1. Introduction
At Howwe Technologies, we prioritize system security and reliability through a comprehensive penetration testing strategy and robust disaster recovery practices. By leveraging tools like Detectify and adhering to industry standards such as the OWASP Top 10, we ensure our platform is secure, scalable, and resilient against evolving threats.
This policy outlines our approach to security testing, disaster preparedness, and recovery to maintain high levels of service reliability and compliance.
2. Penetration Testing
2.1. Overview
Penetration testing is integral to our proactive approach to identifying and addressing vulnerabilities. We regularly perform automated and manual testing to uncover risks and mitigate them before they impact customers.
2.2. Process
Automated Testing with Detectify:
Regular scans are performed across all public and private parts of the platform.
Tests focus on identifying vulnerabilities outlined in the OWASP Top 10, including:
Injection flaws.
Broken access controls.
Security misconfigurations.
Cross-site scripting (XSS).
Authentication-based testing ensures comprehensive coverage of internal systems.
Manual Penetration Testing:
Conducted annually and during major infrastructure or application updates.
Focus areas include:
APIs.
Business-critical systems.
External integrations.
2.3. Remediation and Reporting
Remediation:
Identified vulnerabilities are prioritized based on severity and fixed promptly.
Follow-up tests validate the effectiveness of fixes.
Reporting:
Internal reports detail findings, resolutions, and timelines.
Clients can request summarized penetration testing results as part of compliance documentation.
3. Disaster Recovery (DR)
3.1. Objectives
Our disaster recovery practices ensure:
Minimal Downtime: Rapid restoration of services to minimize business disruption.
Data Integrity: Secure recovery of all customer data.
3.2. Strategy
Redundancy and Failover:
High availability is ensured through redundancy across infrastructure, supported by Kubernetes-managed failover mechanisms.
Automated Backups:
Daily backups of critical data stored in multiple geographic regions via Google Cloud.
Weekly restoration tests verify backup reliability.
Scenario-Based Testing:
Quarterly disaster recovery drills simulate various failure scenarios, such as:
Widespread outages.
Data corruption.
Security incidents requiring system isolation.
3.3. Recovery Objectives
Recovery Time Objective (RTO): < 4 hours.
Recovery Point Objective (RPO): < 24 hours
3.4. Post-Recovery Review
Following any recovery process, a retrospective review identifies:
Lessons learned from the incident or drill.
Areas for improvement in processes or tools.
4. OWASP Compliance
4.1. OWASP Top 10 Alignment
Our security practices are aligned with the OWASP Top 10 to address common vulnerabilities and maintain high security standards.
This includes:
Injection Flaws: Ensuring all inputs are validated and sanitized to prevent SQL or LDAP injection attacks.
Secure Data Handling: Encrypting data at rest (AES-256) and in transit (TLS 1.3).
Access Controls: Role-based permissions and least-privilege principles ensure secure access.
Regular Updates: Keeping frameworks, libraries, and dependencies up to date to avoid known vulnerabilities.
4.2. Continuous Monitoring and Improvement
Regular scans validate ongoing compliance with OWASP guidelines.
Security findings are reviewed and integrated into future development processes to mitigate risks preemptively.
5. Tools and Resources
We utilize industry-standard tools and technologies to ensure security and resilience:
Detectify: Automated penetration testing for identifying vulnerabilities across the application.
Google Cloud: Redundant, geographically distributed storage and monitoring solutions.
Kubernetes: Orchestration of containerized services with automated failover capabilities.
Sentry: Real-time error tracking to detect issues early in the pipeline.
6. Reporting and Transparency
Internal Logs: Comprehensive logs are maintained for all penetration tests, disaster recovery drills, and incidents.
Customer Access: Summary reports and compliance documentation are available upon request.
7. Continuous Improvement
We regularly review and refine our practices by:
Conducting regular disaster recovery tests and applying findings to improve response processes.
Staying informed about emerging security threats and integrating updated OWASP guidelines into testing and development.
8. External Resources and References
OWASP Top 10 Overview
A globally recognized standard for addressing critical security vulnerabilities.
Detectify
An automated penetration testing platform that helps identify vulnerabilities, including OWASP Top 10 risks.
Google Cloud Security and Compliance
Comprehensive documentation on data protection and compliance in Google Cloud services.
Kubernetes Security Guide
Guidelines for securing Kubernetes deployments, including role-based access control and network policies.
9. Contact Information
For more information or to request compliance documentation:
Email: [email protected]
This updated policy reflects our commitment to robust security practices and disaster resilience, ensuring confidence in the integrity and reliability of our platform.