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Security Workflows

Security workflows ensure the Blueberry IDP maintains strong security posture through proper authentication, authorization, and compliance procedures.

Categories

Authentication

Workflows for user and service authentication.

  • User Login Flow - Firebase authentication process
  • API Token Management - Create and manage service tokens
  • Token Rotation - Regular credential updates
  • SSO Integration - Single sign-on setup
  • Session Management - Handle user sessions securely

Authorization

Access control and permission management workflows.

  • RBAC Configuration - Role-based access control setup
  • Namespace Isolation - Environment security boundaries
  • Service Account Management - Kubernetes service accounts
  • Workload Identity - GCP identity federation
  • Permission Auditing - Review access rights

Secret Management

Secure handling of sensitive data and credentials.

  • Secret Creation - Store secrets in Google Secret Manager
  • Secret Rotation - Automated credential updates
  • External Secrets Sync - Kubernetes secret synchronization
  • Emergency Access - Break-glass procedures
  • Secret Cleanup - Remove unused secrets

Compliance

Audit, compliance, and governance workflows.

  • Audit Log Collection - Track all system activities
  • Compliance Reporting - Generate compliance reports
  • Security Scanning - Vulnerability assessments
  • Access Reviews - Periodic permission audits
  • Incident Documentation - Security event tracking

Security Principles

Defense in Depth

  • Multiple layers of security controls
  • Network policies for pod isolation
  • Encrypted communication channels
  • Regular security updates

Least Privilege

  • Minimal permissions by default
  • Just-in-time access provisioning
  • Regular permission reviews
  • Automated de-provisioning

Zero Trust

  • Verify every request
  • No implicit trust
  • Continuous validation
  • Microsegmentation

Security Tools

Authentication & Authorization

  • Firebase Auth - User authentication
  • Kubernetes RBAC - Resource access control
  • Google IAM - Cloud resource permissions
  • OPA - Policy enforcement

Secret Management

  • Google Secret Manager - Secret storage
  • External Secrets Operator - K8s integration
  • Sealed Secrets - GitOps-friendly secrets
  • HashiCorp Vault - Advanced secret management

Monitoring & Compliance

  • Cloud Audit Logs - GCP audit trail
  • Falco - Runtime security
  • Trivy - Vulnerability scanning
  • Open Policy Agent - Policy compliance

Common Security Workflows

Daily Operations

  1. Review authentication logs
  2. Check for failed login attempts
  3. Monitor secret access patterns
  4. Validate certificate expiration

Weekly Tasks

  1. Review new user access
  2. Audit API token usage
  3. Check security alerts
  4. Update security patches

Monthly Reviews

  1. Complete access audit
  2. Rotate service credentials
  3. Review security policies
  4. Update threat model
Document ID: workflows/security/README