🔐 Authentication & Security

Content Outline

Comprehensive guide to PyMapGIS enterprise authentication and security features:

1. Security Architecture

• Security-first design principles
• Threat modeling and risk assessment
• Defense in depth strategy
• Security compliance considerations
• Audit and monitoring framework

2. Authentication Systems

• API Key Management: Generation, rotation, validation
• OAuth Integration: Google, Microsoft, GitHub providers
• JWT Token Handling: Generation, validation, refresh
• Session Management: Secure session handling
• Multi-factor Authentication: 2FA/MFA support

3. Authorization and RBAC

• Role-based access control implementation
• Permission system design
• Resource-level authorization
• Dynamic permission evaluation
• Audit trail and logging

4. Data Security

• Data encryption at rest and in transit
• Secure data transmission protocols
• Sensitive data handling
• Data anonymization and privacy
• Compliance with data protection regulations

5. API Security

• Rate limiting and throttling
• Input validation and sanitization
• SQL injection prevention
• Cross-site scripting (XSS) protection
• CORS configuration and security

6. Enterprise Features

• Single Sign-On (SSO) integration
• LDAP/Active Directory integration
• Enterprise authentication providers
• Centralized user management
• Compliance reporting

7. Security Middleware

• Authentication middleware implementation
• Authorization middleware
• Security headers and policies
• Request validation and filtering
• Logging and monitoring middleware

8. Cryptographic Operations

• Secure random number generation
• Password hashing and verification
• Digital signatures and verification
• Certificate management
• Key management and rotation

9. Security Testing

• Security testing methodologies
• Vulnerability assessment
• Penetration testing guidelines
• Security code review
• Automated security scanning

10. Compliance and Standards

• OWASP security guidelines
• Industry compliance requirements
• Security certification processes
• Regular security audits
• Vulnerability disclosure procedures

11. Incident Response

• Security incident response procedures
• Breach notification protocols
• Recovery and remediation strategies
• Post-incident analysis
• Continuous improvement processes

12. Security Best Practices

• Secure coding practices
• Configuration security
• Deployment security
• Monitoring and alerting
• User education and training

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This guide will provide comprehensive security implementation details, best practices, and compliance strategies for enterprise PyMapGIS deployments.