16 Security Model

Multi-Layer Security

InteractAI implements defense-in-depth security across infrastructure, application, blockchain, and data layers.


Infrastructure Security

Network Protection

DDoS Mitigation:

  • Cloudflare protection

  • Rate limiting per IP

  • Traffic filtering

  • Automatic blocking

SSL/TLS:

  • HTTPS everywhere

  • TLS 1.3

  • Certificate pinning

  • Encrypted connections

Firewall:

  • Web Application Firewall (WAF)

  • IP whitelisting for admin

  • Port restrictions

  • Intrusion detection

Server Security

Hardening:

  • Minimal attack surface

  • Regular security updates

  • Disabled unnecessary services

  • Secure configurations

Access Control:

  • SSH key authentication only

  • Multi-factor authentication

  • Principle of least privilege

  • Audit logging

Monitoring:

  • 24/7 system monitoring

  • Anomaly detection

  • Automated alerts

  • Incident response


Application Security

Authentication

Multi-Method:

  • Email/password (bcrypt hashing)

  • Web3 wallet signatures

  • JWT tokens (short expiration)

  • Refresh token rotation

Protection:

  • Brute force prevention

  • Account lockout

  • Password strength requirements

  • Session management

Authorization

Access Control:

  • Role-based permissions

  • Resource ownership validation

  • API endpoint protection

  • Admin segregation

Validation:

  • Input sanitization

  • Output encoding

  • Type checking

  • Boundary validation

Code Security

Best Practices:

  • OWASP Top 10 compliance

  • SQL injection prevention (ORM)

  • XSS protection

  • CSRF tokens

  • Secure dependencies

Testing:

  • Automated security scanning

  • Dependency vulnerability checks

  • Code review process

  • Penetration testing


Blockchain Security

Smart Contract Security

Development:

  • OpenZeppelin libraries

  • Battle-tested patterns

  • Minimal complexity

  • Extensive testing

Audits:

  • Third-party security audit

  • Bug bounty program

  • Community review

  • Regular updates

Protection:

  • ReentrancyGuard

  • Access control

  • Pausable contracts

  • Emergency procedures

Transaction Security

Validation:

  • Input verification

  • Amount checks

  • Address validation

  • Nonce management

Monitoring:

  • Transaction tracking

  • Anomaly detection

  • Failed transaction analysis

  • Event monitoring


Data Security

Encryption

At Rest:

  • Database encryption

  • File encryption

  • Encrypted backups

  • Key management

In Transit:

  • HTTPS/TLS

  • Encrypted API calls

  • Secure WebSocket

  • VPN for admin

Privacy

Data Protection:

  • GDPR compliance

  • Minimal data collection

  • User consent

  • Right to deletion

API Keys:

  • Encrypted storage

  • Never logged

  • Secure transmission

  • Regular rotation

Backup & Recovery

Strategy:

  • Daily automated backups

  • Encrypted storage

  • Off-site replication

  • Tested restore procedures

RTO/RPO:

  • Recovery Time: 1 hour

  • Recovery Point: 15 minutes

  • Minimal data loss

  • Business continuity


User Security

Account Protection

Features:

  • Strong password requirements

  • Email verification

  • Wallet signature verification

  • Activity monitoring

Planned:

  • Two-factor authentication (2FA)

  • Biometric authentication

  • Hardware wallet support

  • Account recovery

Fraud Prevention

Detection:

  • Bot detection

  • Pattern analysis

  • Velocity checks

  • Behavioral analysis

Response:

  • Automated blocking

  • Manual review

  • Account suspension

  • Law enforcement cooperation


Operational Security

Team Access

Controls:

  • Minimum necessary access

  • Multi-signature requirements

  • Hardware wallet storage

  • Access logging

Procedures:

  • Regular access reviews

  • Immediate revocation on departure

  • Separation of duties

  • Audit trails

Incident Response

Plan:

  • Incident detection

  • Containment procedures

  • Investigation process

  • Recovery steps

  • Post-mortem analysis

Communication:

  • User notification

  • Transparency

  • Regular updates

  • Lessons learned


Compliance

Regulatory

Current:

  • UK company law

  • GDPR

  • AML/KYC ready

  • Tax compliance

Monitoring:

  • Legal counsel

  • Regulatory tracking

  • Policy updates

  • Proactive compliance

Audits

Regular Reviews:

  • Security audits (annual)

  • Smart contract audits

  • Financial audits

  • Compliance audits

Certifications (Planned):

  • SOC 2 Type II

  • ISO 27001

  • PCI DSS (if needed)


Bug Bounty Program

Scope

In Scope:

  • Smart contracts

  • Web application

  • API endpoints

  • Infrastructure

Out of Scope:

  • Third-party services

  • Social engineering

  • Physical attacks

  • DDoS

Rewards

Severity Levels:

  • Critical: $5,000-10,000

  • High: $1,000-5,000

  • Medium: $500-1,000

  • Low: $100-500

Process: Responsible disclosure, verification, reward payment


Security Roadmap

Q1 2026:

  • Two-factor authentication

  • Advanced monitoring

  • Penetration testing

  • Security training

Q2-Q4 2026:

  • SOC 2 certification

  • Enhanced encryption

  • Zero-knowledge proofs (research)

  • Decentralized storage

2027+:

  • Multi-party computation

  • Hardware security modules

  • Advanced threat detection

  • AI-powered security


Conclusion

Security is foundational to InteractAI's success. Our multi-layer approach, regular audits, and continuous improvement ensure user funds and data remain protected.

Key Strengths
  • βœ… Defense-in-depth architecture

  • βœ… Third-party audited smart contracts

  • βœ… GDPR compliance

  • βœ… 24/7 monitoring

  • βœ… Bug bounty program

  • βœ… Incident response plan

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