Security Architecture
Comprehensive overview of Torvus Security's technical infrastructure and security design principles.
Architecture Overview​
Torvus Security employs a defense-in-depth architecture with multiple security layers to protect your data at every level.
High-Level Architecture​
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Client Layer
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TLS 1.3 Encryption
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Edge/CDN Layer (Cloudflare)
� DDoS Protection
� WAF (Web Application Firewall)
� Rate Limiting
� Bot Protection
� SSL/TLS Termination
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Application Layer (Vercel/AWS)
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Next.js Application Server
� Authentication & Authorization (Supabase)
� API Routes & Business Logic
� Session Management
� Request Validation & Sanitization
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Data Layer (Supabase)
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PostgreSQL Database
� Row-Level Security (RLS)
� Encrypted at Rest (AES-256)
� Automated Backups (Encrypted)
� Point-in-Time Recovery
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Object Storage (S3)
� Document Storage (Encrypted)
� Versioning Enabled
� Lifecycle Policies
� Access Control Lists (ACLs)
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Monitoring & Logging Layer
� Application Logs (CloudWatch/Datadog)
� Security Logs (Audit Trail)
� Performance Monitoring (APM)
� Intrusion Detection System (IDS)
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Defense-in-Depth Layers​
Layer 1: Network Security​
Edge Protection (Cloudflare):
- DDoS Mitigation: Automatic detection and mitigation of distributed denial-of-service attacks
- WAF Rules: Web Application Firewall blocking common attack patterns (SQL injection, XSS, etc.)
- Rate Limiting: Per-IP and per-endpoint rate limits to prevent abuse
- Bot Management: Challenge-response for suspected bot traffic
- Geographic Filtering: Block traffic from high-risk regions (optional)
Network Isolation:
- VPC: Virtual Private Cloud with isolated network segments
- Private Subnets: Database and internal services isolated from public internet
- Security Groups: Firewall rules allowing only necessary traffic
- Network ACLs: Additional layer of network-level access control
Layer 2: Application Security​
Authentication:
- Supabase Auth: Industry-standard authentication with JWT tokens
- Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA): TOTP-based 2FA required for all accounts
- WebAuthn Support: Passwordless authentication via hardware security keys
- Session Management: Secure session tokens with automatic expiration
- Password Policies: Strong password requirements (min 12 chars, complexity rules)
Authorization:
- Role-Based Access Control (RBAC): Granular permissions per user role
- Row-Level Security (RLS): Database-enforced access control
- API Key Scoping: Limited API keys with specific permissions
- Principle of Least Privilege: Users granted minimum necessary permissions
Input Validation:
- Schema Validation: All API inputs validated against strict schemas (Zod)
- Sanitization: User inputs sanitized to prevent injection attacks
- Content Security Policy (CSP): Browser-enforced security policy
- CSRF Protection: Anti-CSRF tokens for state-changing operations
Layer 3: Data Security​
Encryption at Rest:
- Database Encryption: AES-256-GCM encryption for all database data
- File Encryption: Documents encrypted before storage in S3
- Key Management: AWS KMS for secure key storage and rotation
- Encrypted Backups: Daily backups encrypted with separate keys
Encryption in Transit:
- TLS 1.3: All connections use latest TLS protocol
- Certificate Pinning: Mobile apps use certificate pinning
- HSTS: HTTP Strict Transport Security enforced
- Perfect Forward Secrecy: Ephemeral key exchange (ECDHE)
Data Protection:
- Tokenization: Sensitive data tokenized where possible
- Data Masking: PII masked in logs and error messages
- Secure Deletion: Cryptographic erasure for deleted data
- Data Residency: Data stored in specified geographic regions
Layer 4: Monitoring & Auditing​
Comprehensive Logging:
- Audit Logs: All user actions logged with timestamp, IP, user agent
- Security Events: Authentication failures, permission changes, data access
- API Logs: All API requests logged for forensic analysis
- System Logs: Infrastructure and application health metrics
Real-Time Monitoring:
- Intrusion Detection: Automated detection of suspicious patterns
- Anomaly Detection: ML-based detection of unusual behavior
- Alert System: Automated alerts for security events
- SIEM Integration: Security Information and Event Management
Incident Response:
- 24/7 Monitoring: Security operations center (SOC) monitoring
- Automated Playbooks: Predefined responses to common threats
- Incident Team: Dedicated security team for rapid response
- Post-Incident Analysis: Detailed analysis and remediation
Zero Trust Architecture​
Torvus implements a Zero Trust security model:
Core Principles​
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Never Trust, Always Verify
- Every request authenticated and authorized
- No implicit trust based on network location
- Continuous verification throughout session
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Least Privilege Access
- Users granted minimum necessary permissions
- Just-in-time (JIT) privilege elevation
- Time-bound access grants
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Assume Breach
- Microsegmentation to limit blast radius
- Continuous monitoring for lateral movement
- Rapid containment and response
Implementation​
Identity Verification:
- Multi-factor authentication for all users
- Device posture checks (health, compliance)
- Continuous authentication signals
Microsegmentation:
- Network segmentation by trust zones
- Application-level isolation
- Database row-level security
Continuous Monitoring:
- Real-time threat detection
- Behavioral analytics
- Automated response actions
Infrastructure Security​
Cloud Provider (AWS/Vercel/Supabase)​
AWS Security:
- Shared Responsibility Model: AWS secures infrastructure, we secure application
- Compliance Certifications: SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS compliant infrastructure
- Regional Isolation: Data stored in single region per customer preference
- High Availability: Multi-AZ deployment for fault tolerance
Supabase Security:
- PostgreSQL Security: Industry-standard database security
- RLS Policies: Row-level security enforced at database level
- Auth Integration: Secure JWT-based authentication
- Realtime Security: Secure WebSocket connections
Vercel Security:
- Edge Network: Global CDN with DDoS protection
- Preview Deployments: Isolated environments for testing
- Environment Variables: Encrypted secrets management
- Build Security: Secure CI/CD pipeline
Container & Orchestration​
Containerization:
- Docker: Immutable container images
- Image Scanning: Automated vulnerability scanning (Snyk, Trivy)
- Minimal Base Images: Distroless containers where possible
- Non-Root Execution: Containers run as non-privileged users
Secrets Management:
- Vault/AWS Secrets Manager: Centralized secrets storage
- Rotation: Automated secret rotation
- Encryption: Secrets encrypted at rest and in transit
- Access Control: RBAC for secret access
API Security​
Authentication & Authorization​
API Keys:
- Scoped Permissions: Keys limited to specific operations
- Expiration: Time-bound API keys
- Rotation: Regular key rotation recommended
- Revocation: Instant key revocation capability
OAuth 2.0:
- Authorization Code Flow: Secure OAuth flow for third-party apps
- PKCE: Proof Key for Code Exchange for public clients
- Refresh Tokens: Secure token renewal
- Scope Limitation: Granular permission scopes
API Protection​
Rate Limiting:
- Per-Endpoint Limits: Different limits per API endpoint
- Per-User Limits: User-specific quotas
- Burst Protection: Token bucket algorithm
- 429 Responses: Clear rate limit headers
Input Validation:
- Schema Enforcement: Strict request/response schemas
- Type Safety: TypeScript for compile-time safety
- Size Limits: Request body size limits
- Content-Type Validation: Strict content type checking
API Gateway:
- Request Transformation: Normalize and validate requests
- Response Filtering: Remove sensitive data from responses
- Caching: Secure response caching
- Throttling: Dynamic throttling based on load
Compliance & Certifications​
Current Certifications​
SOC 2 Type II (In Progress):
- Annual audit by independent CPA firm
- Security, availability, confidentiality controls
- Expected completion: Q1 2026
ISO 27001 (Planned):
- Information security management system (ISMS)
- Risk assessment and management
- Target certification: Q2 2026
Regulatory Compliance​
GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation):
- Data subject rights (access, deletion, portability)
- Privacy by design and default
- Data processing agreements (DPAs)
- EU data residency options
CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act):
- Consumer rights (access, deletion, opt-out)
- Privacy notice and disclosures
- Data sale restrictions
- Annual compliance verification
HIPAA (Planned for Healthcare):
- Business Associate Agreements (BAAs)
- PHI encryption and access controls
- Audit logging and breach notification
- Target: 2026 for healthcare customers
Security Operations​
Vulnerability Management​
Continuous Scanning:
- Dependency Scanning: Automated scanning of npm/pip packages (Dependabot, Snyk)
- Code Analysis: Static analysis (ESLint, SonarQube)
- Dynamic Testing: Runtime security testing (DAST)
- Penetration Testing: Annual third-party pen tests
Patch Management:
- Critical Patches: Applied within 24 hours
- High-Priority Patches: Applied within 7 days
- Regular Updates: Monthly update cycle
- Zero-Day Response: Emergency patching procedures
Incident Response​
Response Plan:
- Detection: Automated monitoring and alerting
- Triage: Severity assessment and team notification
- Containment: Isolate affected systems
- Eradication: Remove threat and vulnerabilities
- Recovery: Restore services and data
- Post-Incident: Root cause analysis and remediation
Communication:
- Internal: Security team and executive notification
- Customer: Timely notification per compliance requirements
- Regulatory: Breach notification within legal timeframes
- Public: Transparent communication via status page
Third-Party Security​
Vendor Management​
Security Assessment:
- SOC 2 certification required for critical vendors
- Security questionnaires (SIG, CAIQ)
- Data processing agreements (DPAs)
- Regular security reviews
Critical Vendors:
- AWS: SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS certified
- Supabase: SOC 2 Type II certified
- Vercel: SOC 2 Type II certified
- Cloudflare: SOC 2, ISO 27001 certified
Supply Chain Security​
Open Source:
- Dependency vulnerability scanning
- License compliance verification
- Regular dependency updates
- Source code auditing for critical packages
Build Pipeline:
- Signed commits and releases
- Immutable build artifacts
- SBOM (Software Bill of Materials)
- Provenance verification
Physical Security​
While Torvus is cloud-native, our infrastructure providers maintain strict physical security:
Data Center Security (AWS):
- 24/7 security guards and surveillance
- Biometric access controls
- Physical access logging
- Environmental controls (fire, flood, temperature)
Office Security (Torvus HQ):
- Badge-required access
- Visitor management system
- Secure workstations (encrypted disks)
- Clean desk policy
Security Best Practices for Users​
For Vault Owners​
- Strong Passwords: Use 16+ character passwords with complexity
- Enable MFA: Always use two-factor authentication
- Regular Check-ins: Don't skip check-ins to prevent accidental release
- Trusted Recipients: Only add verified recipient email addresses
- Encryption Keys: Store recovery keys securely offline
For Developers (API Users)​
- Secure API Keys: Never commit keys to version control
- Environment Variables: Store keys in environment variables
- Key Rotation: Rotate API keys quarterly
- Minimal Scopes: Request only necessary permissions
- HTTPS Only: Always use HTTPS for API calls
For Organizations​
- SSO Integration: Use SAML/OIDC for centralized authentication
- Role Management: Implement least privilege access
- Audit Reviews: Regular review of audit logs
- Incident Plan: Document security incident response procedures
- Security Training: Regular security awareness training
Security Roadmap​
Q4 2025​
- SOC 2 Type II audit completion
- Enhanced DDoS protection (Cloudflare Enterprise)
- � Hardware security key (WebAuthn) support
Q1 2026​
- ISO 27001 certification
- Advanced threat detection (SIEM)
- Security orchestration automation (SOAR)
Q2 2026​
- HIPAA compliance for healthcare
- FedRAMP authorization (government)
- Zero-knowledge encryption options
Reporting Security Issues​
We take security seriously and welcome responsible disclosure.
Report vulnerabilities to: security@torvussecurity.com
Our Commitment:
- Acknowledgment within 24 hours
- Regular updates on remediation progress
- Recognition in security hall of fame (optional)
- Potential bug bounty rewards
View full Vulnerability Disclosure Policy �
Last Updated: October 8, 2025