Canvas MCP Server

# Security Implementation Guide ## Quick Start This guide helps you implement the security recommendations from the UIUC security requirements evaluation. ## 📚 Documentation Structure All security documentation is in the `docs/` directory: 1. **[UIUC_SECURITY_EXECUTIVE_SUMMARY.md](docs/UIUC_SECURITY_EXECUTIVE_SUMMARY.md)** ⭐ **START HERE** - Executive overview of security evaluation - Key findings and recommendations - Implementation roadmap - Risk assessment 2. **[UIUC_SECURITY_REQUIREMENTS.md](docs/UIUC_SECURITY_REQUIREMENTS.md)** - Comprehensive security requirements analysis - Detailed gap analysis - Security requirements matrix - Technical recommendations 3. **[SECURITY_TESTING_PLAN.md](docs/SECURITY_TESTING_PLAN.md)** - 100+ test case specifications - Automated and manual testing procedures - Security testing tools and setup - Test schedule and reporting 4. **[SECURITY_CHECKLIST.md](docs/SECURITY_CHECKLIST.md)** - Quick reference checklists - Pre-deployment security review - Code review security items - Incident response procedures ## 🚀 Quick Implementation Steps ### 1. Run Security Tests (5 minutes) ```bash # Install test dependencies pip install pytest pytest-asyncio pytest-cov # Run security test suite pytest tests/security/ -v # Run with coverage pytest tests/security/ --cov=src/canvas_mcp --cov-report=html ``` **Expected Results**: Some tests will pass (basic checks), some will be skipped (features not yet implemented). ### 2. Enable Automated Security Scanning (10 minutes) The `.github/workflows/security-testing.yml` workflow is ready to use: 1. Ensure GitHub Actions is enabled for your repository 2. The workflow runs automatically on: - Every push to main/development - Every pull request - Weekly (Sundays) 3. Review results in the **Actions** tab ### 3. Review Current Security Status (30 minutes) 1. Read the [Executive Summary](docs/UIUC_SECURITY_EXECUTIVE_SUMMARY.md) 2. Check the security requirements matrix 3. Review the critical gaps identified 4. Prioritize implementation based on your needs ### 4. Address Critical Security Gaps (varies) **Priority 1: Code Execution Sandboxing** (2-3 weeks) - Implement Docker-based isolation for TypeScript execution - See `docs/UIUC_SECURITY_REQUIREMENTS.md` Section 4.1 **Priority 2: Security Audit Logging** (1 week) - Add logging for PII access and security events - See `docs/UIUC_SECURITY_REQUIREMENTS.md` Section 6.1 **Priority 3: Dependency Scanning** (1 day) - Enable Dependabot in GitHub repository settings - Add pip-audit to CI/CD (already in workflow) ## 🧪 Testing ### Running Specific Test Categories ```bash # FERPA compliance tests pytest tests/security/test_ferpa_compliance.py -v # Authentication security tests pytest tests/security/test_authentication.py -v # Code execution security tests pytest tests/security/test_code_execution.py -v # Input validation tests pytest tests/security/test_input_validation.py -v # Dependency security tests pytest tests/security/test_dependencies.py -v ``` ### Installing Security Testing Tools ```bash # SAST tools pip install bandit semgrep # Dependency scanners pip install pip-audit safety # Secret detection pip install detect-secrets # Run SAST scan bandit -r src/canvas_mcp/ # Run dependency scan pip-audit # Run secret scan detect-secrets scan ``` ## 📊 Security Metrics Dashboard Track these metrics to monitor security posture: | Metric | Target | Current | |--------|--------|---------| | Test Coverage | >80% | TBD | | Critical Vulns | 0 | TBD | | High Vulns | <5 | TBD | | Tests Passing | 100% | ~60% | | FERPA Compliance | 100% | ~70% | Update these metrics after running the security tests. ## 🔒 Critical Security Gaps Summary From the evaluation, these are the critical gaps requiring immediate attention: ### 1. Code Execution Sandboxing ⚠️ CRITICAL **Current**: Code executes with full user permissions **Risk**: Arbitrary code execution, credential theft, system compromise **Solution**: Docker/VM isolation, file system restrictions, network isolation **Effort**: High (2-3 weeks) **Priority**: Critical ### 2. Security Audit Logging ⚠️ CRITICAL **Current**: No logging of PII access or security events **Risk**: FERPA non-compliance, no audit trail, delayed incident detection **Solution**: Implement comprehensive security event logging **Effort**: Medium (1 week) **Priority**: Critical ### 3. Token Encryption ⚠️ HIGH **Current**: API tokens stored in plaintext **Risk**: Token exposure if file system compromised **Solution**: OS credential manager integration **Effort**: Medium (1 week) **Priority**: High ### 4. PII Sanitization ⚠️ HIGH **Current**: Logs may contain student PII **Risk**: FERPA compliance violation **Solution**: Sanitize all logs and error messages **Effort**: Medium (1 week) **Priority**: High ### 5. Security Monitoring ⚠️ MEDIUM **Current**: No automated security monitoring **Risk**: Delayed threat detection **Solution**: Implement monitoring and alerting **Effort**: High (2-3 weeks) **Priority**: Medium ## 📋 Implementation Checklist ### Week 1-2: Critical Fixes - [ ] Review security documentation - [ ] Run security test suite - [ ] Enable GitHub Actions security workflow - [ ] Start code execution sandboxing implementation - [ ] Enable Dependabot for dependency scanning ### Week 3-4: High Priority - [ ] Complete code execution sandboxing - [ ] Implement security audit logging - [ ] Add PII sanitization to logs - [ ] Encrypt API tokens at rest - [ ] Complete FERPA compliance verification ### Week 5-8: Medium Priority - [ ] Implement MCP client authentication - [ ] Add security monitoring and alerting - [ ] Complete all security tests - [ ] Conduct penetration testing - [ ] Document security procedures ### Ongoing: Continuous Improvement - [ ] Weekly automated security scans - [ ] Monthly security reviews - [ ] Quarterly assessments - [ ] Annual third-party audit ## 🆘 Getting Help ### Documentation - **Overview**: [UIUC_SECURITY_EXECUTIVE_SUMMARY.md](docs/UIUC_SECURITY_EXECUTIVE_SUMMARY.md) - **Requirements**: [UIUC_SECURITY_REQUIREMENTS.md](docs/UIUC_SECURITY_REQUIREMENTS.md) - **Testing**: [SECURITY_TESTING_PLAN.md](docs/SECURITY_TESTING_PLAN.md) - **Checklist**: [SECURITY_CHECKLIST.md](docs/SECURITY_CHECKLIST.md) ### Support - **Security Issues**: Use [GitHub Security Advisory](https://github.com/vishalsachdev/canvas-mcp/security/advisories/new) - **Questions**: Open GitHub issue with `security` label - **Policy**: See [SECURITY.md](SECURITY.md) ## 📈 Success Criteria You've successfully implemented the security plan when: 1. ✅ All critical security gaps addressed 2. ✅ Security test suite passing (>80% of tests) 3. ✅ Automated security scanning enabled 4. ✅ Zero critical vulnerabilities 5. ✅ FERPA compliance verified 6. ✅ Security documentation complete 7. ✅ Incident response plan tested 8. ✅ Regular security reviews scheduled ## 🎯 Next Actions **Recommended order:** 1. **Today**: Read [Executive Summary](docs/UIUC_SECURITY_EXECUTIVE_SUMMARY.md) (30 min) 2. **This Week**: Run security tests and enable CI/CD workflow (1 hour) 3. **This Month**: Address critical security gaps (2-3 weeks) 4. **This Quarter**: Complete high and medium priority items (8 weeks) 5. **Ongoing**: Maintain security with regular testing and reviews --- **Version**: 1.0 **Last Updated**: January 2026 **Status**: Ready for Implementation