Security Documentation

This directory contains security-related documentation for the credential-api module.

Contents

• rate-limiting.md: Documentation on rate limiting approach and recommendations

Security Features

The credential-api module implements multiple layers of security:

1. Input Validation: Comprehensive validation of all inputs
2. Resource Limits: Size and count limits to prevent DoS attacks
3. Security Constants: Well-documented security boundaries
4. Security Testing: Comprehensive security-focused test suites

Rate Limiting

Rate limiting is not implemented at the library level by design. See rate-limiting.md for details on why and how to implement it at the application layer.

Security Best Practices

When using credential-api in production:

1. Implement rate limiting at the API gateway or application layer
2. Configure security constants based on your use case
3. Monitor resource usage and adjust limits as needed
4. Use HTTPS for all network communications
5. Validate all inputs before passing to credential-api
6. Keep dependencies updated for security patches
7. Review security logs regularly
8. Perform security audits before production deployment