable resource URL patterns
- Enhanced privacy through non-correlatable identifiers
- GDPR compliance support for data anonymization
- Secure installation script with unique tokens
📋 Best Practices
Security recommendations and deployment guidelines.
- Production deployment security checklist
- Certificate management best practices
- Network security recommendations
- User account security guidelines
- Monitoring and audit logging
Security Scanning Infrastructure
SysManage implements comprehensive automated security scanning through CI/CD pipeline integration:
Security Tools
Bandit: Python static security analysis
Semgrep: Multi-language security analysis
Safety: Python dependency scanning
Snyk: npm dependency monitoring
TruffleHog: Secrets detection
Scanning Schedule
- Every push to main and develop branches
- Every pull request for code review
- Weekly scheduled scans (Sundays at 2 AM UTC)
- SARIF uploads to GitHub Security tab
Agent Approval System
SysManage implements a manual approval system for agent registration to ensure only authorized hosts can connect:
Approval Workflow
- Agent Registration: New agents register via `/host/register` endpoint with "pending" status
- Connection Blocked: Agents with "pending" or "rejected" status cannot establish WebSocket connections
- Administrator Approval: Administrators review and approve agents through the web interface
- Certificate Generation: Server generates unique client certificates for approved hosts
- Secure Connection: Approved agents can establish full WebSocket connectivity with mTLS
Security Benefits
- Authorized Access Only: Prevents unauthorized agents from connecting
- Manual Review: Administrators can verify each host before approval
- Audit Trail: All approvals and rejections are logged
- Certificate-Based Security: Approved hosts receive unique certificates for enhanced security
Vulnerability Reporting
We take security seriously and appreciate responsible disclosure of security vulnerabilities.
🔒 For Security Issues (DO NOT create public issues)
- Email: Send details to security@sysmanage.org
- Include:
- Description of the vulnerability
- Steps to reproduce
- Potential impact assessment
- Suggested fix (if available)
- Response Time: We will acknowledge receipt within 48 hours
- Updates: You'll receive updates every 7 days until resolution
Responsible Disclosure Process
- Initial Report: Security researcher reports issue privately
- Acknowledgment: We confirm receipt and begin investigation
- Investigation: We assess impact and develop fixes
- Fix Development: Patches are developed and tested
- Coordinated Release: Fix is released with security advisory
- Public Disclosure: Details shared after fix is available