Security & Stability Model

At Forged Codes, we believe that trust is built through transparency, rigor, and unwavering commitment to protecting what matters most. Our security and stability model encompasses everything from infrastructure hardening to cryptographic guarantees.

Security Posture

99.99%
Uptime SLA
↑ Industry average
< 5 min
Mean Time to Detect
↑ Industry average
< 15 min
Mean Time to Respond
↑ Industry average
100%
Encryption Coverage
↑ Industry average

Compliance & Certifications

SOC 2 Type II
Annual independent audit of security controls
ISO 27001
Information security management certified
GDPR
Full EU data protection compliance
HIPAA
Healthcare data protection ready

Cryptographic Architecture

End-to-End Encryption

Implemented
All data encrypted using AES-256-GCM in transit and at rest. Client-side encryption keys never leave user devices. Perfect forward secrecy implemented for all communication channels.

Zero-Knowledge Architecture

Implemented
Our zero-knowledge protocol ensures that Forged Codes cannot access user data even if compelled. Encryption keys are derived from user credentials using Argon2id with 128MB memory cost.

Hardware Security Modules

Implemented
Root encryption keys stored in AWS CloudHSM and Azure Key Vault with FIPS 140-2 Level 3 certification. All cryptographic operations performed within secure enclaves.

Multi-Factor Authentication

Implemented
FIDO2/WebAuthn support, TOTP, and biometric authentication. MFA enforcement policies configurable at organization, team, and repository levels.

Threat Model

Data Breach via Compromised Credentials

Likelihood: mediumImpact: high
Mitigation: MFA enforcement, session timeouts, anomaly detection, and automated credential rotation. All passwords hashed with Argon2id (t=3, m=128MB, p=4).

Supply Chain Attack

Likelihood: mediumImpact: high
Mitigation: Dependency scanning (SAST/DAST), SBOM generation, signed commits verification, and reproducible builds. All dependencies pinned with cryptographic hashes.

Insider Threat

Likelihood: lowImpact: medium
Mitigation: Principle of least privilege, separation of duties, comprehensive audit logging, and behavior analytics. No single person has production database access.

DDoS Attack

Likelihood: highImpact: medium
Mitigation: Cloudflare DDoS protection, rate limiting, circuit breakers, and auto-scaling infrastructure. Request throttling at edge locations.

Architecture Layers

Edge Layer

Global CDN and DDoS protection layer

Technologies
CloudflareAWS CloudFrontWAF
Security Controls
  • TLS 1.3 termination
  • Rate limiting (100 req/min per IP)
  • Bot detection and mitigation
  • Geo-blocking capabilities

API Gateway

Authentication and request routing layer

Technologies
EnvoyOAuth 2.0JWT
Security Controls
  • mTLS between services
  • Request validation and sanitization
  • CORS policy enforcement
  • API key rotation (30-day cycle)

Application Layer

Business logic and processing

Technologies
Next.jsNode.jsTypeScript
Security Controls
  • Input validation with Zod
  • SQL injection prevention (Prisma)
  • XSS protection headers
  • CSRF tokens on all state-changing operations

Data Layer

Encrypted storage and replication

Technologies
PostgreSQLS3Redis
Security Controls
  • AES-256 encryption at rest
  • Row-level security policies
  • Automated backups (encrypted)
  • Point-in-time recovery (7-day window)

Incident Response

24/7 Security Monitoring

Implemented
Continuous monitoring via Prometheus, Grafana, and PagerDuty. Security events trigger automated response playbooks and immediate team notification. Post-incident reviews conducted within 48 hours.

Bug Bounty Program

In Progress
Public bug bounty program launching Q3 2025 via HackerOne. Rewards up to $50,000 for critical vulnerabilities. All reports triaged within 4 hours.

Audit Trail

Immutable Audit Logging

Implemented
All administrative actions, data access, and configuration changes logged to immutable storage. Logs signed with HMAC-SHA256 and retained for 7 years. Real-time log aggregation in Grafana Loki.

Data Residency & Sovereignty

Regional Data Isolation

Implemented
Customer data stored in region-specific data centers (US-East, EU-West, APAC). Data never transferred across regions without explicit consent. Regional failover within same jurisdiction only.

Stability Guarantees

Chaos Engineering

In Progress
Automated chaos experiments run weekly using Gremlin. Testing node failures, network partitions, and dependency outages. Current uptime: 99.97% over 12 months.

Disaster Recovery

Implemented
Cross-region replication with RPO < 5 minutes, RTO < 30 minutes. Tested quarterly with full environment failover drills. Encrypted snapshots retained for 30 days.

Security by Design

  • Privacy by Default: No telemetry, no tracking, no data mining
  • Open Source Core: Critical security components open for public review
  • Transparency Reports: Quarterly security and privacy transparency reports
  • Responsible Disclosure: 90-day disclosure policy with coordinated vulnerability disclosure
  • Secure Development: Security training mandatory for all engineers, code review with security focus

Our Commitment

We maintain a Security Firstposture across Forged Codes and Grip. Security isn't a feature—it's the foundation upon which everything else is built. We invest 20% of engineering capacity in security improvements, debt reduction, and resilience engineering.

“Security is not a product, but a process.” — Bruce Schneier

Last Updated: May 2025

Next Review: August 2025

Questions?: security@forged.codes