This document outlines the security measures implemented in the SV RAP 8 Event Presence Management application and provides guidelines for maintaining security.

• Invitation-only registration: Users must have a valid invitation code to register
• Admin approval required: New accounts are inactive until approved by staff
• Enhanced password requirements: Minimum 12 characters with complexity validation
• Account lockout protection: Automatic lockout after failed login attempts
• Session security: Secure session configuration with limited lifetime

• Staff permissions: Separate permissions for administrative functions
• Login-required middleware: All pages require authentication except login/register
• Admin interface protection: Enhanced security for admin areas

• Login attempts: 10 attempts per 5 minutes per IP
• Registration attempts: 5 attempts per 5 minutes per IP
• Admin actions: 20 requests per hour for administrative functions
• Fallback rate limiting: Basic protection when django-ratelimit is unavailable

• Account lockout: After 5 failed attempts, accounts are temporarily locked
• IP-based tracking: Failed attempts tracked by both user and IP
• Automatic recovery: Lockouts automatically expire after cooldown period

• File type validation: Multiple layers of file type checking
• Size restrictions: 5MB maximum file size for uploads
• Content scanning: Detection of malicious content in uploads
• MIME type verification: Server-side verification of file types
• Extension filtering: Whitelist of allowed file extensions

• XSS protection: All user inputs are properly escaped
• SQL injection prevention: Django ORM protects against SQL injection
• CSRF protection: All forms protected with CSRF tokens
• Content type validation: Strict content type enforcement

• X-Content-Type-Options: Prevents MIME type sniffing
• X-Frame-Options: Prevents clickjacking attacks
• X-XSS-Protection: Browser-level XSS protection
• Referrer-Policy: Controls referrer information
• Permissions-Policy: Restricts browser features
• HSTS: Enforces HTTPS connections (production)

• Script restrictions: Controlled script execution
• Style restrictions: Secure CSS loading
• Image policies: Controlled image sources
• Frame restrictions: Prevents embedding in frames

• Secure cookies: Cookies marked as secure (HTTPS only)
• HttpOnly cookies: Prevents JavaScript access to session cookies
• SameSite protection: CSRF protection via SameSite attribute
• Session expiration: Sessions expire after 1 hour of inactivity
• Browser close expiration: Sessions end when browser closes

• SSL/TLS encryption: Database connections use encryption
• Connection pooling: Secure connection management
• Parameterized queries: All queries use Django ORM protection
• User permissions: Database user has minimal required permissions

• Authentication attempts: All login/logout events logged
• Failed access attempts: Suspicious activity tracking
• Admin actions: All administrative actions logged
• Security violations: Rate limit and abuse attempts logged
• File upload events: File upload security events tracked

• Log rotation: Automatic log file rotation
• Secure storage: Logs stored securely with restricted access
• Retention policy: Logs retained for security analysis
• Alert system: Critical security events generate alerts

Critical security settings are managed through environment variables:

# Core security
DJANGO_SECRET_KEY=your-secret-key-here
DJANGO_DEBUG=False
DJANGO_ALLOWED_HOSTS=yourdomain.com

# HTTPS settings
SECURE_SSL_REDIRECT=True
SESSION_COOKIE_SECURE=True
CSRF_COOKIE_SECURE=True

# Database security
DB_SSLMODE=require

• Change default secret key to a secure random value
• Set DEBUG=False
• Configure proper ALLOWED_HOSTS
• Enable HTTPS and update security settings
• Set up proper database SSL/TLS
• Configure secure session settings
• Set up log monitoring and alerting
• Review and test all security configurations

• Monitor security logs for suspicious activity
• Review and update dependencies regularly
• Check for Django security updates
• Audit user permissions and access levels
• Review failed authentication attempts
• Validate backup and recovery procedures
• Test incident response procedures

1. Input Validation: Always validate and sanitize user inputs
2. Error Handling: Never expose sensitive information in error messages
3. Authentication: Use Django's built-in authentication system
4. Authorization: Implement proper permission checks
5. Logging: Log security-relevant events appropriately
6. Dependencies: Keep all dependencies updated

1. User Management: Regularly review user accounts and permissions
2. Monitoring: Monitor logs for security events
3. Updates: Apply security updates promptly
4. Backups: Maintain secure, tested backups
5. Access Control: Limit administrative access to necessary personnel
6. Incident Response: Have a plan for security incidents

• Static Analysis: Regular code security scans
• Dependency Scanning: Automated dependency vulnerability checks
• Configuration Validation: Security configuration testing

• Penetration Testing: Regular security assessments
• Authentication Testing: Login/logout flow validation
• Authorization Testing: Permission boundary testing
• Input Validation Testing: XSS and injection testing

1. Detection: Monitor logs and alerts for security events
2. Assessment: Evaluate the severity and scope of the incident
3. Containment: Isolate affected systems and prevent further damage
4. Investigation: Analyze logs and determine the root cause
5. Recovery: Restore systems and implement fixes
6. Documentation: Document the incident and lessons learned

• Technical Lead: [Contact Information]
• System Administrator: [Contact Information]
• Security Team: [Contact Information]

• GDPR Compliance: User data protection and privacy rights
• Data Minimization: Collect only necessary user information
• Data Retention: Clear policies for data retention and deletion
• Access Controls: Strict controls on who can access user data

• OWASP Guidelines: Following OWASP best practices
• Django Security: Adhering to Django security recommendations
• Industry Standards: Following established security frameworks

This document should be reviewed and updated regularly as security measures evolve. Last updated: January 2025

For security concerns or questions, please contact:

• Email: [email protected]
• Emergency: [Emergency Contact Information]

Note: This is a living document. Security is an ongoing process, not a one-time setup. Regular reviews and updates are essential for maintaining a secure application.