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Advanced Security is a user registration/login system written in pure PHP. It is designed to provide a very high level of security for any part of your system. It can be used with an existing Bootstrap 5 based skin, or it can be easily embedded into any existing PHP application and integrated with the existing system.
Features
Secure Password Storage:
- Use a strong, salted, and hashed password storage mechanism like bcrypt or Argon2. Never store plain text passwords in the database.
Account Lockout and Brute Force Protection:
- Implement mechanisms to lock out an account after a certain number of failed login attempts. This prevents brute force attacks.
Two-Factor Authentication (2FA):
- Offer 2FA as an option for users, enhancing security by requiring a second authentication method (e.g., OTP via email or an authenticator app).
Email Verification:
- Verify user email addresses during registration to ensure they are valid. This helps prevent fake accounts and ensures a valid means of communication.
Password Reset and Recovery:
- Implement a secure and user-friendly password reset process. This should include verifying the user's identity through email or security questions.
Session Management:
- Use secure sessions with appropriate session timeouts. Implement mechanisms to detect and prevent session fixation and session hijacking.
Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) Protection:
- Use tokens to protect against CSRF attacks by ensuring that requests come from trusted sources.
Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) Protection:
- Implement output encoding and validation to prevent XSS attacks. Avoid echoing user-generated data directly in HTML templates.
SQL Injection Prevention:
- Use prepared statements or an ORM to prevent SQL injection vulnerabilities.
User Roles and Permissions:
- Implement role-based access control (RBAC) to manage user permissions and restrict access to certain parts of the application.
Rate Limiting:
- Implement rate limiting for login attempts and API requests to mitigate brute force and DDoS attacks.
Logging and Monitoring:
- Keep detailed logs of login attempts, including successful and failed logins. Set up monitoring to detect unusual login activity.
Secure Code:
- Follow secure coding practices to avoid vulnerabilities like code injection, information disclosure, and insecure file uploads.
Data Validation and Sanitization:
- Validate and sanitize user input to prevent malicious data from entering the system. Use input validation libraries or functions.
HTTPS Usage:
- Always use HTTPS to encrypt data in transit and ensure data privacy and integrity.
Password Policies:
- Enforce strong password policies, including minimum length, complexity, and expiration periods.
Account Deactivation and Deletion:
- Allow users to deactivate or delete their accounts securely, ensuring that their data is handled properly.
CORS (Cross-Origin Resource Sharing) Configuration:
- Set up proper CORS headers to prevent unauthorized access to APIs from different domains.
Security Headers:
- Implement security headers like Content Security Policy (CSP) and HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS) to prevent various web vulnerabilities.
Regular Security Audits and Penetration Testing:
- Periodically test your system for security vulnerabilities and conduct security audits to ensure ongoing security.
Data Encryption:
- Encrypt sensitive user data at rest using encryption mechanisms provided by your database or file system.
Compliance with Privacy Regulations:
- Ensure that your system complies with data protection laws such as GDPR, HIPAA, or CCPA, depending on your user base.
Third-Party Library and Dependency Scanning:
- Regularly check for vulnerabilities in third-party libraries and dependencies and update them as necessary.
Security Awareness Training:
- Train your development and operations teams about security best practices and common vulnerabilities.
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