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vuvnguyen95 edited this page Nov 6, 2023 · 17 revisions

Sensitive Information

It is important to us that we are able to keep and protect sensitive information about the user.

1. Personal Identification Information (PII):

  • Names
  • Email addresses
  • Phone numbers
  • Home addresses

2. Health and Fitness Data:

  • Weight and Body Mass Index (BMI)
  • Dietary habits and calorie intake
  • Workout routines and fitness goals
  • Health metrics like heart rate, blood pressure, etc.

3. Financial Information:

  • Payment details (for paid subscriptions or services within the app)
  • Credit/debit card information
  • Billing addresses

4. Authentication Data:

  • Passwords and security questions
  • Multi-factor authentication details

5. Location Data:

  • GPS data from workouts or tracking functionality

6. User-Generated Content:

  • Progress photos
  • Personal notes or diary entries related to health and fitness

7. Communication Data:

  • Messages or emails exchanged within the app for support or with other users

8. Scheduling Data:

  • Details about workout sessions
  • Appointments with personal trainers or health professionals

Protection plans:

  • Storing information such as passwords securely. Utilize end-to-end encryption and secure storage solutions. Regularly update cryptographic practices to keep up with current standards.
  • We will regularly try to authenticate the user. Especially when trying to access private information. (multi-factor authentication)
  • Frequently monitoring the app to do anything if needed. Review and update access control lists periodically, and monitor for unusual access patterns through updates and patches.
  • Delete any old or not-in-use data to free up memory and space. Not only it will help the app run better, but it will also have fewer vulnerabilities.
  • Implement a lockout feature, in case of multiple login failures. (lockout feature, will prevent brute force login attacks)
  • Incorporate static and dynamic code analysis tools in the CI/CD pipeline to automatically detect and address security issues.
  • Implement automated backups and test data recovery processes regularly.
  • Create educational resources and regular training programs for users.
  • Regularly review compliance requirements and adjust data handling and privacy policies accordingly.

Possible attack vectors

1. Server Vulnerabilities: Attackers may exploit server vulnerabilities to gain root access, potentially compromising the entire system.

  • Protection plan: Regular monitor to update or patch any software. Implement a firewall. (Web Application Firewall)

2. API Vulnerabilities: Using a secure API will prevent data from data breaches and unauthorized access.

  • Protection plan: Monitor API traffic, and use API keys or tokens to verify the identity and permissions of clients.

3. Brute Force Attacks: This involves attempting to gain access to accounts by systematically trying numerous passwords until the correct one is found.

  • Protection Plan: Prevent account enumeration by providing the same message for both incorrect username and password entries. Use CAPTCHA to thwart automated account guessing.

4. Outdated or Vulnerable Third-Party Libraries:

  • Protection Plan: Keep third-party libraries and dependencies up-to-date. Regularly scan the codebase for known vulnerabilities using automated tools.

5. Phishing Attacks: Attackers may target users with emails or messages that mimic legitimate communications to trick them into providing sensitive information or clicking on malicious links.

  • Protection Plan: Implement robust authentication mechanisms and educate users about the dangers of phishing.

6. Denial of Service (DoS) or Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) Attacks: These attacks can overwhelm the service, making it unavailable to users.

  • Protection Plan: Use DDoS protection services and ensure scalable and redundant infrastructure.

7. Session Hijacking: Attackers could steal session tokens to take over user sessions.

  • Protection Plan: Implement secure session management with token expiration and regeneration strategies.

8. Data Leakage: Unsecured databases or improper data sharing controls could result in private data being exposed.

  • Protection Plan: Encrypt sensitive data and establish strong access control policies.

9. Credential Stuffing: Automated attacks that use stolen login credentials to gain access to accounts.

  • Protection Plan: Implement multi-factor authentication and require strong, unique passwords.

10. SQL Injection: Poorly designed databases could be susceptible to SQL injection attacks, allowing attackers to retrieve or manipulate database information.

  • Protection Plan: Use prepared statements and parameterized queries in the application's database interactions.
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