Infrastructure Security
Security measures in meinGPT infrastructure and operations
Network Security
Load Balancer Security
Our load balancers form the first line of defense and are equipped with multiple security layers:
- DDoS Protection: Automatic detection and defense against Distributed Denial of Service attacks
- SSL/TLS Termination: Encrypted connections for all data transfers (TLS 1.3)
- Rate Limiting: Protection against brute-force attacks and excessive requests
- Geographic Filtering: Blocking of suspicious regions when needed
- Health Checks: Continuous monitoring of backend services
- Traffic Shaping: Intelligent distribution of data traffic
Web Application Firewall (WAF)
Our WAF provides advanced protection at the application level:
- OWASP Top 10 Protection: Defense against most common web attacks
- SQL Injection
- Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)
- Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)
- Remote Code Execution
- Behavioral Analysis: Detection of anomalous usage patterns
- Real-time Blocking: Immediate blocking of suspicious activities
- Custom Rules: Customized filter rules for our application
- Bot Protection: Protection against automated attacks
- IP Reputation: Blocking of known malicious IP addresses
Network Segmentation
- DMZ Implementation: Demilitarized zone for public services
- VLAN Separation: Isolation of different network segments
- Zero Trust Network: Verification of all network access
- Microsegmentation: Granular network control
Server Security
Operating System Hardening
- Minimal Installation: Only necessary services are installed
- Security Patches: Automatic updates for critical security vulnerabilities
- Access Control: Strict user and permission management
- Audit Logging: Complete logging of all system activities
- Kernel Hardening: Security optimizations at kernel level
- Service Isolation: Separation of critical services
Container Security
- Image Scanning: Automatic checking for known vulnerabilities
- Runtime Security: Runtime monitoring
- Network Policies: Strict network segmentation between containers
- Resource Limits: CPU and memory limits per container
- Secrets Management: Secure distribution of configuration data
- Immutable Infrastructure: Immutable container images
Kubernetes Security
- Pod Security Standards: Enforcement of security policies
- Network Policies: Control of pod-to-pod communication
- RBAC Implementation: Role-based access control
- Admission Controllers: Validation and mutation of resources
- Secret Encryption: Encryption of secrets at rest
Data Security
Encryption
- Encryption at Rest: AES-256 encryption for stored data
- Encryption in Transit: TLS 1.3 for all data transfers
- Key Management: Hardware Security Modules (HSM) for key management
- Key Rotation: Automatic regular key rotation
- Zero-Knowledge Architecture: Encryption before upload
- Database Encryption: Transparent database encryption
Backup and Recovery
- Automatic Backups: Daily encrypted backups
- Geographic Distribution: Backups across multiple data centers
- Recovery Testing: Regular testing of recovery procedures
- Point-in-Time Recovery: Recovery to any point in time
- Backup Verification: Integrity and completeness of backups
- RTO/RPO Targets: Recovery Time/Point Objectives defined
Database Security
- Connection Encryption: Encrypted database connections
- Access Logging: Complete logging of all DB access
- Privilege Management: Minimal database permissions
- Query Monitoring: Monitoring of suspicious database activities
Monitoring and Alerting
Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
- 24/7 Monitoring: Continuous monitoring of all systems
- Real-time Alerts: Immediate notification of security events
- Correlation Analysis: Automatic linking of suspicious activities
- Threat Intelligence: Integration of current threat data
- Log Aggregation: Central collection of all system logs
- Dashboards: Real-time overview of security status
Intrusion Detection System (IDS)
- Network-based IDS: Monitoring of network traffic
- Host-based IDS: Monitoring of individual servers
- Signature Detection: Detection of known attack patterns
- Anomaly Detection: Detection of unusual activities
- File Integrity Monitoring: Monitoring of critical files
- Honeypots: Deception systems for attack detection
Performance and Availability
- Uptime Monitoring: Continuous availability monitoring
- Performance Metrics: Monitoring of response times
- Capacity Planning: Proactive resource planning
- Load Testing: Regular system load testing
Incident Response
Emergency Response Team
Our Incident Response Team is available around the clock:
- 24/7 Availability: Permanent readiness for critical incidents
- Escalation Matrix: Clear escalation paths based on severity
- Communication Plan: Structured communication with stakeholders
- Forensic Capabilities: Technical analysis of security incidents
- War Room Procedures: Coordinated emergency response
Incident Classification
| Category | Response Time | Description | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| P1 - Critical | 15 minutes | Complete service outage | System failure, data leak |
| P2 - High | 1 hour | Significant impairment | Performance issues, partial outage |
| P3 - Medium | 4 hours | Moderate impairment | Minor malfunctions |
| P4 - Low | 24 hours | Minor impairment | Documentation, improvements |
Response Procedures
- Detection: Automatic and manual detection
- Analysis: Quick assessment of severity and impact
- Containment: Containment of the incident
- Eradication: Elimination of the cause
- Recovery: Restoration of normal operations
- Lessons Learned: Post-incident analysis
Post-Incident Procedures
After each security incident:
- Root Cause Analysis: Complete cause analysis
- Impact Assessment: Assessment of impacts
- Timeline Documentation: Detailed chronology of events
- Improvement Actions: Concrete improvement measures
- Stakeholder Communication: Information to all involved parties
- Documentation Update: Update of processes and playbooks
Compliance and Certifications
Regulatory Compliance
- GDPR: Full General Data Protection Regulation compliance
- ISO 27001: Information Security Management System
- SOC 2 Type II: Service Organization Control reports
- BSI IT-Grundschutz: Alignment with German standards
Audit and Assessment
- Internal Security Audits: Quarterly reviews
- External Penetration Tests: Annual tests by third parties
- Vulnerability Assessments: Continuous vulnerability analysis
- Compliance Reviews: Regular compliance checks
- Risk Assessments: Security risk evaluation
Documentation and Policies
- Security Policies: Comprehensive security guidelines
- Incident Response Plans: Detailed emergency plans
- Business Continuity: Business continuity plans
- Disaster Recovery: Disaster protection plans
- Change Management: Control of system changes
Physical Security
Data Center Security
- Biometric Access Controls: Fingerprint and iris scanners
- Video Surveillance: 24/7 monitoring of all critical areas
- Environmental Monitoring: Monitoring of temperature, humidity, smoke
- Redundant Power Supply: Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)
- Fire Suppression: Automatic fire suppression systems
- Mantrap Systems: Controlled access areas
Hosting Partner Security
- Tier III/IV Data Centers: Highest availability classes
- Multi-Zone Deployment: Distribution across multiple availability zones
- SLA Monitoring: Monitoring of Service Level Agreements
- Regular Audits: Regular review of hosting partners
Business Continuity
Disaster Recovery
- RTO Target: Recovery Time Objective < 4 hours
- RPO Target: Recovery Point Objective < 1 hour
- Failover Procedures: Automatic failover mechanisms
- DR Testing: Regular testing of emergency procedures
- Geographic Distribution: Distribution across multiple locations
High Availability
- Load Balancing: Distribution of load across multiple servers
- Auto-Scaling: Automatic scaling during peak loads
- Health Checks: Continuous health monitoring
- Circuit Breakers: Protection against cascade failures
- Graceful Degradation: Controlled performance reduction
Contact and Support
Infrastructure Security Team
- Infrastructure Incidents: ops-security@meingpt.com
- Monitoring Alerts: monitoring@meingpt.com
- Compliance Questions: compliance@meingpt.com
Additional Resources
- 📖 Security Overview - Reporting procedures and Bug Bounty
- 📖 Software Security - Development Security
- 📖 DataVault Privacy - OnPremise Data Protection