Security
Security considerations for deploying Knot.
Overview
Knot is designed for trusted environments. Deploy on private networks with VPN access for remote users.
Key principles:
- Defense in depth
- Principle of least privilege
- Regular security updates
- Comprehensive monitoring
- Incident preparedness
Topics
- Network Security: Network configuration and access control.
- Authentication: User authentication and access control.
- Data Protection: Protecting data at rest and in transit.
- Monitoring: Security monitoring, auditing, and compliance.
Security Checklist
Before deploying to production:
- Strong encryption keys generated and secured
- Two-factor authentication enabled
- Database secured with strong passwords
- Network access restricted to private network or VPN
- Firewall rules configured
- SSL/TLS certificates configured
- Audit logging enabled
- Backup procedures tested
- User roles and permissions configured
- Resource quotas set
- Security monitoring in place
- Incident response plan documented
- Regular update schedule established