ITMCP

--- id: DOC-security-features-001 created: 2023-05-22 --- # Enterprise Security Features itmcp is designed with enterprise-grade security features to ensure secure operations in high-scale environments. This document outlines the key security components and best practices for implementation. ## Security Level: Enterprise itmcp is built to meet enterprise security requirements with comprehensive protection mechanisms: ## Session Management Robust session management protects against unauthorized access and session-based attacks: ### Features - **Secure Session Creation**: Cryptographically secure session ID generation - **Session Expiration**: Automatic timeout after configurable periods of inactivity - **Concurrent Session Control**: Limits on simultaneous sessions per user - **Session Validation**: Real-time validation of session integrity and authenticity - **Session Regeneration**: Periodic regeneration of session IDs to prevent hijacking - **Secure Storage**: Encrypted session storage with access controls ### Implementation Sessions are implemented using a multi-layered approach: 1. Session initiation with secure token generation 2. Regular validation checks during command execution 3. Automatic expiration based on timeout settings 4. Session context maintained for command execution continuity ### Configuration Session behavior can be configured in `config.yaml`: ```yaml session_management: timeout_minutes: 30 max_inactive_time: 15 max_sessions_per_user: 3 token_refresh_interval: 10 secure_storage_encryption: AES-256 ``` ## Audit Logging Comprehensive audit logging for security monitoring and compliance: ### Features - **Command Logging**: Records of all executed commands with timestamps - **User Attribution**: Association of actions with specific users/sessions - **Success/Failure Logging**: Records of command execution results - **Access Logging**: Tracking of authentication and authorization events - **Security Event Flagging**: Highlighting of potentially suspicious activities - **Tamper-Evident Logs**: Mechanisms to detect log tampering ### Implementation The audit logging system implements: 1. Structured log format with consistent metadata 2. Secure log storage with tamper detection 3. Log rotation and archiving for long-term retention 4. Integration capabilities with SIEM systems 5. Real-time monitoring for security events ### Configuration Audit logging can be configured in `config.yaml`: ```yaml audit_logging: enabled: true log_level: INFO log_format: "%(asctime)s - %(name)s - %(levelname)s - %(message)s" log_file: "/var/log/itmcp/audit.log" log_rotation: true rotation_size_mb: 10 retention_days: 90 tamper_detection: true alert_on_suspicious: true ``` ## Additional Security Features ### Access Control - **Command Whitelisting**: Strict control over permitted commands - **Directory Restrictions**: Limited access to specified directories - **Host Restrictions**: Connection limitations to approved hosts ### Secure Communication - **Encryption**: All data in transit protected with TLS 1.3 - **Certificate Validation**: Validation of server certificates - **Secure Protocols**: Modern, secure communication protocols ### Threat Protection - **Rate Limiting**: Protection against brute force and DoS attacks - **Input Validation**: Sanitization of command inputs - **Vulnerability Scanning**: Regular scanning of dependencies - **Anomaly Detection**: Identification of unusual command patterns ## Security Best Practices ### Deployment Recommendations 1. **Isolated Environment**: Deploy in a segregated network or container 2. **Least Privilege**: Run with minimal required permissions 3. **Regular Updates**: Keep dependencies and system packages updated 4. **Backup Strategy**: Implement regular backups of configuration and logs 5. **Monitoring**: Set up real-time monitoring of logs and events ### Operational Security 1. **Regular Reviews**: Periodically review audit logs and access patterns 2. **Security Testing**: Schedule penetration testing and security assessments 3. **Incident Response**: Establish procedures for security incidents 4. **Documentation**: Maintain up-to-date security documentation 5. **User Training**: Ensure users understand security implications ## Compliance Considerations itmcp can be configured to assist with compliance requirements for: - **SOC 2**: Audit controls and security monitoring - **GDPR**: Data protection and access controls - **PCI DSS**: Secure handling of sensitive environments - **HIPAA**: Protection of systems with sensitive information *Note: While itmcp provides security features that can support compliance efforts, full compliance depends on proper configuration, deployment, and organizational policies.*