Enterprise-Grade Security & Compliance

Built from the ground up with security at its core. Sovana HQ meets the most stringent security requirements for government, defense, and enterprise deployments.

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Comprehensive Security Features

Multiple layers of protection to safeguard your critical security operations

Encryption

  • Data at Rest: AES-256 encryption for all stored data, logs, and configurations
  • Data in Transit: TLS 1.3 with strong cipher suites for all network communications
  • Key Management: Secure key storage with hardware security module (HSM) support
  • Database Encryption: Encrypted database backend with transparent data encryption

Access Control

  • Role-Based Access Control (RBAC): Granular permissions for users and groups
  • Multi-Factor Authentication: TOTP, SMS, and hardware token support
  • Session Management: Automatic timeout, concurrent session limits
  • API Token Management: Secure token generation with expiration and revocation

Audit & Logging

  • Comprehensive Audit Trail: All actions logged with timestamp, user, and details
  • Tamper-Proof Logs: Cryptographic signing of audit logs to prevent modification
  • Log Retention: Configurable retention policies for compliance requirements
  • SIEM Integration: Export audit logs to external SIEM platforms

Secure Credential Vault

  • Encrypted Storage: API keys, passwords, and secrets encrypted with AES-256
  • Access Controls: Fine-grained permissions for credential access
  • Automatic Rotation: Support for credential rotation and expiration
  • Audit Trail: Complete logging of all credential access and modifications

Zero-Trust Architecture Alignment

Designed to support zero-trust security principles

Verify Explicitly

Always authenticate and authorize based on all available data points including user identity, location, device health, service or workload, data classification, and anomalies.

Least Privilege Access

Limit user access with Just-In-Time and Just-Enough-Access (JIT/JEA), risk-based adaptive policies, and data protection to secure both data and productivity.

Assume Breach

Minimize blast radius and segment access. Verify end-to-end encryption and use analytics to gain visibility, drive threat detection, and improve defenses.

Compliance Standards & Certifications

Meeting rigorous government and industry security requirements

NIST 800-53

Sovana HQ implements controls aligned with NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5, the security and privacy controls framework for federal information systems and organizations.

Key Control Families Supported:

  • Access Control (AC)
  • Audit and Accountability (AU)
  • Identification and Authentication (IA)
  • System and Communications Protection (SC)
  • System and Information Integrity (SI)

CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification)

Designed to support CMMC Level 2 and Level 3 requirements for defense contractors and organizations handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).

CMMC Capabilities:

  • Access control and identity management
  • Incident response and monitoring
  • System and communications protection
  • Audit logging and accountability

FedRAMP Roadmap

Sovana HQ is on the roadmap for FedRAMP authorization, implementing security controls required for cloud service providers serving federal agencies.

FedRAMP Alignment:

  • Continuous monitoring and incident response
  • Security assessment and authorization
  • Configuration management and change control
  • Comprehensive security documentation

FISMA (Federal Information Security Management Act)

FISMA-ready architecture providing the security controls and processes required for federal information systems across all impact levels.

FISMA Compliance Features:

  • Risk management framework implementation
  • Security categorization support
  • Continuous monitoring capabilities
  • Security control assessment reporting

Air-Gap Deployment Capabilities

Full functionality in completely isolated, classified environments

Why Air-Gap Deployment?

Government and defense organizations often operate in classified environments that require complete network isolation. Sovana HQ is designed to function fully in these air-gapped environments without requiring internet connectivity.

Use Cases:

  • Classified government networks and secure air-gapped environments
  • Defense contractor isolated environments
  • Critical infrastructure facilities
  • Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs)

Air-Gap Features

  • Offline AI Models: All AI/ML threat detection works without internet access
  • Local Documentation: Complete documentation bundled with installation
  • Self-Contained Updates: Update packages delivered via approved transfer methods
  • No External Dependencies: All required components included in deployment
  • Isolated Threat Intelligence: Load threat feeds via secure offline transfer

Deployment Process

Our air-gap deployment package includes everything needed for completely offline installation and operation. Contact our team for specific air-gap deployment requirements and procedures.

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Security Best Practices

Recommendations for maximizing security in your Sovana HQ deployment

Network Security

  • Deploy behind a firewall with strict ingress/egress rules
  • Use TLS 1.3 for all communications
  • Implement network segmentation
  • Enable intrusion detection/prevention systems

Access Management

  • Enforce multi-factor authentication for all users
  • Apply principle of least privilege
  • Regularly review and audit user permissions
  • Implement strong password policies

Operational Security

  • Keep Sovana HQ updated with latest security patches
  • Regular backup of configuration and data
  • Monitor audit logs for suspicious activity
  • Conduct periodic security assessments

Secure Development & Deployment

Essential security practices for production environments

Secure Configuration

  • No Hardcoded Credentials: All sensitive data must use environment variables
  • Environment Variable Configuration: Use .env files for development, secure vaults for production
  • Configuration Management: Separate configs for dev, staging, and production
  • Secret Rotation: Regularly rotate API keys, passwords, and certificates

Audit Logging

  • Comprehensive Logging: Log all authentication, authorization, and data access events
  • Tamper-Proof Storage: Use append-only logs with cryptographic signing
  • Log Retention: Maintain logs for minimum 90 days for compliance
  • Real-Time Monitoring: Alert on suspicious patterns and security events

Transport Security

  • TLS 1.3 Requirement: Only TLS 1.3 supported (TLS 1.2 minimum)
  • Strong Cipher Suites: AES-256-GCM and ChaCha20-Poly1305 only
  • Certificate Pinning: Validate server certificates in client applications
  • HSTS Enforcement: HTTP Strict Transport Security with preload

Regular Security Updates

  • Patch Management: Apply security patches within 48 hours of release
  • Dependency Scanning: Automated vulnerability scanning in CI/CD pipeline
  • Version Control: Track all changes and maintain update history
  • Rollback Procedures: Test and document rollback plans for updates

Backend Security Implementation

The frontend includes security hardening measures such as CSP headers, input validation, and bot detection. However, production deployment requires critical backend implementations including:

Rate Limiting

5 requests per minute per IP to prevent abuse

CSRF Protection

Server-side token generation and validation

Origin Validation

All API endpoints must validate origin headers

Secure Credentials

Use environment variables for SMTP and API keys

See security-notes.md in the deployment package for complete backend implementation requirements.

Questions About Security & Compliance?

Our security team is ready to discuss your specific requirements and answer questions about compliance, certifications, and deployment options.

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