Pulse implements enterprise-grade security measures to protect user data and ensure secure operations.

• Phone number verification through WhatsApp
• OTP-based account linking with Flash
• Session tokens stored securely in Redis
• No passwords stored in the application

• Admin phone numbers configured in environment
• Special commands restricted to admin users only
• Audit logging for admin actions

• All sensitive data encrypted at rest (AES-256-GCM)
• Redis sessions encrypted with rotating keys
• Environment variables for secrets management
• No plaintext storage of API keys or tokens

• Minimal data collection policy
• No permanent message history storage
• User data isolated by session
• Automatic session expiration (24h)

• Bearer token authentication
• HTTPS-only communication
• Rate limiting implemented
• Request validation and sanitization

• API keys stored as environment variables
• Separate keys for development/production
• Regular key rotation recommended
• Minimal permission scopes

• Firewall configuration (UFW)
• Only required ports exposed (80, 443, 22)
• Fail2ban for intrusion prevention
• Regular security updates

• Dependencies regularly updated
• Security scanning in CI/CD
• Input validation on all commands
• XSS and injection prevention

• Encrypted session storage
• Automatic session cleanup
• Session isolation per user
• Secure QR code delivery for admins

• Password authentication required
• Encryption for sensitive data
• Regular backup procedures
• Memory limits configured

• ✅ Basic encryption and authentication
• ✅ Input validation and sanitization
• ✅ Secure session management
• ✅ Environment-based configuration

• Advanced threat detection
• Security event monitoring
• Automated vulnerability scanning
• Enhanced audit logging

• Enterprise security features
• Multi-factor authentication
• Hardware security module support
• Advanced encryption options

• Full compliance certifications (SOC 2, ISO 27001)
• Penetration testing program
• Bug bounty program
• Security operations center

1. Never commit secrets to version control
2. Use environment variables for configuration
3. Implement proper error handling
4. Validate all user inputs
5. Keep dependencies updated

1. Use HTTPS everywhere
2. Configure proper firewall rules
3. Enable automatic security updates
4. Regular backup procedures
5. Monitor for suspicious activity

Before deploying to production:

• All API keys configured as environment variables
• Redis password set and strong
• SSL certificates configured
• Firewall rules configured
• Admin phone numbers set
• Backup procedures in place
• Monitoring configured
• Security scanning completed

If you discover a security vulnerability:

1. Do NOT create a public issue
2. Email security@islandbitcoin.com
3. Include detailed description and reproduction steps
4. Allow time for patch before disclosure

We aim to respond within 48 hours and provide regular updates on the remediation progress.

• GDPR compliant data handling
• WhatsApp Business API terms compliance
• Lightning Network security standards
• Industry best practices for financial applications

For detailed security implementation, see:

• Security Roadmap
• Security Checklist
• Known Vulnerabilities