apidash/doc/security

API Dash Security Documentation

This folder contains comprehensive security documentation for the API Dash project.

📚 Documents

1. STRIDE Threat Model

A comprehensive threat analysis of the API Dash application using the STRIDE (Spoofing, Tampering, Repudiation, Information Disclosure, Denial of Service, Elevation of Privilege) framework.

Contents:

• System architecture and data flow analysis
• Detailed threat identification across all STRIDE categories
• Risk assessment and prioritization
• Recommended security controls and mitigations
• Security testing recommendations

Key Highlights:

• 23 identified threats across all STRIDE categories
• Risk-scored threat matrix for prioritization
• Immediate, short-term, and long-term action plans
• Focus on critical issues: credential storage, dependency management, data integrity

2. Incident Response Plan (IRP)

A structured incident response plan aligned with 2025 industry standards and best practices for handling security incidents in the API Dash open source project.

Contents:

• Incident response team structure and roles
• Incident classification and severity levels
• Complete incident response lifecycle (Detection → Recovery)
• Specific response procedures for different incident types
• Communication plans and templates
• Post-incident review processes
• Training and awareness programs

Key Features:

• Aligned with NIST, SANS, and ISO incident management standards
• Clear SLAs for response times based on severity
• Coordinated disclosure procedures
• Compliance with GDPR, CCPA, and other regulations
• Ready-to-use templates and checklists

🎯 Purpose

These documents serve to:

1. Identify Security Risks: Systematically analyze potential threats to API Dash
2. Guide Security Improvements: Provide actionable recommendations for enhancing security
3. Prepare for Incidents: Establish clear procedures for responding to security events
4. Build Trust: Demonstrate commitment to security for users and contributors
5. Enable Collaboration: Provide framework for security community engagement

🚀 Quick Start

For Maintainers

1. Review the STRIDE Threat Model to understand security risks
2. Familiarize yourself with the Incident Response Plan
3. Ensure you're listed in the incident response team contacts
4. Complete security training as outlined in the IRP
5. Set up security tools and monitoring as recommended

For Security Researchers

1. Review our Security Policy for vulnerability reporting
2. Understand the threat landscape via the STRIDE model
3. Follow coordinated disclosure guidelines in the IRP
4. Report security issues through GitHub Security Advisories

For Users

1. Follow security best practices in user documentation
2. Keep API Dash updated to the latest version
3. Report security concerns through proper channels
4. Review security advisories when published

📋 Implementation Status

Immediate Priorities (From Threat Model)

• Implement secure credential storage using OS keychains
• Enable GitHub Dependabot for dependency scanning
• Add data integrity verification for local storage
• Implement secure export functionality with warnings

In Progress

• STRIDE threat model completed
• Incident response plan established
• Security testing framework setup
• Automated security scanning in CI/CD

Planned

• Regular security audits
• Penetration testing
• Security awareness training
• Tabletop exercises for incident response

🔄 Maintenance

Review Schedule

• Threat Model: Quarterly review, update after major features
• Incident Response Plan: Annual review, update after incidents
• Both: Update based on security incidents and lessons learned

Version History

Document	Version	Date	Status
STRIDE Threat Model	1.0	December 2025	Current
Incident Response Plan	1.0	December 2025	Current

Next Review Date: March 2026

📞 Contact

Security Issues

• Preferred: GitHub Security Advisories
• Email: security@apidash.dev
• Response Time: See IRP for SLAs based on severity

Questions About Security Docs

• Create a discussion in GitHub Discussions
• Tag with security label
• Contact maintainers via Discord #security channel

🤝 Contributing to Security

We welcome contributions to improve API Dash security:

1. Report Vulnerabilities: Follow responsible disclosure in SECURITY.md
2. Suggest Improvements: Open discussions for security enhancements
3. Security Testing: Help with testing and validation
4. Documentation: Improve security documentation and guides
5. Code Review: Participate in security-focused code reviews

Security Contributions Guidelines

• All security-related PRs require review from security team members
• Security fixes should include tests demonstrating the fix
• Update threat model if addressing identified threats
• Follow secure coding guidelines in developer docs

📖 Related Documentation

• Main Security Policy - How to report security vulnerabilities
• Contributing Guidelines - General contribution guidelines
• Developer Guide - Development setup and practices
• Code of Conduct - Community standards

📚 External Resources

Security Frameworks

• STRIDE Threat Modeling (Microsoft)
• NIST Incident Response Guide (SP 800-61)
• OWASP Mobile Security

Tools and Standards

• CVSS Calculator
• CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
• CVE - Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures

Flutter/Dart Security

• Flutter Security Best Practices
• Dart Security Advisories

🏆 Acknowledgments

This security documentation was created based on:

• Industry-standard threat modeling methodologies (STRIDE, DREAD, PASTA)
• NIST Cybersecurity Framework and Incident Response guidelines
• ISO/IEC 27001/27035 standards
• OWASP best practices
• Real-world incident response experiences from the open source community
• Guidance from security researchers and practitioners

Special thanks to the security community and all researchers who help keep API Dash secure through responsible disclosure.

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Document Classification: Public
Last Updated: December 2025
Maintained By: API Dash Security Team

For the latest version of this documentation, visit: https://github.com/foss42/apidash/tree/main/doc/security