security-best-practices.md

title	Security Best Practices
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Security Best Practices

Code Security

• Never hardcode secrets, API keys, or passwords
• Use environment variables for configuration
• Validate all user inputs
• Use parameterized queries to prevent SQL injection
• Implement proper authentication and authorization

Dependency Management

• Keep dependencies updated
• Use dependency scanning tools
• Review third-party packages before adding
• Use lock files (package-lock.json, poetry.lock)
• Remove unused dependencies

Data Protection

• Encrypt sensitive data at rest and in transit
• Use HTTPS for all web communications
• Implement proper session management
• Use secure headers (HSTS, CSP, etc.)
• Follow OWASP guidelines

Infrastructure Security

• Use least privilege principle for IAM
• Enable logging and monitoring
• Use network segmentation
• Implement proper backup strategies
• Regular security audits and penetration testing

Development Practices

• Use static code analysis tools
• Implement security testing in CI/CD
• Code reviews for security issues
• Security training for developers
• Incident response procedures