Security Audit Checklist

Comprehensive security audit checklist for the AI Store application.

Pre-Deployment Security Audit

Authentication & Authorization

• [ ] Authentication implemented
• [ ] Password requirements enforced
• [ ] Session management secure
• [ ] Token expiration configured
• [ ] CSRF protection enabled
• [ ] Authorization checks in place
• [ ] Privilege escalation prevented

Input Validation

• [ ] All user input validated
• [ ] Input sanitization implemented
• [ ] SQL injection prevented
• [ ] XSS prevention in place
• [ ] Command injection prevented
• [ ] File upload validation
• [ ] URL validation implemented

Data Protection

• [ ] Sensitive data encrypted
• [ ] Passwords hashed (bcrypt/argon2)
• [ ] API keys secured
• [ ] Environment variables protected
• [ ] Database credentials secure
• [ ] Secrets not in code
• [ ] Data at rest encrypted

Security Headers

• [ ] Content-Security-Policy set
• [ ] X-Frame-Options configured
• [ ] X-Content-Type-Options set
• [ ] X-XSS-Protection enabled
• [ ] Referrer-Policy configured
• [ ] Permissions-Policy set
• [ ] Strict-Transport-Security enabled

API Security

• [ ] Rate limiting implemented
• [ ] Input validation on all endpoints
• [ ] Authentication required
• [ ] Authorization checks
• [ ] Error messages don't leak info
• [ ] CORS configured properly
• [ ] API versioning in place

Dependencies

• [ ] Dependencies up to date
• [ ] Security vulnerabilities fixed
• [ ] No known CVEs
• [ ] Regular security audits
• [ ] Dependency scanning enabled
• [ ] Outdated packages updated

Error Handling

• [ ] Errors don't expose internals
• [ ] Error logging secure
• [ ] No sensitive data in logs
• [ ] Error messages user-friendly
• [ ] Stack traces hidden in production

File Security

• [ ] File upload validation
• [ ] File type restrictions
• [ ] File size limits
• [ ] Virus scanning (if applicable)
• [ ] Secure file storage
• [ ] Access controls on files

Session Management

• [ ] Secure session cookies
• [ ] HttpOnly flag set
• [ ] Secure flag set
• [ ] SameSite configured
• [ ] Session expiration
• [ ] Session fixation prevented

Logging & Monitoring

• [ ] Security events logged
• [ ] Failed login attempts tracked
• [ ] Suspicious activity monitored
• [ ] Logs don't contain secrets
• [ ] Log retention policy
• [ ] Log access controlled

Regular Security Tasks

Weekly

• [ ] Review security alerts
• [ ] Check for dependency updates
• [ ] Review access logs
• [ ] Monitor error rates

Monthly

• [ ] Security dependency audit
• [ ] Review security headers
• [ ] Check for new vulnerabilities
• [ ] Update security documentation

Quarterly

• [ ] Full security audit
• [ ] Penetration testing
• [ ] Security training review
• [ ] Incident response drill

Security Testing

Automated Testing

# Dependency audit
npm audit

# Security scanning
npm run security-scan

# Linting security issues
npm run lint:security

Manual Testing

• [ ] Test input validation
• [ ] Test authentication
• [ ] Test authorization
• [ ] Test rate limiting
• [ ] Test error handling

Incident Response

Preparation

• [ ] Incident response plan
• [ ] Contact information documented
• [ ] Escalation procedures
• [ ] Communication plan

Response Steps

1. Identify the incident
2. Contain the threat
3. Eradicate the cause
4. Recover systems
5. Post-incident review

Compliance

GDPR

• [ ] Privacy policy
• [ ] Cookie consent
• [ ] Data processing agreements
• [ ] User rights implemented
• [ ] Data breach procedures

Security Standards

• [ ] OWASP Top 10 addressed
• [ ] Security best practices followed
• [ ] Industry standards met

Resources

• Security Guide
• OWASP Top 10
• Security Headers