Security Documentation

Security best practices and compliance

SynThera Security Framework

Security is at the core of SynThera's design. Our comprehensive security framework ensures that patient data remains protected while enabling innovative healthcare AI applications. We implement enterprise-grade security controls that meet the highest healthcare compliance standards.

Security-First Approach

Every component of SynThera is designed with security as a fundamental requirement, not an afterthought. Our zero-trust architecture ensures comprehensive protection.

HIPAA CompliantSOC 2 Type IIGDPR ReadyISO 27001

Compliance Standards

HIPAA Compliance

  • • Administrative safeguards
  • • Physical safeguards
  • • Technical safeguards
  • • Business Associate Agreements
  • • Risk assessments

SOC 2 Type II

  • • Security controls
  • • Availability monitoring
  • • Processing integrity
  • • Confidentiality measures
  • • Privacy protection

GDPR Compliance

  • • Data minimization
  • • Right to be forgotten
  • • Data portability
  • • Consent management
  • • Privacy by design

Data Protection

Encryption

Data in Transit
  • • TLS 1.3 for all communications
  • • Certificate pinning
  • • Perfect forward secrecy
  • • HSTS enforcement
Data at Rest
  • • AES-256 encryption
  • • Hardware security modules
  • • Key rotation policies
  • • Encrypted backups

Access Controls

Authentication
  • • Multi-factor authentication
  • • OAuth 2.0 / OpenID Connect
  • • API key management
  • • Single sign-on (SSO)
Authorization
  • • Role-based access control
  • • Attribute-based policies
  • • Principle of least privilege
  • • Regular access reviews

Network Security

Web Application Firewall

Advanced threat protection against OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities and zero-day attacks

DDoS Protection

Multi-layered DDoS mitigation with automatic scaling and traffic filtering

Intrusion Detection

Real-time monitoring and automated response to suspicious network activity

Security Monitoring & Incident Response

24/7 Security Operations

Security Information & Event Management (SIEM)

Centralized logging and real-time analysis of security events

Threat Intelligence

Integration with global threat feeds and indicators of compromise

Vulnerability Management

Continuous scanning and remediation of security vulnerabilities

Incident Response Process

1Detection & Analysis

Automated threat detection and initial assessment

2Containment & Eradication

Isolate threats and eliminate root causes

3Recovery & Lessons Learned

Restore services and improve security posture

Security Best Practices for Developers

API Security

// Secure API key storage
const client = new SynTheraClient({
  apiKey: process.env.SYNTHERA_API_KEY, // Never hardcode
  environment: 'production',
  timeout: 30000,
  retryAttempts: 3
});

// Implement request signing
client.setRequestSigner({
  signRequest: (request) => {
    // Add HMAC signature for additional security
    const signature = hmac(request.body + request.timestamp, secretKey);
    request.headers['X-Signature'] = signature;
    return request;
  }
});
Do:
  • • Use environment variables for API keys
  • • Implement request rate limiting
  • • Log security events
  • • Validate all input data
Don't:
  • • Hardcode API keys in source code
  • • Store credentials in client-side code
  • • Ignore SSL/TLS certificate errors
  • • Log sensitive patient data

Data Handling

// Secure data anonymization
const anonymizePatientData = (patientData) => {
  return {
    ...patientData,
    // Remove direct identifiers
    name: undefined,
    ssn: undefined,
    address: undefined,
    
    // Hash indirect identifiers
    patientId: hash(patientData.patientId + salt),
    
    // Generalize quasi-identifiers
    age: Math.floor(patientData.age / 5) * 5, // Age groups
    zipCode: patientData.zipCode.substring(0, 3) + '00'
  };
};

// Implement data retention policies
const processWithRetention = async (data) => {
  const result = await client.analyze(data);
  
  // Auto-delete after retention period
  setTimeout(() => {
    secureDelete(data);
  }, RETENTION_PERIOD_MS);
  
  return result;
};

Security Testing & Validation

Penetration Testing

  • • Quarterly external pen tests
  • • Continuous internal assessments
  • • Red team exercises
  • • Third-party security audits

Code Security

  • • Static application security testing
  • • Dynamic security scanning
  • • Dependency vulnerability checks
  • • Security code reviews

Infrastructure Security

  • • Infrastructure as code scanning
  • • Container image security
  • • Cloud configuration audits
  • • Network security assessments

Compliance Reporting & Auditing

Audit Trails

Comprehensive logging of all system activities for compliance and forensic analysis:

  • User authentication and authorization events
  • Data access and modification tracking
  • System configuration changes
  • API requests and responses (metadata only)
  • Security incidents and responses

Compliance Dashboard

Real-time compliance monitoring and reporting capabilities:

HIPAA Compliance Score98%
SOC 2 ControlsCompliant
GDPR ReadinessReady
Security Incidents0 Open
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