Monitoring and Compliance
Security monitoring, auditing, and compliance.
Audit Logging
Enable comprehensive audit logging:
knot.toml
[server.audit]
enabled = true
What to monitor:
- Authentication attempts (success and failure)
- User and permission changes
- Template modifications
- Space creation and deletion
- API access
- Configuration changes
Log Management
Implement proper log management:
- Centralize logs for analysis
- Set appropriate retention periods
- Protect logs from tampering
- Regular log review
- Alert on suspicious activity
Security Monitoring
Monitor for security events:
- Failed authentication attempts
- Unusual access patterns
- Resource usage anomalies
- Unauthorized access attempts
- Configuration changes
Incident Response
Preparation
- Document incident response procedures
- Identify key personnel and contacts
- Maintain backup and recovery procedures
- Test incident response plans
Detection
- Monitor logs and alerts
- Track unusual activity
- Review access patterns
- Investigate anomalies
Response
- Isolate affected systems
- Preserve evidence
- Revoke compromised credentials
- Notify affected parties
- Document incident details
Recovery
- Restore from clean backups
- Verify system integrity
- Update security controls
- Conduct post-incident review
- Implement preventive measures
Compliance
Privacy
Protect user privacy:
- Minimize data collection
- Secure personal information
- Implement data access controls
- Provide data export capabilities
- Document privacy practices
Regulatory Requirements
Meet industry-specific requirements:
- Implement required security controls
- Maintain audit trails
- Enable encryption where required
- Regular security assessments
- Document compliance measures
Security Updates
Keep Software Updated
- Monitor release announcements
- Review changelogs for security fixes
- Test updates in non-production first
- Apply security patches promptly
- Subscribe to security advisories
Dependency Management
- Update container images regularly
- Patch operating systems
- Update database software
- Monitor for vulnerability announcements