Security at FinanceTracker

1. Data Encryption

• TLS 1.3 protects all data in transit.
• AES-256 protects sensitive data at rest.
• SSL/TLS certificates validate server identity.
• Key management follows strict rotation and access controls.

2. Authentication and Access Control

• Passwords are hashed with bcrypt and never stored in plaintext.
• Optional 2FA support for stronger account security.
• JWT-based session authentication with expiration.
• Account lockout after repeated failed login attempts.
• Rate limiting and CORS controls on critical endpoints.

3. Broker Credential Protection

• Broker tokens and credentials are encrypted in storage.
• Only authenticated backend processes can access credentials.
• Credentials are never shared with third parties.
• Broker integrations are read-only where applicable.

4. Infrastructure Security

• Containerized services with isolated runtime environments.
• Encrypted PostgreSQL backups and secure replication practices.
• Centralized logging for auditability and forensics.
• Redis configured for short-lived cache/session data with TTL.

5. Monitoring and Threat Detection

• 24/7 alerting for suspicious behavior and access anomalies.
• Automated vulnerability scans and dependency checks.
• Periodic penetration testing and remediation tracking.
• Incident response workflow for detect, contain, investigate, and recover.

6. Compliance and Standards

• Privacy and security controls aligned with GDPR, CCPA, and LGPD principles.
• SOC 2 and ISO 27001 roadmap in progress.
• Regular internal security reviews and policy updates.

7. Trust Metrics

8. Responsible Disclosure

If you discover a vulnerability, please email [email protected] with reproduction details. We will acknowledge receipt and coordinate remediation responsibly.

9. Contact

• Security team: [email protected]
• Legal requests: [email protected]
• General support: [email protected]