Security
This section covers security features, best practices, and configuration options for Svelte Guardian.
Security Features
- Security Features Overview: Comprehensive reference of all security features in Svelte Guardian
- Advanced Security Configuration: In-depth configuration options for security-focused applications
- Best Practices: Recommended security best practices when using Svelte Guardian
- Email Configuration: Secure email setup for authentication workflows
- Rate Limiting: Protection against excessive requests and brute force attacks
Core Security Principles
Svelte Guardian is designed with security as a priority, following these core principles:
- Defense in Depth: Multiple layers of security controls
- Secure Defaults: Sensible default configuration that prioritizes security
- Principle of Least Privilege: Access limited to only what is necessary
- Authentication Before Authorization: Verify identity first, then permissions
- Data Minimization: Collect and store only what is needed
Security Considerations
When implementing authentication and authorization in your application, consider:
- Regular security updates and dependency maintenance
- Comprehensive input validation
- Usage of HTTPS for all communication
- Proper error handling that doesn’t leak sensitive information
- Regular security testing and code reviews
Features to Implement
For a robust security setup, we recommend implementing these Svelte Guardian features:
- Email verification for new accounts
- Strong password policies
- Multi-factor authentication
- Rate limiting on authentication endpoints
- Account lockout after failed attempts
- Session management with secure cookies
- Proper route protection
- Audit logging