Security Hardening and Best Practices #10
Description
Implement comprehensive security measures and follow security best practices.
Tasks:
Set up Helmet.js for security headers
Implement CORS configuration with environment-specific settings
Set up request rate limiting and DDoS protection
Configure input sanitization and XSS prevention
Implement SQL injection prevention measures
Set up security scanning and vulnerability assessment
Create security audit logging
Configure secure session management
Implement API key management for external services
Set up security testing and penetration testing framework
Acceptance Criteria:
All major security vulnerabilities are addressed
Security headers are properly configured
Rate limiting prevents abuse
Input validation prevents injection attacks
Security measures don't significantly impact performance