Encryption & Security

Security best practices and encryption information for LuaBeans - Community Manager.

Overview

LuaBeans implements multiple layers of security:

• Code Protection - Obfuscation and escrow protection

• Data Encryption - Encrypted data transmission

• Authentication - Discord OAuth2 secure authentication

• Authorization - Role-based access control (RBAC)

• API Security - Token-based API authentication

Code Protection

Asset Escrow

LuaBeans resources may use Asset Escrow:

• Tebex Asset Escrow - Industry standard protection

• Code Obfuscation - JavaScript and Lua code obfuscation

• License Verification - Server-side license checking

See Asset Escrow Guide for more information.

Build Protection

When building for distribution:

• JavaScript code is obfuscated

• Sensitive data is excluded

• API keys are protected

• Source code is protected

Data Encryption

HTTPS/SSL

Always use HTTPS in production:

• SSL Certificates - Valid SSL certificates required

• TLS Encryption - Minimum TLS 1.2

• Certificate Validation - Verify certificates are valid

• Force HTTPS - Redirect HTTP to HTTPS

Database Encryption

Database connections use encryption:

• SSL/TLS - Encrypted database connections

• Password Protection - Strong database passwords

• Access Control - Database user permissions

• Backup Encryption - Encrypted database backups

Authentication

Discord OAuth2

Discord OAuth2 provides secure authentication:

• OAuth2 Flow - Standard OAuth2 authorization

• Session Management - Secure session handling

• Token Security - Protected token storage

• Scope Limitation - Minimal required permissions

API Authentication

API endpoints use Bearer token authentication:

• Token Generation - Secure random tokens

• Token Storage - Protected token storage

• Token Validation - Server-side validation

• Token Rotation - Regular token rotation

Authorization

Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)

RBAC provides granular permissions:

• Permission System - Fine-grained permissions

• Role Mapping - Discord role to permission mapping

• Department Access - Department-based access control

• Admin Override - Admin override capabilities

Security Best Practices

Environment Variables

Protect sensitive configuration:

# Never commit .env files
.env

# Use strong, unique values
DISCORD_CLIENT_SECRET=strong_random_secret
LEO_API_TOKEN=long_random_token
SESSION_SECRET=strong_random_session_secret

API Keys

Protect API keys:

• Never expose API keys in client-side code

• Rotate regularly - Change keys periodically

• Use environment variables - Store in .env file

• Limit access - Only grant necessary permissions

Database Security

Secure database access:

• Strong passwords - Use complex passwords

• Limited access - Restrict database user permissions

• Regular backups - Encrypted backups

• Connection encryption - Use SSL/TLS

Server Security

Secure server configuration:

• Firewall - Configure firewall rules

• Updates - Keep system updated

• Monitoring - Monitor for security issues

• Logs - Review logs regularly

Compliance

Data Protection

• User Privacy - Protect user data

• Data Retention - Clear data retention policies

• GDPR Compliance - Follow GDPR requirements

• Access Logs - Maintain access logs

Backup Security

Secure backups:

• Encryption - Encrypt backup files

• Access Control - Limit backup access

• Offsite Storage - Store backups securely

• Regular Testing - Test backup restoration

Incident Response

Security Incidents

If a security incident occurs:

1. Identify - Identify the issue

2. Contain - Contain the threat

3. Assess - Assess the damage

4. Notify - Notify affected users

5. Remediate - Fix the issue

6. Review - Review and improve

Reporting Issues

Report security issues:

• Private disclosure - Report privately

• No public disclosure - Until fixed

• Provide details - Include reproduction steps

• Responsible disclosure - Allow time to fix

Related Documentation

• Asset Escrow - Code protection

• Deployment - Production security

• Security Best Practices - Advanced security