We actively maintain and provide security updates for the following versions of the Fleetbase CloudFormation template:

This CloudFormation template implements multiple layers of security following AWS Well-Architected Framework principles:

Network Isolation:

• Private subnets for all backend services
• Public subnets only for load balancers and NAT gateways
• Security groups with least-privilege access rules
• Network ACLs for additional subnet-level protection
• VPC Flow Logs for network traffic monitoring

Data Encryption:

• Encryption at rest for all data storage services (RDS, ElastiCache, S3)
• Encryption in transit using TLS 1.2+ for all communications
• AWS managed encryption keys with option for customer-managed keys
• Encrypted EBS volumes for container storage

Access Control:

• IAM roles with minimal required permissions
• Service-specific IAM policies
• No hardcoded credentials or secrets
• AWS Secrets Manager for sensitive data storage
• Automatic secret rotation capabilities

Authentication and Authorization:

• JWT-based authentication with configurable expiration
• Role-based access control (RBAC)
• API rate limiting and throttling
• CORS configuration for web security
• Session management with secure storage

Input Validation:

• SQL injection prevention through parameterized queries
• Cross-site scripting (XSS) protection
• Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) protection
• File upload validation and sanitization
• Input sanitization and output encoding

Audit Logging:

• CloudTrail for AWS API call logging
• Application audit logs for user actions
• Database access and query logging
• Load balancer and CloudFront access logs
• Security event monitoring and alerting

Compliance Features:

• Data retention policies
• Backup encryption
• Access logging and monitoring
• Security group and network monitoring
• Automated security scanning capabilities

We take security vulnerabilities seriously and appreciate responsible disclosure. If you discover a security vulnerability, please follow these steps:

1. Do NOT create a public GitHub issue for security vulnerabilities
2. Email security concerns to: security@fleetbase.io
3. Include detailed information about the vulnerability:
   • Description of the vulnerability
   • Steps to reproduce the issue
   • Potential impact and severity
   • Suggested remediation (if known)
   • Your contact information

When reporting a security vulnerability, please provide:

• Vulnerability Details:

  • Type of vulnerability (e.g., injection, authentication bypass, privilege escalation)
  • Affected components or services
  • Attack vectors and exploitation methods
  • Proof of concept (if applicable)

• Environment Information:

  • CloudFormation template version
  • AWS region and services affected
  • Configuration parameters used
  • Any custom modifications made

• Impact Assessment:

  • Potential data exposure or loss
  • Service availability impact
  • Privilege escalation possibilities
  • Compliance implications

We are committed to addressing security vulnerabilities promptly:

• Initial Response: Within 24 hours of receiving the report
• Vulnerability Assessment: Within 72 hours
• Fix Development: Based on severity (see timeline below)
• Public Disclosure: After fix is available and deployed

When deploying and operating this CloudFormation template, follow these security best practices:

Pre-Deployment:

• Review all parameter values for security implications
• Ensure AWS credentials have minimal required permissions
• Validate custom domain certificates and DNS configurations
• Review security group rules and network access patterns

During Deployment:

• Monitor CloudFormation events for any security-related failures
• Verify resource creation follows security policies
• Check that encryption is enabled for all data stores
• Validate IAM roles and policies are created correctly

Post-Deployment:

• Change default passwords and API keys immediately
• Enable additional logging and monitoring as needed
• Configure backup and disaster recovery procedures
• Perform security scanning and vulnerability assessments

Access Management:

• Use multi-factor authentication (MFA) for all administrative access
• Implement principle of least privilege for all users and services
• Regularly review and audit access permissions
• Use AWS IAM Access Analyzer to identify unused permissions

Monitoring and Alerting:

• Enable CloudWatch alarms for security-related metrics
• Configure notifications for failed authentication attempts
• Monitor for unusual network traffic patterns
• Set up alerts for configuration changes

Maintenance:

• Keep all software components updated with latest security patches
• Regularly review and update security group rules
• Perform periodic security assessments and penetration testing
• Maintain incident response procedures and contact information

Data Classification:

• Identify and classify sensitive data types
• Implement appropriate encryption for data at rest and in transit
• Use data loss prevention (DLP) tools where applicable
• Establish data retention and deletion policies

Backup Security:

• Encrypt all backup data
• Store backups in separate AWS accounts or regions
• Test backup restoration procedures regularly
• Implement backup access controls and monitoring

We will notify users of security updates through:

• GitHub Security Advisories
• Release notes and changelogs
• Email notifications (for subscribed users)
• Community forums and discussions

When security updates are released:

1. Review the security advisory and assess impact on your deployment
2. Test the update in a non-production environment first
3. Plan maintenance window for production deployments
4. Apply the update using CloudFormation stack updates
5. Verify the fix and monitor for any issues
6. Update documentation and procedures as needed

For critical security vulnerabilities:

• Updates will be released as soon as possible
• Emergency maintenance may be required
• Detailed instructions will be provided for immediate mitigation
• Follow-up communication will include lessons learned and prevention measures

This CloudFormation template is designed to support compliance with various security frameworks:

• AWS Well-Architected Framework - Security Pillar
• SOC 2 Type II - Security and availability controls
• ISO 27001 - Information security management
• GDPR - Data protection and privacy
• HIPAA - Healthcare data protection (with additional configuration)
• PCI DSS - Payment card industry security (with additional controls)

• Encryption of data at rest and in transit
• Access logging and audit trails
• Network segmentation and access controls
• Backup and disaster recovery capabilities
• Incident response and monitoring procedures

For security-related inquiries:

• Security Team Email: security@fleetbase.io
• General Support: support@fleetbase.io
• Community Discussions: GitHub Discussions

We appreciate the security research community and responsible disclosure of vulnerabilities. Contributors who report valid security issues will be acknowledged in our security advisories (with their permission).

We maintain a list of security researchers who have responsibly disclosed vulnerabilities:

• [To be updated as reports are received]

Thank you for helping keep the Fleetbase CloudFormation template secure!