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Security Guidelines

Comprehensive security guidelines for developers, operators, and users of Fund-My-Cause.

1. Overview

This document provides security guidelines for all aspects of Fund-My-Cause, including:

  • Development security practices
  • Deployment and operations security
  • User security guidance
  • Incident response procedures

For detailed information on specific topics, see:

2. Development Security

2.1 Secure Coding Practices

Input Validation

  • Validate all user inputs for type, format, and length
  • Use allowlists rather than blocklists
  • Reject invalid input rather than trying to fix it
  • Validate on both client and server side

Error Handling

  • Do not expose sensitive information in error messages
  • Log errors with sufficient context for debugging
  • Do not log sensitive data (passwords, keys, tokens)
  • Use generic error messages for users

Cryptography

  • Use industry-standard libraries (libsodium, ring, etc.)
  • Never implement custom cryptographic algorithms
  • Use appropriate key sizes and algorithms
  • Rotate keys regularly

Access Control

  • Implement role-based access control (RBAC)
  • Check permissions before every sensitive operation
  • Use principle of least privilege
  • Audit all access to sensitive resources

2.2 Code Review Process

All code changes must be reviewed by at least 2 team members before merging:

  1. Functional Review: Does the code do what it's supposed to do?
  2. Security Review: Are there any security vulnerabilities?
  3. Code Quality Review: Does the code follow best practices?
  4. Testing Review: Are there adequate tests?

2.3 Dependency Management

  • Use exact versions for dependencies (no floating versions)
  • Review new dependencies for security and maintenance status
  • Run npm audit and cargo audit regularly
  • Update security vulnerabilities within 7 days
  • Review changelogs for breaking changes

2.4 Testing

  • Write unit tests for all functions
  • Write integration tests for all flows
  • Test edge cases and error conditions
  • Include security tests (e.g., unauthorized access)
  • Aim for >80% code coverage

3. Deployment Security

3.1 Pre-Deployment

  1. Build Verification

    • All tests pass
    • No security warnings from audits
    • Build is reproducible
    • WASM hash is verified

  2. Code Review

    • At least 2 team members have reviewed
    • Security review is complete
    • No hardcoded secrets

  3. Configuration

    • Environment variables are set correctly
    • Secrets are in GitHub Secrets
    • Configuration is validated

3.2 Deployment Process

  1. Deploy to Testnet First

    • Test all functionality
    • Verify contract behavior
    • Check for any issues

  2. Deploy to Mainnet

    • Follow deployment checklist
    • Have rollback plan ready
    • Monitor closely after deployment

  3. Post-Deployment Verification

    • Verify contract is deployed correctly
    • Verify WASM hash matches
    • Verify all systems are functioning
    • Monitor for any issues

3.3 Rollback Procedure

If a deployment introduces a critical issue:

  1. Immediately revert to previous version
  2. Notify users of the rollback
  3. Investigate root cause
  4. Fix the issue
  5. Re-test thoroughly
  6. Re-deploy with fix

4. Operations Security

4.1 Access Control

  • Only authorized team members have access
  • Multi-factor authentication is required
  • Access is logged and audited
  • Access is revoked when team members leave

4.2 Monitoring & Alerting

  • Monitor system performance and health
  • Alert on security-relevant events
  • Review logs regularly
  • Investigate anomalies

4.3 Backup & Recovery

  • Regular backups are taken
  • Backups are tested regularly
  • Recovery procedures are documented
  • Recovery time objective (RTO) is defined

4.4 Incident Response

  • Incident response procedures are documented
  • Team is trained on procedures
  • Drills are conducted regularly
  • Post-mortems are conducted after incidents

5. User Security

5.1 Wallet Security

  • Use official wallet sources only
  • Never share private keys or seed phrases
  • Enable wallet security features (2FA, auto-lock)
  • Review transactions before signing
  • Use hardware wallets for large amounts

5.2 Phishing Prevention

  • Verify URLs before connecting wallet
  • Check for HTTPS
  • Be suspicious of urgency
  • Verify contract addresses on Stellar Expert
  • Never click wallet connection links from unsolicited messages

5.3 Contract Verification

  • Verify contract address on Stellar Expert
  • Check WASM hash matches published hash
  • Verify contract initialization parameters
  • Trust the contract, not the UI

6. Security Incident Response

6.1 Reporting

Report security vulnerabilities via:

Do not open public GitHub issues for security vulnerabilities.

6.2 Response Timeline

Milestone Target
Acknowledgement Within 48 hours
Initial assessment Within 5 business days
Fix or mitigation Within 30 days (critical: 7 days)
Public disclosure After fix is deployed

6.3 Incident Response Process

  1. Detection: Anomaly is detected
  2. Reporting: Issue is reported
  3. Assessment: Severity is classified
  4. Containment: Incident is contained
  5. Investigation: Root cause is determined
  6. Remediation: Fix is developed and deployed
  7. Communication: Users are notified
  8. Review: Post-mortem is conducted

7. Security Training

7.1 Required Training

All team members must complete:

  • Security awareness training (annually)
  • Secure coding practices (annually)
  • Incident response procedures (annually)
  • Role-specific security training (as needed)

7.2 Training Topics

  • Secure coding practices
  • Common vulnerabilities (OWASP Top 10)
  • Cryptography basics
  • Access control and authentication
  • Incident response procedures
  • Social engineering and phishing
  • Data protection and privacy

8. Security Policies

8.1 Password Policy

  • Minimum 12 characters
  • Mix of uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and symbols
  • No dictionary words
  • Changed every 90 days
  • Not reused for 5 previous passwords

8.2 Access Control Policy

  • Principle of least privilege
  • Role-based access control
  • Multi-factor authentication for sensitive systems
  • Access reviews quarterly
  • Access revoked within 24 hours of departure

8.3 Data Protection Policy

  • Sensitive data is encrypted at rest and in transit
  • Data is retained only as long as necessary
  • Data is securely deleted when no longer needed
  • Data access is logged and audited

8.4 Incident Response Policy

  • All security incidents are reported immediately
  • Incident response procedures are followed
  • Post-mortems are conducted
  • Lessons learned are implemented

9. Compliance

9.1 Standards & Frameworks

Fund-My-Cause follows security best practices from:

  • OWASP (Open Web Application Security Project)
  • NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology)
  • CWE (Common Weakness Enumeration)
  • Stellar Security Guidelines

9.2 Audits & Assessments

  • Security audits are conducted annually
  • Penetration testing is conducted annually
  • Vulnerability scanning is continuous
  • Code reviews are conducted for all changes

9.3 Reporting & Disclosure

  • Security vulnerabilities are reported responsibly
  • Coordinated disclosure is followed
  • Public disclosure occurs after fix is deployed
  • Security researchers are credited

10. Security Resources

10.1 Internal Documentation

10.2 External Resources

10.3 Tools & Services

  • cargo audit - Rust dependency vulnerability scanner
  • npm audit - Node.js dependency vulnerability scanner
  • GitHub Dependabot - Automated dependency updates
  • GitHub Security Advisories - Vulnerability reporting
  • Stellar Expert - Contract verification

11. Security Contacts

Role Email Phone
Security Lead security@fund-my-cause.org [Phone]
Incident Commander incident-commander@fund-my-cause.org [Phone]
DevOps Lead devops@fund-my-cause.org [Phone]

12. Document Control

Version Date Changes Author
1.0 2026-06-01 Initial security guidelines Security Team

Last Updated: 2026-06-01
Next Review: 2026-09-01
Maintained By: Security Team

Appendix: Quick Reference

Security Checklist Quick Links

Common Commands

# Run security audits
cargo audit
npm audit

# Build contract
cargo build --release --target wasm32-unknown-unknown

# Run tests
cargo test --workspace
npm run test

# Deploy contract
./scripts/deploy.sh <CREATOR> <TOKEN> <GOAL> <DEADLINE> <MIN_CONTRIB> <TITLE> <DESC> <LINKS> <REGISTRY_ID>

# Verify contract
stellar contract invoke --id <CONTRACT_ID> --network testnet -- version

Incident Response Quick Start

  1. Report: Use GitHub Security Advisories or email security@fund-my-cause.org
  2. Assess: Classify severity (P1/P2/P3/P4)
  3. Contain: Take immediate action to prevent further damage
  4. Investigate: Determine root cause
  5. Remediate: Develop and deploy fix
  6. Communicate: Notify users
  7. Review: Conduct post-mortem

See Incident Response Procedures for detailed steps.