Security Framework Overview
Zzyra’s planned security framework will implement a defense-in-depth approach, designed to protect sensitive operations across both traditional enterprise systems and blockchain networks. Security considerations are being embedded at every architectural layer.Current Security: Basic authentication via Magic SDK and secure database storage are implemented.
Planned Security: Comprehensive enterprise-grade security layers for protecting private keys, credentials, and business-critical operations.
Security Architecture Overview
Core Security Principles
1. Defense in Depth (Planned)
Planned security layers to protect against various threat vectors:Perimeter Security
📋 Planned: API gateways, firewalls, and DDoS protection at the network edge
Application Security
🚧 In Development: Secure coding practices, input validation, and output encoding
Data Security
✅ Current: Basic encryption | 📋 Planned: Advanced encryption at rest and in transit
Infrastructure Security
📋 Planned: Hardened systems, network segmentation, monitoring
2. Principle of Least Privilege (Development Vision)
Planned access control approach:User Access Control
User Access Control
Users receive only the permissions necessary for their specific role and
responsibilities within the organization.
Service Permissions
Service Permissions
Each service component has access only to the resources and data required for
its specific function.
API Limitations
API Limitations
API keys and service accounts are scoped to specific operations with
time-based restrictions where appropriate.
Network Access
Network Access
Network connections are restricted to required endpoints with explicit
allow-listing and monitoring.
3. Zero Trust Security Model (Future Implementation)
Planned zero trust implementation:- Continuous Verification: 📋 Planned - All requests will be authenticated and authorized
- Contextual Access: 📋 Planned - Access decisions based on user, device, location, and behavior
- Micro-Segmentation: 📋 Planned - Network traffic isolation and monitoring
- Behavioral Analysis: 📋 Planned - Anomalous behavior triggers additional verification
Credential Management
Planned Secure Storage Architecture
Hardware Security Modules (HSMs) - Future Implementation
Planned HSM capabilities:- HSM Integration
- Key Management
- Performance
- Key Generation: Cryptographic keys generated within HSM - Secure Operations: Private key operations never leave HSM - Tamper Resistance: Hardware-level protection against physical attacks - FIPS 140-2 Level 3: Certified security standard compliance
Credential Isolation (Planned)
Planned credential type isolation:Blockchain Private Keys
Enterprise API Credentials
Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) - In Development
Planned Permission Model
Granular permissions will govern all platform operations:Dynamic Permission Evaluation
Network Security (Development Roadmap)
Planned Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) Architecture
Network Segmentation
Network Segmentation
Separate subnets for different service tiers with controlled inter-subnet
communication through security groups and NACLs.
Private Subnets
Private Subnets
Sensitive services run in private subnets with no direct internet access,
communicating through NAT gateways.
Public Subnets
Public Subnets
Only load balancers and API gateways in public subnets, with strict ingress
rules and DDoS protection.
Database Security
Database Security
Databases in isolated subnets with encryption at rest, backup encryption,
and access restricted to application tiers.
Firewall and Intrusion Detection
Data Protection
Current Status: Database encryption in place via PostgreSQL. Advanced encryption features in development.
Planned Encryption Standards
- Encryption at Rest
- Encryption in Transit
- Application-Level
- AES-256: Industry-standard encryption for stored data - Key Management: HSM-backed key management system - Database Encryption: Transparent data encryption (TDE) - File System: Encrypted storage volumes
Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
Audit and Compliance (Development Vision)
Planned Comprehensive Audit Trails
All system activities will be logged for security and compliance:Planned Compliance Frameworks
Zzyra will support various compliance requirements:SOC 2 Type II
SOC 2 Type II
Comprehensive controls for security, availability, processing integrity,
confidentiality, and privacy of customer data.
GDPR Compliance
GDPR Compliance
Data protection controls including right to erasure, data portability, and
privacy by design principles.
HIPAA (Healthcare)
HIPAA (Healthcare)
Additional controls for healthcare data including business associate
agreements and enhanced encryption.
PCI DSS
PCI DSS
Payment card industry security standards for systems handling cardholder
data.
Transaction Safety (Development Priority)
Planned Blockchain Transaction Security
Planned protections for blockchain operations:Simulation Mode
Test transactions in simulation before execution to prevent costly mistakes
Multi-Signature
Require multiple approvals for high-value or sensitive transactions
Spending Limits
Configurable daily/monthly limits for automated transactions
Approval Workflows
Manual approval requirements for transactions above thresholds
Smart Contract Security
Incident Response (Future Implementation)
Planned Security Incident Management
Structured approach to security incidents:1
Detection
Automated monitoring systems detect potential security incidents
2
Classification
Incidents are classified by severity and potential impact
3
Response
Automated and manual response procedures are triggered
4
Investigation
Forensic analysis determines scope and root cause
5
Recovery
Systems are restored to secure operational state
6
Post-Incident
Lessons learned are incorporated into security improvements
Automated Response Capabilities
Security Monitoring (Development Roadmap)
Planned Real-Time Threat Detection
Behavioral Analytics
Behavioral Analytics
AI-powered analysis of user behavior to detect anomalies and potential
insider threats.
Network Monitoring
Network Monitoring
Continuous monitoring of network traffic for malicious activity and data
exfiltration attempts.
Application Security
Application Security
Runtime application security monitoring (RASP) to detect and prevent attacks.
Infrastructure Monitoring
Infrastructure Monitoring
System-level monitoring for unauthorized access, privilege escalation, and
malware.
Security Metrics and KPIs
- Mean Time to Detection (MTTD): Average time to detect security incidents
- Mean Time to Response (MTTR): Average time to respond to incidents
- Security Score: Overall security posture measurement
- Vulnerability Metrics: Number and severity of identified vulnerabilities
- Compliance Score: Adherence to regulatory requirements
Security Development Roadmap
Implementation Phases
- Phase 1: Foundation (Q1-Q2 2025)
- Phase 2: Enterprise (Q3-Q4 2025)
- Phase 3: Advanced (2026+)
📋 Planned:
- Enhanced authentication & authorization
- Basic audit logging system
- Secure credential storage
- Input validation & sanitization
Development Note: Security is a top priority in Zzyra’s development roadmap. While we’re building towards enterprise-grade security, current implementation focuses on foundational security measures with plans for comprehensive security frameworks.