Spotter-SAST
🔍 Spotter-SAST v2.1.0: Enterprise Security Analysis Platform
A comprehensive Model Context Protocol (MCP) server providing enterprise-grade Static Application Security Testing (SAST) with advanced compliance verification, multi-tenant management, AI-powered analysis, and automated remediation workflows.
🚀 Overview
Spotter-SAST is an advanced security analysis platform that combines multiple industry-standard SAST tools with intelligent automation, continuous monitoring, comprehensive compliance verification, and enterprise-grade reporting. Built on the Model Context Protocol (MCP), it provides both real-time security analysis and long-term security posture management with support for 9 major compliance frameworks.
🎯 Core Features
🔧 Multi-Tool Integration: Seamlessly integrates Semgrep, Bandit, ESLint, and njsscan
🏛️ Compliance Verification: Support for HIPAA, GDPR, PCI DSS, ISO 27001, SOX, NIST CSF, CCPA, FISMA/FedRAMP
🔄 Compliance Drift Detection: Monitor compliance posture changes over time
🏢 Multi-Tenant Management: Manage multiple organizations with different compliance requirements
🔒 Evidence Collection: Cryptographically signed evidence with chain of custody
🤖 Automated Remediation: Framework-specific remediation workflows with SLA tracking
📊 Advanced Analytics: Predictive compliance analytics and executive dashboards
🤖 AI-Powered Fixes: Intelligent vulnerability remediation with confidence scoring
👁️ Continuous Monitoring: Real-time file system monitoring with automated alerts
📈 Enterprise Reporting: Multiple formats including HTML, JSON, Markdown, and SARIF
🛡️ Enterprise Security: OAuth 2.0, RBAC, audit logging, and session management
🏗️ Architecture
Core Components
MultiToolScanner: Orchestrates multiple SAST tools for comprehensive analysis
SecurityManager: Handles authentication, authorization, and audit logging
ContinuousMonitor: Provides real-time file monitoring and scheduled scans
AdvancedReporting: Generates comprehensive reports in multiple formats
AIAutoFixer: Intelligent vulnerability remediation with validation
Enhanced Compliance Components (v2.1.0)
ComplianceDriftDetector: Monitors compliance posture changes and detects degradation
MultiTenantComplianceManager: Manages compliance for multiple organizations/teams
ComplianceEvidenceCollector: Collects and secures compliance evidence with cryptographic integrity
ComplianceRemediationEngine: Automated remediation workflows with SLA tracking
📁 Project Structure
Path | Description |
| Contains the core application source code. |
├── | The main MCP server, integrating over 15 tools. |
├── | Houses all compliance-related logic. |
│ ├── | Contains the 4 core compliance verification classes. |
│ ├── | Includes 10 compliance-specific MCP tools. |
│ └── | Stores detailed compliance audit logs. |
└── | Stores general application logs. |
| All configuration files for the application. |
├── | Definitions for 9 supported compliance frameworks. |
├── | User-defined compliance configurations. |
├── | Settings for advanced compliance features. |
├── | Organization-specific custom compliance rules. |
├── | Custom security policy definitions. |
├── | Configuration for application monitoring. |
├── | Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) role definitions. |
└── | Configurations for multi-tenant deployments. |
| Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and related scripts. |
├── | Contains Docker configurations and Dockerfiles. |
└── | Helper and management scripts. |
├── | A script for managing compliance tasks. |
└── | Utility script for Docker operations. |
| Stores baseline configurations for drift detection. |
| Contains cryptographically signed evidence for audits. |
| Generated reports from the remediation workflow. |
| Automated tests for the application. |
└── | The testing suite specifically for compliance features. |
| Comprehensive project documentation. |
Supported Languages & Tools
Language | Tools | Extensions |
JavaScript/TypeScript | Semgrep, ESLint, njsscan, Patterns |
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Python | Semgrep, Bandit, Patterns |
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Java/Kotlin | Semgrep, Patterns |
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C#/.NET | Semgrep, Patterns |
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Go | Semgrep, Patterns |
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PHP | Semgrep, Patterns |
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Ruby | Semgrep, Patterns |
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C/C++ | Semgrep, Patterns |
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Rust | Semgrep, Patterns |
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🚀 Quick Start
1. Prerequisites
Node.js Dependencies:
npm installPython Security Tools:
pip install -r requirements.txtRequired tools:
Semgrep - Multi-language static analysis
Bandit - Python security linter
ESLint - JavaScript/TypeScript security rules
2. Configuration
Create environment configuration:
cp .env.example .envKey environment variables:
# Organization Configuration
ORGANIZATION_INDUSTRY=general # healthcare, finance, ecommerce, government, general
ORGANIZATION_NAME=Your Organization
CONTACT_EMAIL=compliance@yourorg.com
# Security Configuration
JWT_SECRET=your-secure-jwt-secret
ENABLE_RBAC=true
ENABLE_AUDIT_LOGGING=true
# Enhanced Compliance Features
ENABLE_ENHANCED_COMPLIANCE=true
ENABLE_COMPLIANCE_DRIFT_DETECTION=true
ENABLE_MULTI_TENANT_MANAGEMENT=true
ENABLE_EVIDENCE_COLLECTION=true
ENABLE_AUTOMATED_REMEDIATION=true
ENABLE_ADVANCED_ANALYTICS=true
# Framework-Specific (auto-enabled based on ORGANIZATION_INDUSTRY)
ENABLE_HIPAA=false
ENABLE_GDPR=false
ENABLE_PCI_DSS=false
ENABLE_ISO27001=false
ENABLE_SOX=false
ENABLE_NIST_CSF=true3. Launch Server
npm startThe server will start with:
✅ 15+ MCP tools (8 core + 7 compliance tools)
✅ Multi-tool SAST capabilities (Semgrep, Bandit, ESLint, njsscan)
✅ Real-time compliance monitoring with drift detection
✅ Multi-tenant compliance management
✅ Cryptographic evidence collection with chain of custody
✅ Automated remediation workflows with SLA tracking
✅ AI-powered auto-fixes with validation
✅ Advanced analytics and executive dashboards
🔧 Available MCP Tools (15+ Tools)
Core Scanning Tools
enhanced_scan_file
Comprehensive multi-tool SAST scan for individual files with AI analysis
{
"filepath": "/path/to/file.js",
"tools": ["semgrep", "eslint"],
"policies": ["owasp", "pci"],
"includeFixSuggestions": true,
"user_token": "jwt-token"
}enhanced_scan_directory
Directory-wide security analysis with continuous monitoring
{
"dirpath": "/path/to/project",
"enableMonitoring": true,
"schedule": "0 */6 * * *",
"policies": ["owasp", "enterprise_security"]
}Enhanced Compliance Tools (v2.1.0)
compliance_scan
Comprehensive compliance scanning with framework-specific analysis
{
"filepath": "/path/to/code",
"frameworks": ["hipaa", "gdpr", "pci_dss"],
"industry": "healthcare",
"include_recommendations": true
}compliance_frameworks_manage
Manage compliance frameworks (enable/disable/configure)
{
"action": "enable",
"framework": "hipaa",
"industry": "healthcare"
}compliance_drift_baseline
Create compliance baselines for drift detection
{
"project_path": "./src",
"frameworks": ["hipaa", "gdpr"],
"baseline_name": "production_baseline"
}compliance_drift_detect
Detect compliance drift from established baselines
{
"project_path": "./src",
"frameworks": ["hipaa", "gdpr"]
}register_compliance_tenant
Register organization/team for multi-tenant compliance management
{
"tenant_id": "acme_healthcare",
"tenant_config": {
"name": "ACME Healthcare",
"industry": "healthcare",
"template": "healthcare_hipaa",
"riskTolerance": "zero"
}
}tenant_compliance_assessment
Perform tenant-specific compliance assessment
{
"tenant_id": "acme_healthcare",
"project_path": "./patient_portal"
}collect_compliance_evidence
Collect cryptographically signed compliance evidence
{
"scan_path": "./src",
"frameworks": ["hipaa", "pci"],
"collector": "security@company.com",
"notes": "Pre-deployment compliance scan"
}generate_compliance_audit_report
Generate comprehensive audit reports with evidence chain
{
"frameworks": ["hipaa", "pci"],
"time_range": {
"start": "2024-01-01T00:00:00Z",
"end": "2024-12-31T23:59:59Z"
},
"report_format": "detailed"
}trigger_compliance_remediation
Trigger automated compliance remediation workflows
{
"finding": {
"type": "hardcoded_secrets",
"severity": "Critical",
"file": "./config/database.js"
},
"framework": "hipaa",
"automation_level": "semi_automatic"
}compliance_analytics_dashboard
Advanced compliance analytics with predictive insights
{
"time_range": {
"start": "2024-01-01T00:00:00Z",
"end": "2024-12-31T23:59:59Z"
},
"frameworks": ["hipaa", "gdpr", "pci"],
"include_predictions": true
}AI-Powered & Analytics Tools
ai_enhanced_auto_fix
Intelligent vulnerability remediation with validation
{
"filepath": "/path/to/file.js",
"strategy": "balanced",
"validate_fixes": true,
"create_backup": true
}start_continuous_monitoring
Real-time security monitoring with automated alerts
{
"project_path": "/path/to/project",
"schedule": "0 */6 * * *",
"alert_thresholds": {
"critical": 0,
"high": 5
}
}security_dashboard
Real-time security metrics and alerts dashboard
{
"time_range": "24h",
"include_trends": true,
"include_alerts": true
}Reporting & Policy Management
generate_enhanced_report
Comprehensive security reporting with executive summaries
{
"scan_path": "/path/to/project",
"report_dir": "./reports",
"format": "sarif",
"include_executive_summary": true,
"include_compliance_matrix": true
}manage_security_policies
Policy and compliance management
{
"action": "check",
"policy_name": "owasp",
"scan_results": {...}
}get_enhanced_vulnerability_info
Comprehensive vulnerability information with OWASP mapping
{
"vuln_type": "sql_injection"
}🛡️ Enhanced Security & Compliance Framework (v2.1.0)
Supported Compliance Frameworks (9 Frameworks)
Framework | Industry | Auto-Enabled | SLA | Key Features |
HIPAA | Healthcare | ✅ healthcare | 4 hours | PHI detection, breach notification |
GDPR | All | ✅ ecommerce | 72 hours | Data subject rights, privacy by design |
PCI DSS | Finance/Ecommerce | ✅ finance/ecommerce | 2 hours | Cardholder data protection |
ISO 27001 | Enterprise | ✅ general | - | Information security management |
SOX | Financial | ✅ finance | 8 hours | Financial reporting controls |
NIST CSF | All | ✅ all industries | - | Cybersecurity framework |
CCPA | All | ✅ ecommerce | - | California consumer privacy |
FISMA | Government | ✅ government | - | Federal information security |
FedRAMP | Government | ✅ government | - | Federal cloud security |
Enhanced Compliance Features (v2.1.0)
🔄 Compliance Drift Detection
Baseline Management: Cryptographic snapshots of compliance state
Change Detection: Configurable thresholds (5%, 15%, 25%)
Early Warning: Automated alerts on compliance degradation
Trend Analysis: Historical compliance trajectory tracking
🏢 Multi-Tenant Management
Industry Templates: Healthcare, Finance, Government, Enterprise
Risk Tolerance: Zero, Minimal, Low, Medium, High levels
Custom Frameworks: Per-tenant compliance requirements
Isolated Assessments: Tenant-specific compliance scoring
🔒 Evidence Collection & Chain of Custody
Cryptographic Integrity: SHA-256 hashing, digital signatures
Audit Trail: Tamper-proof evidence chain of custody
Legal Grade: Court-admissible compliance evidence
Automated Collection: Evidence from every compliance scan
🤖 Automated Remediation Workflows
Framework-Specific: HIPAA (4hr SLA), PCI DSS (2hr SLA), GDPR (72hr SLA)
Automation Levels: Automatic, Semi-automatic, Manual
Stakeholder Notification: Role-based alert distribution
SLA Tracking: Compliance violation response times
Vulnerability Detection (Enhanced Categories)
Category | OWASP Mapping | CWE | Severity | Compliance Impact |
SQL Injection | A03_Injection | CWE-89 | Critical | HIPAA, GDPR, PCI DSS |
Cross-Site Scripting | A03_Injection | CWE-79 | High | All frameworks |
Hardcoded Secrets | A02_Cryptographic_Failures | CWE-798 | Critical | HIPAA, PCI DSS, GDPR |
Command Injection | A03_Injection | CWE-78 | Critical | All frameworks |
Weak Cryptography | A02_Cryptographic_Failures | CWE-327 | Medium | HIPAA, PCI DSS |
Path Traversal | A01_Broken_Access_Control | CWE-22 | High | All frameworks |
Insecure Random | A02_Cryptographic_Failures | CWE-338 | Medium | PCI DSS, HIPAA |
Debug Code | A09_Security_Logging_Monitoring_Failures | CWE-489 | Low | SOX, ISO 27001 |
Insecure Deserialization | A08_Software_Data_Integrity_Failures | CWE-502 | High | All frameworks |
Role-Based Access Control (Enhanced RBAC)
Role | Level | Key Permissions | Compliance Access |
Security Admin | 4 | Full administrative access ( | All compliance tools |
Compliance Officer | 4 | Compliance management, audit reports | All compliance tools |
Security Analyst | 3 | Analysis, reporting, policy management | Read/execute compliance tools |
Developer | 2 | Scanning, fix suggestions, basic reporting | Limited compliance access |
Auditor | 1 | Read-only access to scans and compliance | Read-only compliance data |
Viewer | 0 | Basic dashboard and report viewing | Dashboard viewing only |
💼 Industry-Specific Usage Examples
Healthcare Organization Setup
# 1. Configure for healthcare industry
echo "ORGANIZATION_INDUSTRY=healthcare" >> .env
echo "ENABLE_HIPAA=true" >> .env
echo "ENABLE_NIST_CSF=true" >> .env
# 2. Register healthcare tenant
echo '{
"tenant_id": "acme_medical",
"tenant_config": {
"name": "ACME Medical Center",
"industry": "healthcare",
"template": "healthcare_hipaa",
"riskTolerance": "zero",
"complianceOfficer": "Dr. Sarah Johnson",
"contactEmail": "compliance@acmemedical.com"
}
}' | node src/server.js register_compliance_tenant
# 3. Create compliance baseline
echo '{
"project_path": "./patient-portal",
"frameworks": ["hipaa", "nist"],
"baseline_name": "patient_portal_baseline"
}' | node src/server.js compliance_drift_baseline
# 4. Perform HIPAA compliance scan
echo '{
"tenant_id": "acme_medical",
"project_path": "./patient-portal"
}' | node src/server.js tenant_compliance_assessmentFinancial Services Setup
# Configure for financial industry
echo "ORGANIZATION_INDUSTRY=finance" >> .env
echo "ENABLE_PCI_DSS=true" >> .env
echo "ENABLE_SOX=true" >> .env
# Register financial tenant with strict controls
echo '{
"tenant_id": "banking_corp",
"tenant_config": {
"name": "Banking Corporation",
"industry": "finance",
"template": "financial_pci",
"riskTolerance": "minimal"
}
}' | node src/server.js register_compliance_tenantE-commerce Platform Setup
# Configure for e-commerce
echo "ORGANIZATION_INDUSTRY=ecommerce" >> .env
echo "ENABLE_PCI_DSS=true" >> .env
echo "ENABLE_GDPR=true" >> .env
echo "ENABLE_CCPA=true" >> .envCompliance Workflow Examples
Evidence Collection Workflow
# 1. Perform comprehensive scan
node src/server.js enhanced_scan_directory ./src
# 2. Collect cryptographic evidence
echo '{
"scan_path": "./src",
"frameworks": ["hipaa", "gdpr"],
"collector": "audit@company.com",
"notes": "Quarterly compliance audit scan"
}' | node src/server.js collect_compliance_evidence
# 3. Generate audit report
echo '{
"frameworks": ["hipaa", "gdpr"],
"time_range": {"start": "2024-01-01T00:00:00Z", "end": "2024-12-31T23:59:59Z"},
"report_format": "detailed"
}' | node src/server.js generate_compliance_audit_reportAutomated Remediation Workflow
# Trigger HIPAA violation remediation
echo '{
"finding": {
"type": "hardcoded_secrets",
"severity": "Critical",
"file": "./config/database.js",
"line": 15
},
"framework": "hipaa",
"automation_level": "semi_automatic",
"stakeholders": ["security-team", "compliance-officer"]
}' | node src/server.js trigger_compliance_remediationContinuous Compliance Monitoring
# Start real-time monitoring with compliance checking
echo '{
"project_path": "./production-app",
"schedule": "0 */2 * * *",
"alert_thresholds": {"critical": 0, "high": 1}
}' | node src/server.js start_continuous_monitoring
# Monitor compliance drift
echo '{
"project_path": "./production-app",
"frameworks": ["hipaa", "pci_dss"]
}' | node src/server.js compliance_drift_detect📊 Enhanced Reporting & Analytics
Available Report Formats
HTML: Interactive reports with charts, compliance matrices, and executive summaries
JSON: Machine-readable structured data with compliance mappings
Markdown: Human-readable documentation format with compliance sections
SARIF: Industry-standard Static Analysis Results Interchange Format
Dashboard: Real-time web-based metrics, trends, and compliance analytics
Comprehensive Report Contents
Executive Summary
📈 Risk Scores: Overall risk assessment with compliance impact
🎯 Severity Distribution: Critical, High, Medium, Low vulnerability counts
🏛️ Compliance Status: Framework-by-framework compliance verification
💡 Action Items: Prioritized recommendations with timelines
Detailed Analysis
🔍 Line-by-Line Findings: Vulnerability analysis with remediation guidance
🧪 Multi-Tool Correlation: Cross-tool validation and confidence scoring
🏛️ Compliance Mapping: Framework-specific control mapping (HIPAA, GDPR, etc.)
🔧 AI-Powered Fixes: Intelligent remediation suggestions with confidence levels
Compliance Matrix
✅ Framework Status: PASS/FAIL status for each enabled framework
📋 Control Mapping: Specific regulatory control violations
🎯 Risk Assessment: Compliance-weighted risk scoring
📊 Trend Analysis: Compliance posture over time
Advanced Analytics
📈 Predictive Insights: Forecast compliance risks and trends
🎯 Risk Hotspots: Identify high-risk code areas and patterns
📊 Tool Effectiveness: SAST tool performance and coverage analysis
🔄 Drift Detection: Compliance baseline comparison and degradation alerts
Sample Compliance Report Output
🛡️ Enhanced SAST Compliance Report
📂 Scanned: /healthcare-app
🏛️ Frameworks: hipaa, gdpr, nist_csf
📊 Overall Status: NON_COMPLIANT
🎯 Average Score: 73.5%
📋 Framework Results:
❌ HIPAA: FAIL (65.2%)
Violations: 164.312(a)(2)(i) - Hardcoded PHI credentials
164.312(e)(2)(ii) - Unencrypted PHI transmission
SLA: 4 hours remaining
✅ GDPR: PASS (89.3%)
Status: All data protection requirements met
⚠️ NIST CSF: PARTIAL (71.0%)
Issues: PR.DS-1 - Data security controls need enhancement
💡 Immediate Actions Required:
1. [CRITICAL] Fix hardcoded PHI credentials (4 hours)
2. [HIGH] Implement TLS 1.3 for PHI transmission (24 hours)
3. [MEDIUM] Enhance NIST data security controls (7 days)
🔒 Evidence Collected:
Evidence ID: EVD_20240815_ABC123
Integrity Hash: sha256:a1b2c3d4...
Chain of Custody: 3 entries🔄 Enhanced CI/CD Integration
GitHub Actions with Compliance Verification
name: Enhanced SAST Security & Compliance Scan
on: [push, pull_request]
jobs:
security-compliance-scan:
runs-on: ubuntu-latest
steps:
- uses: actions/checkout@v4
- name: Setup Node.js
uses: actions/setup-node@v4
with:
node-version: '18'
- name: Setup Python
uses: actions/setup-python@v4
with:
python-version: '3.9'
- name: Install Dependencies
run: |
npm install
pip install -r requirements.txt
- name: Create Compliance Baseline (if not exists)
run: |
echo '{"project_path": "./src", "frameworks": ["owasp", "nist"]}' | \\
node src/server.js compliance_drift_baseline || true
- name: Enhanced Security Scan with Compliance
run: |
echo '{"dirpath": "./", "policies": ["owasp", "nist"]}' | \\
node src/server.js enhanced_scan_directory
- name: Collect Compliance Evidence
run: |
echo '{
"scan_path": "./src",
"frameworks": ["owasp", "nist"],
"collector": "github-actions",
"notes": "CI/CD pipeline compliance scan"
}' | node src/server.js collect_compliance_evidence
- name: Detect Compliance Drift
run: |
echo '{"project_path": "./src", "frameworks": ["owasp", "nist"]}' | \\
node src/server.js compliance_drift_detect
- name: Generate Enhanced SARIF Report
run: |
echo '{
"scan_path": "./",
"report_dir": "./reports",
"format": "sarif",
"include_compliance_matrix": true
}' | node src/server.js generate_enhanced_report
- name: Upload SARIF Results
uses: github/codeql-action/upload-sarif@v2
with:
sarif_file: reports/enhanced-sast-report-*.sarif
- name: Check Compliance Gate
run: |
# Fail build if critical compliance violations found
if grep -q '"status": "FAIL"' reports/*.json; then
echo "❌ Compliance gate failed - critical violations found"
exit 1
fiDocker Integration with Compliance
# Enhanced Dockerfile with compliance features
FROM node:18-alpine
WORKDIR /app
# Install Python and security tools
RUN apk add --no-cache python3 py3-pip
COPY requirements.txt .
RUN pip install -r requirements.txt
# Install Node.js dependencies
COPY package*.json ./
RUN npm ci --only=production
# Copy application code
COPY src/ ./src/
COPY config/ ./config/
COPY infra/ ./infra/
# Create compliance directories
RUN mkdir -p compliance-baselines compliance-evidence incident-reports logs
# Compliance environment variables
ENV ENABLE_ENHANCED_COMPLIANCE=true
ENV ORGANIZATION_INDUSTRY=general
ENV DEFAULT_COMPLIANCE_FRAMEWORKS=owasp,nist_csf
ENV EVIDENCE_RETENTION_YEARS=7
# Expose health check port
EXPOSE 3000 3001
# Health check
HEALTHCHECK --interval=30s --timeout=10s --start-period=40s --retries=3 \\
CMD curl -f http://localhost:3001/health || exit 1
# Start with compliance initialization
CMD ["node", "src/server.js"]Docker Compose with Compliance Services
version: '3.8'
services:
spotter-sast:
build: .
ports:
- "3000:3000"
- "3001:3001"
environment:
- ORGANIZATION_INDUSTRY=healthcare
- ENABLE_HIPAA=true
- ENABLE_EVIDENCE_COLLECTION=true
volumes:
- ./code-to-scan:/scan-target:ro
- ./compliance-reports:/app/reports
- ./compliance-evidence:/app/compliance-evidence
- ./compliance-baselines:/app/compliance-baselines
depends_on:
- postgres
- redis
postgres:
image: postgres:15
environment:
POSTGRES_DB: compliance_db
POSTGRES_USER: compliance_user
POSTGRES_PASSWORD: secure_password
volumes:
- postgres_data:/var/lib/postgresql/data
redis:
image: redis:7-alpine
volumes:
- redis_data:/data
volumes:
postgres_data:
redis_data:Pre-commit Hooks with Compliance
# .pre-commit-config.yaml
repos:
- repo: local
hooks:
- id: spotter-sast-security
name: Spotter-SAST Security Scan
entry: node src/server.js enhanced_scan_file
language: system
files: \\.(js|ts|py|java|go|php|rb|rs)$
- id: spotter-sast-compliance
name: Spotter-SAST Compliance Check
entry: ./infra/scripts/compliance.sh quick-scan
language: system
pass_filenames: false
always_run: true🚨 Enhanced Monitoring & Alerting
Real-time Monitoring
File System Watching: Instant detection of code changes with compliance impact assessment
Automated Scanning: Triggered on file modifications with framework-specific checks
Smart Filtering: Focuses on security-relevant file types and compliance-critical areas
Performance Optimized: Efficient resource usage with intelligent caching and batching
Compliance Drift Detection: Continuous monitoring of compliance posture changes
Enhanced Alert Channels
Console Logging: Immediate terminal notifications with compliance context
File Logging: Structured logging to
src/logs/andsrc/compliance/logs/Security Events: Comprehensive audit trail with chain of custody
Webhook Support: Slack, Teams, and custom webhook integrations
Email Notifications: SMTP-based alerts for compliance violations
SMS Alerts: Emergency notifications for critical compliance breaches
Alert Types & Escalation
🔴 Critical Vulnerabilities: Immediate attention required (0 tolerance)
🟠 High Severity Issues: Address within framework SLA (2-72 hours)
⚖️ Compliance Violations: Policy threshold breaches with stakeholder notification
📊 Compliance Drift: Baseline degradation alerts (5%, 15%, 25% thresholds)
🔄 Monitoring Failures: System health and evidence collection notifications
🏢 Multi-Tenant Alerts: Tenant-specific notifications with custom escalation
Escalation Matrix
Critical → Immediate: Compliance Officer, CISO, CEO
→ 1 hour: Legal Team, Board Chair
→ 4 hours: External Counsel
High → 1 hour: Compliance Officer, Security Team
→ 4 hours: Department Heads
→ 24 hours: Executive Team
Medium → 4 hours: Security Team
→ 24 hours: Compliance Officer
→ Weekly: Management Team⚙️ Comprehensive Configuration
Industry-Specific Auto-Configuration
When you set ORGANIZATION_INDUSTRY in your .env file, the system automatically enables appropriate compliance frameworks:
# Healthcare Organizations
ORGANIZATION_INDUSTRY=healthcare
# Auto-enables: HIPAA + NIST CSF
# Features: PHI detection, HIPAA breach workflows, medical data patterns
# Financial Services
ORGANIZATION_INDUSTRY=finance
# Auto-enables: PCI DSS + SOX + NIST CSF
# Features: Payment data protection, financial controls, audit trails
# E-commerce Platforms
ORGANIZATION_INDUSTRY=ecommerce
# Auto-enables: PCI DSS + GDPR + CCPA
# Features: Customer data protection, payment security, privacy rights
# Government Agencies
ORGANIZATION_INDUSTRY=government
# Auto-enables: FISMA + FedRAMP + NIST CSF
# Features: Government security standards, federal compliance
# General/Enterprise
ORGANIZATION_INDUSTRY=general
# Auto-enables: OWASP + NIST CSF + ISO 27001
# Features: General security best practices, enterprise standardsEnhanced Environment Variables
# Organization Configuration
ORGANIZATION_NAME=Your Organization
ORGANIZATION_INDUSTRY=general
ORGANIZATION_SIZE=medium
CONTACT_EMAIL=compliance@yourorg.com
# Security Configuration
JWT_SECRET=your-256-bit-secret-key
ENABLE_RBAC=true
TOKEN_EXPIRY=24h
ENABLE_AUDIT_LOGGING=true
# Enhanced Compliance Features (v2.1.0)
ENABLE_ENHANCED_COMPLIANCE=true
ENABLE_COMPLIANCE_DRIFT_DETECTION=true
ENABLE_MULTI_TENANT_MANAGEMENT=true
ENABLE_EVIDENCE_COLLECTION=true
ENABLE_AUTOMATED_REMEDIATION=true
ENABLE_ADVANCED_ANALYTICS=true
# Framework Configuration
DEFAULT_COMPLIANCE_FRAMEWORKS=owasp,nist_csf
AUTO_ENABLE_INDUSTRY_FRAMEWORKS=true
# Individual framework controls
ENABLE_HIPAA=false
ENABLE_GDPR=false
ENABLE_PCI_DSS=false
ENABLE_ISO27001=false
ENABLE_SOX=false
ENABLE_NIST_CSF=true
# Monitoring Configuration
DEFAULT_SCAN_SCHEDULE=0 */6 * * *
COMPLIANCE_SCAN_FREQUENCY=daily
ALERT_THRESHOLD_CRITICAL=0
ALERT_THRESHOLD_HIGH=5
# Evidence & Audit Configuration
EVIDENCE_RETENTION_YEARS=7
EVIDENCE_CRYPTOGRAPHIC_SIGNING=true
COMPLIANCE_EVIDENCE_RETENTION_DAYS=2555
AUDIT_TRAIL_IMMUTABLE=trueMulti-Tenant Configuration
Create tenant-specific configurations in config/tenants/:
{
"tenant_id": "healthcare_division",
"config": {
"name": "Healthcare Division",
"industry": "healthcare",
"riskTolerance": "zero",
"enabledFrameworks": ["hipaa", "nist"],
"customRules": ["phi_detection", "encryption_required"],
"contactEmail": "compliance@healthcare-div.com",
"complianceOfficer": "Dr. Sarah Johnson",
"escalationMatrix": {
"critical": ["ciso@company.com", "legal@company.com"],
"high": ["security@company.com", "compliance@healthcare-div.com"]
}
}
}Advanced Security Policies
Customize security policies in config/custom-policies.json:
{
"healthcare_strict": {
"name": "Healthcare Strict Security Policy",
"requiredChecks": ["hardcoded_secrets", "weak_crypto", "phi_exposure"],
"failThresholds": {
"critical": 0,
"high": 0,
"medium": 2
},
"complianceFrameworks": ["hipaa", "nist"],
"automatedRemediation": true,
"evidenceCollection": true
},
"enterprise_standard": {
"name": "Enterprise Standard Policy",
"requiredChecks": ["owasp_top_10"],
"failThresholds": {
"critical": 0,
"high": 5,
"medium": 20
}
}
}Compliance Framework Configuration
Detailed framework settings in config/compliance-frameworks.json:
{
"hipaa": {
"version": "2013_final_rule",
"enabled": true,
"riskTolerance": "zero",
"requiredControls": ["164.312(a)", "164.312(c)", "164.312(e)"],
"patterns": {
"phi_patterns": [
"(?i)(ssn|social\\\\s*security)\\\\s*[:=]?\\\\s*\\\\d{3}-?\\\\d{2}-?\\\\d{4}",
"(?i)(patient|medical)\\\\s*id\\\\s*[:=]?\\\\s*\\\\d+"
]
},
"slaHours": 4,
"automatedWorkflows": ["phi_exposure", "audit_trail"]
}
}Performance & Scalability Configuration
# Performance Tuning
MAX_CONCURRENT_COMPLIANCE_SCANS=3
COMPLIANCE_SCAN_TIMEOUT=1800
CACHE_COMPLIANCE_RESULTS=true
COMPLIANCE_CACHE_EXPIRATION=60
SCAN_PARALLEL_WORKERS=4
EVIDENCE_BATCH_SIZE=100
ANALYTICS_QUERY_TIMEOUT_SECONDS=30
# Scalability Settings
MAX_TENANTS_PER_INSTANCE=100
BASELINE_COMPARISON_CACHE_SIZE=1000
ANALYTICS_HISTORICAL_RETENTION_MONTHS=24
EVIDENCE_RETENTION_YEARS=7🛠️ Advanced Usage & Enterprise Features
Compliance Management Script
Use the enhanced compliance script for comprehensive management:
# Setup & Configuration
./infra/scripts/compliance.sh setup # Initialize compliance system
./infra/scripts/compliance.sh configure-industry healthcare # Configure for industry
./infra/scripts/compliance.sh enable hipaa # Enable specific framework
./infra/scripts/compliance.sh list # List available frameworks
# Scanning & Analysis
./infra/scripts/compliance.sh quick-scan ./src # Quick compliance scan
./infra/scripts/compliance.sh scan ./project hipaa,gdpr html # Full scan with frameworks
./infra/scripts/compliance.sh baseline ./src hipaa # Create compliance baseline
# Monitoring & Reporting
./infra/scripts/compliance.sh start-monitoring ./src "0 */6 * * *" # Start monitoring
./infra/scripts/compliance.sh report ./project html # Generate comprehensive report
./infra/scripts/compliance.sh status # Check system status
./infra/scripts/compliance.sh validate # Validate configurationEnterprise Database Integration
For large-scale deployments, configure database backend:
# Database Configuration
USE_DATABASE_STORAGE=true
DATABASE_TYPE=postgresql
DATABASE_HOST=your-db-host
DATABASE_PORT=5432
DATABASE_NAME=compliance_db
DATABASE_USER=compliance_user
DATABASE_PASS=your-secure-password
DATABASE_SSL=true
DATABASE_CONNECTION_POOL_SIZE=10
# Redis Caching
REDIS_ENABLED=true
REDIS_HOST=your-redis-host
REDIS_PORT=6379
REDIS_PASSWORD=your-redis-password
REDIS_CACHE_TTL_SECONDS=3600Custom Vulnerability Patterns
Add organization-specific patterns to vulnerability detection:
// In config/custom-compliance-rules.json
{
"custom_patterns": {
"company_api_leak": {
"patterns": ["(?i)ACME-API-KEY-[A-Za-z0-9]{32}"],
"severity": "Critical",
"owaspCategory": "A02_Cryptographic_Failures",
"description": "Company API key detected in code",
"complianceMapping": {
"hipaa": ["164.312(a)(2)(i)"],
"pci_dss": ["3.4"]
}
},
"internal_service_creds": {
"patterns": ["(?i)(internal[_-]?service)[_-]?(key|token|secret)\\\\s*[:=]\\\\s*[\"'][^\"'\\\\s]{10,}"],
"severity": "High",
"description": "Internal service credentials detected"
}
}
}Webhook Integration Examples
Slack Integration
# Configure Slack webhook in .env
SLACK_WEBHOOK_URL=https://hooks.slack.com/services/YOUR/SLACK/WEBHOOK
NOTIFICATION_CHANNELS=email,slack
IMMEDIATE_NOTIFY_SEVERITIES=critical,highMicrosoft Teams Integration
# Configure Teams webhook in .env
TEAMS_WEBHOOK_URL=https://outlook.office.com/webhook/YOUR/TEAMS/WEBHOOK
WEBHOOK_RETRY_ATTEMPTS=3
WEBHOOK_TIMEOUT_SECONDS=30Performance Optimization for Large Codebases
# For repositories with 100,000+ files
SCAN_PARALLEL_WORKERS=8
MAX_CONCURRENT_COMPLIANCE_SCANS=5
COMPLIANCE_SCAN_TIMEOUT=3600
EVIDENCE_BATCH_SIZE=500
# Memory optimization
NODE_OPTIONS=--max-old-space-size=8192
# Caching optimization
CACHE_COMPLIANCE_RESULTS=true
COMPLIANCE_CACHE_EXPIRATION=120
BASELINE_COMPARISON_CACHE_SIZE=5000Integration Examples
CLI Usage with Compliance
# Single file scan with compliance frameworks
echo '{"filepath": "/path/to/file.js", "policies": ["hipaa", "gdpr"]}' | \\
node src/server.js enhanced_scan_file
# Directory scan with compliance evidence collection
echo '{"dirpath": "/path/to/project", "enableMonitoring": true}' | \\
node src/server.js enhanced_scan_directory
# Generate compliance report
echo '{"scan_path": "/path/to/project", "report_dir": "./reports", "format": "html"}' | \\
node src/server.js generate_enhanced_reportProgrammatic Usage with MCP Client
import { McpClient } from "@modelcontextprotocol/sdk/client/mcp.js";
const client = new McpClient();
await client.connect();
// Enhanced scan with compliance
const result = await client.callTool("enhanced_scan_file", {
filepath: "/path/to/file.js",
policies: ["hipaa", "gdpr"],
includeFixSuggestions: true
});
// Multi-tenant compliance assessment
const assessment = await client.callTool("tenant_compliance_assessment", {
tenant_id: "healthcare_division",
project_path: "./patient-portal"
});
// Collect compliance evidence
const evidence = await client.callTool("collect_compliance_evidence", {
scan_path: "./src",
frameworks: ["hipaa", "gdpr"],
collector: "security@company.com",
notes: "Quarterly audit scan"
});📈 Performance & Scalability
Enhanced Optimization Features
Parallel Tool Execution: Multiple SAST tools run concurrently with compliance analysis
Intelligent Caching: Scan result caching for repeated analyses with compliance state
Incremental Scanning: Only scan changed files in monitoring mode with drift detection
Resource Management: Memory and CPU optimization for large codebases and compliance workloads
Batched Processing: Efficient handling of large directory structures with evidence collection
Multi-Tenant Isolation: Performance isolation between tenant assessments
Compliance Baseline Caching: Fast drift detection through optimized baseline comparisons
Performance Metrics
Scan Speed: ~100-500 files/minute (depending on file size, complexity, and compliance frameworks)
Memory Usage: ~50-200MB base + ~1-5MB per concurrent file scan + ~10-50MB for compliance features
Tool Detection: Sub-second tool availability checking with compliance framework validation
Report Generation: ~1-10 seconds for comprehensive reports, ~5-30 seconds for compliance reports
Evidence Collection: ~100-500ms per scan for cryptographic evidence generation
Baseline Creation: ~1-5 seconds for project baseline snapshot creation
Drift Detection: ~500ms-2s for baseline comparison and drift analysis
Scalability Benchmarks
Concurrent Scans: Up to 8 parallel compliance scans per instance
Multi-Tenant Support: 100+ tenants per instance with isolation
Evidence Storage: Handles millions of evidence records with integrity verification
Baseline Management: 1000+ project baselines with efficient comparison algorithms
Large Repositories: Tested with 100,000+ files and multiple compliance frameworks
Real-Time Monitoring: Supports monitoring 10+ projects simultaneously
Resource Requirements
Minimum Requirements
CPU: 2 cores, 2.0 GHz
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 10 GB (including logs and evidence)
Node.js: 18.0.0+
Python: 3.9+
Recommended for Enterprise
CPU: 4+ cores, 3.0 GHz
Memory: 8+ GB RAM
Storage: 50+ GB SSD (for evidence and baseline storage)
Database: PostgreSQL 15+ (for enterprise evidence storage)
Cache: Redis 7+ (for performance optimization)
🔍 Troubleshooting
Common Issues
Security Tools Not Found
# Install missing SAST tools pip install semgrep bandit npm install -g eslint # Verify tool installation semgrep --version bandit --version eslint --versionPermission Denied
Check RBAC configuration in
config/roles.jsonVerify JWT token validity and expiration
Ensure user has required permissions for compliance operations
Check file system permissions for evidence collection
Memory Issues with Large Codebases
# Increase Node.js heap size node --max-old-space-size=4096 src/server.js # Optimize compliance scanning export MAX_CONCURRENT_COMPLIANCE_SCANS=2 export SCAN_PARALLEL_WORKERS=2Authentication Failed
Verify
JWT_SECRETenvironment variable is setCheck token expiration settings in configuration
Review user role assignments in
config/roles.jsonEnsure compliance officer permissions are configured
Compliance Framework Issues
# Validate compliance configuration ./infra/scripts/compliance.sh validate # Check framework status echo '{"action": "list"}' | node src/server.js compliance_frameworks_manage # Reset compliance configuration ./infra/scripts/compliance.sh setupEvidence Collection Failures
# Check evidence directory permissions mkdir -p compliance-evidence chmod 755 compliance-evidence # Verify cryptographic signing capability echo '{"test": "evidence"}' | openssl dgst -sha256Baseline Creation/Drift Detection Issues
# Check baseline directory ls -la compliance-baselines/ # Recreate baseline if corrupted echo '{ "project_path": "./src", "frameworks": ["owasp", "nist"] }' | node src/server.js compliance_drift_baselineMulti-Tenant Configuration Issues
# Validate tenant configuration node -c config/tenants/tenant_id.json # Check tenant permissions ls -la config/tenants/
Debug Mode
Enable comprehensive debug logging:
# Debug mode with compliance details
export LOG_LEVEL=debug
export DEBUG_COMPLIANCE_ENGINE=true
export COMPLIANCE_DEBUG_MODE=true
npm start
# Monitor compliance logs
tail -f src/compliance/logs/compliance.logHealth Checks
# Check system health
curl http://localhost:3001/health
# Validate compliance components
./infra/scripts/compliance.sh status
# Test compliance frameworks
echo '{"action": "list"}' | node src/server.js compliance_frameworks_managePerformance Diagnostics
# Monitor resource usage during scans
top -p $(pgrep -f "node src/server.js")
# Check compliance scan performance
time echo '{"dirpath": "./src"}' | node src/server.js enhanced_scan_directory
# Analyze evidence collection performance
time echo '{
"scan_path": "./src",
"frameworks": ["owasp"],
"collector": "test@example.com"
}' | node src/server.js collect_compliance_evidenceSupport Resources
📖 Documentation:
docs/COMPLIANCE_FEATURES.md- User guide for compliance featuresdocs/ENHANCED_COMPLIANCE_FEATURES.md- Technical documentationdocs/COMPLIANCE_MODULE_SUMMARY.md- Implementation overview
🐛 Issues: GitHub Issues for bug reports and feature requests
💬 Discussions: GitHub Discussions for community support
📧 Compliance Support: compliance-support@company.com
🔧 Technical Support: Maintainer contact via GitHub profile
🤝 Contributing
We welcome contributions! Please see our contributing guidelines:
Fork the Repository
Create Feature Branch:
git checkout -b feature/amazing-featureAdd Tests: Ensure all new functionality is tested
Follow Code Style: Use existing patterns and conventions
Update Documentation: Include relevant documentation updates
Submit Pull Request: Clear description of changes and impact
Development Setup
# Clone repository
git clone https://github.com/george-mellow/spotter-sast.git
cd spotter-sast
# Install dependencies
npm install
pip install -r requirements.txt
# Run in development mode
LOG_LEVEL=debug npm startTesting
# Run security scan on test files
npm test
# Run compliance-specific tests
node test/test-compliance.js
# Test individual compliance features
./infra/scripts/compliance.sh validate📋 Roadmap
✅ Completed Features (v2.1.0)
Enhanced Compliance Verification: 9 regulatory frameworks (HIPAA, GDPR, PCI DSS, etc.)
Compliance Drift Detection: Baseline management and degradation monitoring
Multi-Tenant Management: Industry-specific templates and risk tolerance levels
Evidence Collection: Cryptographically signed evidence with chain of custody
Automated Remediation: Framework-specific workflows with SLA tracking
Advanced Analytics: Predictive compliance analytics and executive dashboards
Docker Support: Containerized deployment with compliance features
Enterprise RBAC: Role-based access control with compliance permissions
Advanced Reporting: HTML, JSON, Markdown, SARIF with compliance matrices
🚧 In Progress (v2.2.0)
Web Dashboard: Browser-based security and compliance dashboard
Slack/Teams Integration: Enhanced real-time alert notifications
API Gateway: RESTful API for external compliance integrations
Mobile Dashboard: Mobile app for compliance monitoring
Enhanced ML Features: Advanced vulnerability prediction with compliance context
🔮 Future Features (v3.0.0+)
Cloud-Native Integration: AWS/Azure/GCP native compliance integrations
Compliance Automation Platform: No-code compliance workflow builder
Advanced Threat Modeling: AI-powered threat modeling with compliance mapping
Regulatory Intelligence: Automatic updates for changing compliance requirements
Cross-Platform CLI: Enhanced CLI tools for compliance management
Enterprise SSO: SAML/OIDC integration for enterprise authentication
Compliance Marketplace: Third-party compliance plugin ecosystem
Long-term Vision (v4.0.0+)
🤖 AI Compliance Officer: Fully automated compliance management and reporting
🌐 Global Compliance Hub: Multi-region compliance management platform
📊 Compliance Intelligence: Machine learning-powered compliance insights
🔗 Ecosystem Integration: Deep integration with popular enterprise security tools
📱 Executive Mobile App: C-suite mobile dashboard for compliance oversight
🎯 Predictive Compliance: AI-powered prediction of regulatory changes and impacts
📄 License
MIT License - see LICENSE file for details.
Copyright (c) 2025 george-mellow
🚨 Security Notice
Important: This tool performs security analysis but does not guarantee complete security. Always complement automated scanning with:
👥 Manual Security Reviews: Expert human analysis
🎯 Penetration Testing: Real-world attack simulation
🔄 Dynamic Analysis (DAST): Runtime vulnerability testing
📦 Dependency Scanning: Third-party library security
🐳 Container Security: Docker/Kubernetes security scanning
🔐 Infrastructure Security: Cloud and network security assessment
📊 Project Stats (v2.1.0)
Core Statistics
Version: v2.1.0 (Enterprise-grade with Enhanced Compliance)
Languages: JavaScript/Node.js, Python
Dependencies: 12+ Node.js packages, 8+ Python packages
SAST Tools: 4 integrated tools (Semgrep, Bandit, ESLint, njsscan)
MCP Tools: 15+ tools (8 core + 7 compliance-specific)
File Types: 20+ supported file extensions across 9 programming languages
Compliance & Security
Compliance Frameworks: 9 major regulatory frameworks (HIPAA, GDPR, PCI DSS, ISO 27001, SOX, NIST CSF, CCPA, FISMA, FedRAMP)
Vulnerability Categories: 9+ categories with comprehensive OWASP Top 10 2021 mapping
Industry Templates: 5 industry-specific compliance templates
Risk Tolerance Levels: 5 configurable levels (Zero, Minimal, Low, Medium, High)
Report Formats: 5 formats (HTML, JSON, Markdown, SARIF, Dashboard)
Advanced Features
Multi-Tenant Support: 100+ tenants per instance with isolation
Evidence Management: Cryptographically signed evidence with chain of custody
Baseline Management: 1000+ project baselines for drift detection
Automated Workflows: Framework-specific remediation with SLA tracking
Analytics Engine: Predictive compliance analytics with trend analysis
Performance Optimization: Parallel processing with intelligent caching
Enterprise Capabilities
Role-Based Access: 6 predefined roles with granular permissions
Audit Logging: Comprehensive audit trail with compliance evidence
Real-Time Monitoring: Continuous file system monitoring with alerts
Integration Ready: CI/CD, Docker, webhook, and API integrations
Scalability: Tested with enterprise-scale codebases (100,000+ files)
Security: Enterprise-grade authentication, authorization, and encryption
🎯 Elevate your security posture with enterprise-grade SAST analysis powered by AI and comprehensive compliance verification.
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