Enhancing Node.js Application Security with Zero Trust Architecture

{
  "title": "Enhancing Node.js Application Security with Zero Trust Architecture",
  "description": "Implementing Zero Trust security principles in Node.js applications to protect against evolving cyber threats and unauthorized access.",
  "category": "Node.js Cursor Rules",
  "rules": [
    {
      "id": "ZTA-001",
      "name": "Enforce Strong Authentication Mechanisms",
      "description": "Implement robust authentication protocols, such as OAuth2 or OpenID Connect, to verify user identities before granting access.",
      "severity": "high",
      "recommendation": "Utilize libraries like Passport.js to integrate secure authentication strategies into your Node.js application."
    },
    {
      "id": "ZTA-002",
      "name": "Implement Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)",
      "description": "Require multiple forms of verification to enhance security and prevent unauthorized access.",
      "severity": "high",
      "recommendation": "Integrate MFA solutions to add an extra layer of security beyond passwords."
    },
    {
      "id": "ZTA-003",
      "name": "Apply Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)",
      "description": "Restrict user access based on roles and permissions to enforce the principle of least privilege.",
      "severity": "medium",
      "recommendation": "Use authorization libraries like CASL to manage and enforce RBAC within your application."
    },
    {
      "id": "ZTA-004",
      "name": "Secure API Communications",
      "description": "Ensure all API communications are encrypted and authenticated to prevent data interception and unauthorized access.",
      "severity": "high",
      "recommendation": "Use HTTPS for all API endpoints and implement token-based authentication for API requests."
    },
    {
      "id": "ZTA-005",
      "name": "Implement Continuous Monitoring and Logging",
      "description": "Continuously monitor application activities and maintain logs to detect and respond to security incidents promptly.",
      "severity": "medium",
      "recommendation": "Integrate logging tools like Winston and set up monitoring systems to track and analyze application behavior."
    },
    {
      "id": "ZTA-006",
      "name": "Regularly Update Dependencies",
      "description": "Keep all Node.js dependencies up to date to mitigate vulnerabilities in third-party packages.",
      "severity": "medium",
      "recommendation": "Use tools like npm audit to identify and address security issues in your project's dependencies."
    },
    {
      "id": "ZTA-007",
      "name": "Implement Secure Session Management",
      "description": "Manage user sessions securely to prevent unauthorized access and session hijacking.",
      "severity": "high",
      "recommendation": "Store session tokens in HTTP-only cookies and set appropriate expiration times to enhance session security."
    },
    {
      "id": "ZTA-008",
      "name": "Enforce Secure Coding Practices",
      "description": "Adopt secure coding standards to prevent common vulnerabilities such as SQL injection and cross-site scripting (XSS).",
      "severity": "high",
      "recommendation": "Utilize static code analysis tools and follow best practices to write secure code."
    },
    {
      "id": "ZTA-009",
      "name": "Implement Micro-Segmentation",
      "description": "Divide the application into smaller segments to limit the impact of potential breaches and enforce granular access controls.",
      "severity": "medium",
      "recommendation": "Design your application architecture to isolate critical components and restrict access between them."
    },
    {
      "id": "ZTA-010",
      "name": "Secure Configuration Management",
      "description": "Manage application configurations securely to prevent unauthorized access to sensitive settings.",
      "severity": "medium",
      "recommendation": "Use environment variables for sensitive configurations and avoid hardcoding them in your source code."
    }
  ]
}