Hack23 Blacktrigram Security Architecture Validation

Security Architecture Validation Skill

Purpose

This skill ensures that all code changes in Black Trigram comply with Hack23 AB's Information Security Management System (ISMS) and maintain the required security architecture documentation.

When to Apply

Automatically trigger this skill when:

• Creating or modifying security-related code
• Adding new features that handle user data
• Implementing authentication or authorization
• Working with external APIs or third-party integrations
• Updating security documentation
• Reviewing pull requests with security implications

Core Principles

1. Security by Design

ALWAYS apply these principles:

✅ Defense in Depth

• Implement multiple layers of security controls
• Never rely on a single security mechanism
• Assume each layer may fail and prepare accordingly

✅ Least Privilege

• Grant minimum necessary permissions
• Use role-based access control (RBAC)
• Review and minimize access regularly

✅ Secure by Default

• Default configurations must be secure
• Opt-in for permissive settings
• Fail securely on errors

✅ Separation of Concerns

• Isolate security-critical code
• Separate authentication from business logic
• Use clear security boundaries

2. Required Security Documentation

ALL security-related changes MUST update:

SECURITY_ARCHITECTURE.md

Document the current state of:

• Authentication and authorization mechanisms
• Data protection controls (encryption, access control)
• Network security topology
• Security testing approach
• Implemented security controls

FUTURE_SECURITY_ARCHITECTURE.md

Document planned improvements for:

• Security roadmap and timeline
• Planned security enhancements
• Risk mitigation strategies
• Compliance improvements
• Technical debt related to security

3. ISMS Policy References

Always reference applicable ISMS policies:

4. Security Validation Checklist

Before approving any security-related change:

• Input Validation: All user inputs are validated and sanitized
• Output Encoding: All outputs are properly encoded for context
• Authentication: Strong authentication mechanisms in place
• Authorization: Proper access controls enforced
• Encryption: Sensitive data encrypted at rest and in transit
• Error Handling: Errors don't leak sensitive information
• Logging: Security events properly logged
• Testing: Security tests cover the changes
• Documentation: SECURITY_ARCHITECTURE.md updated
• Compliance: ISMS policies referenced and followed

5. Common Security Anti-Patterns to REJECT

Immediately flag and reject these patterns:

❌ Hard-coded Secrets

// BAD: Never commit secrets
const API_KEY = "sk-1234567890abcdef";

❌ Weak Cryptography

// BAD: Don't use weak algorithms
crypto.createHash('md5').update(password).digest('hex');

❌ SQL Injection Risk

// BAD: Never concatenate user input in queries
const query = `SELECT * FROM users WHERE id = ${userId}`;

❌ XSS Vulnerability

// BAD: Never insert unescaped user content
element.innerHTML = userContent;

❌ Insecure Randomness

// BAD: Don't use Math.random() for security
const token = Math.random().toString(36);

6. Required Security Patterns

Enforce these secure patterns:

✅ Environment Variables for Secrets

// GOOD: Use environment variables
const apiKey = process.env.VITE_API_KEY;
if (!apiKey) throw new Error('API key not configured');

✅ Strong Cryptography

// GOOD: Use modern, strong algorithms
import { webcrypto } from 'crypto';
const hash = await webcrypto.subtle.digest('SHA-256', data);

✅ Parameterized Queries

// GOOD: Use parameterized queries
const result = await db.query(
  'SELECT * FROM users WHERE id = ?',
  [userId]
);

✅ Context-Aware Output Encoding

// GOOD: Escape based on context
import DOMPurify from 'dompurify';
const clean = DOMPurify.sanitize(userContent);

✅ Cryptographically Secure Random

// GOOD: Use crypto for security-critical randomness
import { randomBytes } from 'crypto';
const token = randomBytes(32).toString('hex');

Enforcement Rules

Rule 1: No Security Changes Without Documentation

IF (code change affects security)
THEN (SECURITY_ARCHITECTURE.md MUST be updated)
ELSE (reject the change)

Rule 2: All Secrets Must Use Secret Management

IF (new secret or credential is needed)
THEN (use environment variable OR secret management service)
ELSE (reject the hard-coded secret)

Rule 3: Security Testing Required

IF (security control added or modified)
THEN (security tests MUST be added or updated)
ELSE (change is incomplete)

Rule 4: ISMS Policy Reference Required

IF (security-related change)
THEN (reference applicable ISMS policy in PR description)
ELSE (add policy reference before approval)

ISO 27001 Alignment

This skill enforces controls from:

• A.8.1 - Inventory of Assets
• A.8.2 - Information Classification
• A.8.3 - Media Handling
• A.9.1 - Access Control Policy
• A.9.2 - User Access Management
• A.9.3 - User Responsibilities
• A.9.4 - System and Application Access Control
• A.10.1 - Cryptographic Controls
• A.14.1 - Security Requirements of Information Systems
• A.14.2 - Security in Development and Support Processes

NIST CSF 2.0 Alignment

• GV.SC-03: Security requirements are integrated into organizational planning
• ID.AM-01: Physical devices and systems are inventoried
• ID.AM-02: Software platforms and applications are inventoried
• PR.DS-01: Data-at-rest is protected
• PR.DS-02: Data-in-transit is protected
• PR.DS-05: Protections against data leaks are implemented
• PR.AC-01: Identities and credentials are issued, managed, verified, revoked
• DE.AE-02: Detected events are analyzed to understand attack targets and methods

CIS Controls v8.1 Alignment

• Control 3: Data Protection
• Control 4: Secure Configuration of Enterprise Assets and Software
• Control 6: Access Control Management
• Control 14: Security Awareness and Skills Training
• Control 16: Application Software Security

Remember

Security is not optional. Every line of code must be secure by design.

When in doubt about security implications:

1. ASK - Clarify security requirements
2. DOCUMENT - Update security architecture docs
3. TEST - Add security tests
4. REFERENCE - Link to ISMS policies
5. REVIEW - Get security specialist approval

흑괘의 보안을 지켜라 - Protect the Security of the Black Trigram

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