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Security Best Practices

This page outlines security best practices for deploying and operating the 1Password MCP Server.

Deployment Security

Infrastructure Hardening

  • Network Isolation: Deploy in secure network segments
  • Access Control: Restrict administrative access
  • Monitoring: Implement comprehensive logging
  • Updates: Maintain current security patches

Configuration Security

  • Secure Defaults: Use security-first configuration
  • Credential Management: Secure credential storage
  • TLS Configuration: Use strong encryption
  • Input Validation: Strict parameter validation

Operational Security

Monitoring and Alerting

  • Security Events: Monitor authentication failures
  • Anomaly Detection: Identify unusual access patterns
  • Audit Logging: Comprehensive activity logging
  • Incident Response: Automated alerting systems

Access Management

  • Principle of Least Privilege: Minimal necessary access
  • Regular Reviews: Periodic access audits
  • Session Management: Secure session handling
  • Multi-Factor Authentication: Where applicable

Development Security

Secure Coding

  • Input Validation: Validate all inputs
  • Error Handling: Secure error responses
  • Dependency Management: Keep dependencies updated
  • Code Review: Security-focused reviews

Testing Security

  • Security Testing: Regular security scans
  • Penetration Testing: Periodic assessments
  • Vulnerability Management: Prompt patching
  • Threat Modeling: Regular model updates

Documentation Status

This documentation is currently under development. Detailed security procedures will be added.