# Traefik Security Deployment Checklist

## Pre-Deployment Security Review

### Infrastructure Security
- [ ] **SELinux Configuration**
  - [ ] SELinux enabled and in enforcing mode
  - [ ] Custom policy module installed for Docker socket access
  - [ ] No unexpected AVC denials in audit logs
  - [ ] Policy allows only necessary container permissions

- [ ] **Docker Swarm Security**
  - [ ] Swarm cluster properly initialized with secure tokens
  - [ ] Manager nodes secured and encrypted communication enabled
  - [ ] Overlay networks encrypted by default
  - [ ] Docker socket access restricted to authorized services only

- [ ] **Host Security**
  - [ ] OS packages updated to latest versions
  - [ ] Unnecessary services disabled
  - [ ] SSH configured with key-based authentication only
  - [ ] Firewall configured to allow only required ports (80, 443, 8080)
  - [ ] Fail2ban or equivalent intrusion prevention configured

### Network Security
- [ ] **External Access**
  - [ ] Only ports 80 and 443 exposed to public internet
  - [ ] Port 8080 (API) restricted to management network only
  - [ ] Monitoring ports (9090, 3000) on internal network only
  - [ ] Rate limiting enabled on all entry points

- [ ] **DNS Security**
  - [ ] DNS records properly configured for all subdomains
  - [ ] CAA records configured to restrict certificate issuance
  - [ ] DNSSEC enabled if supported by DNS provider

## Authentication & Authorization

### Traefik Dashboard Access
- [ ] **Basic Authentication Enabled**
  - [ ] Strong username/password combination configured
  - [ ] Bcrypt hashed passwords (work factor ≥10)
  - [ ] Default credentials changed from documentation examples
  - [ ] Authentication realm properly configured

- [ ] **Access Controls**
  - [ ] Dashboard only accessible via HTTPS
  - [ ] API endpoints protected by authentication
  - [ ] No insecure API mode enabled in production
  - [ ] Access restricted to authorized IP ranges if possible

### Service Authentication
- [ ] **Monitoring Services**
  - [ ] Prometheus protected by basic authentication
  - [ ] Grafana using strong admin credentials
  - [ ] AlertManager access restricted
  - [ ] Default passwords changed for all services

## TLS/SSL Security

### Certificate Management
- [ ] **Let's Encrypt Configuration**
  - [ ] Valid email address configured for certificate notifications
  - [ ] ACME storage properly secured and backed up
  - [ ] Certificate renewal automation verified
  - [ ] Staging environment tested before production

- [ ] **TLS Configuration**
  - [ ] Only TLS 1.2+ protocols enabled
  - [ ] Strong cipher suites configured
  - [ ] Perfect Forward Secrecy enabled
  - [ ] HSTS headers configured with appropriate max-age

### Certificate Validation
- [ ] **Certificate Health**
  - [ ] All certificates valid and trusted
  - [ ] Certificate expiration monitoring configured
  - [ ] Automatic renewal working correctly
  - [ ] Certificate chain complete and valid

## Security Headers & Hardening

### HTTP Security Headers
- [ ] **Mandatory Headers**
  - [ ] Strict-Transport-Security (HSTS) with includeSubDomains
  - [ ] X-Frame-Options: DENY
  - [ ] X-Content-Type-Options: nosniff
  - [ ] X-XSS-Protection: 1; mode=block
  - [ ] Referrer-Policy: strict-origin-when-cross-origin

- [ ] **Additional Security**
  - [ ] Content-Security-Policy configured appropriately
  - [ ] Permissions-Policy configured if applicable
  - [ ] Server header removed or minimized

### Application Security
- [ ] **Service Configuration**
  - [ ] exposedbydefault=false to prevent accidental exposure
  - [ ] Health checks enabled for all services
  - [ ] Resource limits configured to prevent DoS
  - [ ] Non-root container execution where possible

## Monitoring & Alerting Security

### Security Monitoring
- [ ] **Authentication Monitoring**
  - [ ] Failed login attempts tracked and alerted
  - [ ] Brute force attack detection configured
  - [ ] Rate limiting violations monitored
  - [ ] Unusual access pattern detection

- [ ] **Infrastructure Monitoring**
  - [ ] Service availability monitored
  - [ ] Certificate expiration alerts configured
  - [ ] High error rate detection
  - [ ] Resource utilization monitoring

### Log Security
- [ ] **Log Management**
  - [ ] Security events logged and retained
  - [ ] Log integrity protection enabled
  - [ ] Log access restricted to authorized personnel
  - [ ] Log rotation and archiving configured

- [ ] **Alert Configuration**
  - [ ] Critical security alerts to immediate notification
  - [ ] Alert escalation procedures defined
  - [ ] Alert fatigue prevention measures
  - [ ] Regular testing of alert mechanisms

## Backup & Recovery Security

### Data Protection
- [ ] **Configuration Backups**
  - [ ] Traefik configuration backed up regularly
  - [ ] Certificate data backed up securely
  - [ ] Monitoring configuration included in backups
  - [ ] Backup encryption enabled

- [ ] **Recovery Procedures**
  - [ ] Disaster recovery plan documented
  - [ ] Recovery procedures tested regularly
  - [ ] RTO/RPO requirements defined and met
  - [ ] Backup integrity verified regularly

## Operational Security

### Access Management
- [ ] **Administrative Access**
  - [ ] Principle of least privilege applied
  - [ ] Administrative access logged and monitored
  - [ ] Multi-factor authentication for admin access
  - [ ] Regular access review procedures

### Change Management
- [ ] **Configuration Changes**
  - [ ] All changes version controlled
  - [ ] Change approval process defined
  - [ ] Rollback procedures documented
  - [ ] Configuration drift detection

### Security Updates
- [ ] **Patch Management**
  - [ ] Security update notification process
  - [ ] Regular vulnerability scanning
  - [ ] Update testing procedures
  - [ ] Emergency patch procedures

## Compliance & Documentation

### Documentation
- [ ] **Security Documentation**
  - [ ] Security architecture documented
  - [ ] Incident response procedures
  - [ ] Security configuration guide
  - [ ] User access procedures

### Compliance Checks
- [ ] **Regular Audits**
  - [ ] Security configuration reviews
  - [ ] Access audit procedures
  - [ ] Vulnerability assessment schedule
  - [ ] Penetration testing plan

## Post-Deployment Validation

### Security Testing
- [ ] **Penetration Testing**
  - [ ] Authentication bypass attempts
  - [ ] SSL/TLS configuration testing
  - [ ] Header injection testing
  - [ ] DoS resilience testing

- [ ] **Vulnerability Scanning**
  - [ ] Network port scanning
  - [ ] Web application scanning
  - [ ] Container image scanning
  - [ ] Configuration security scanning

### Monitoring Validation
- [ ] **Alert Testing**
  - [ ] Authentication failure alerts
  - [ ] Service down alerts
  - [ ] Certificate expiration alerts
  - [ ] High error rate alerts

### Performance Security
- [ ] **Load Testing**
  - [ ] Rate limiting effectiveness
  - [ ] Resource exhaustion prevention
  - [ ] Graceful degradation under load
  - [ ] DoS attack simulation

## Incident Response Preparation

### Response Procedures
- [ ] **Incident Classification**
  - [ ] Security incident categories defined
  - [ ] Response team contact information
  - [ ] Escalation procedures documented
  - [ ] Communication templates prepared

### Evidence Collection
- [ ] **Forensic Readiness**
  - [ ] Log preservation procedures
  - [ ] System snapshot capabilities
  - [ ] Chain of custody procedures
  - [ ] Evidence analysis tools available

## Maintenance Schedule

### Regular Security Tasks
- [ ] **Weekly**
  - [ ] Review authentication logs
  - [ ] Check certificate status
  - [ ] Validate monitoring alerts
  - [ ] Review system updates

- [ ] **Monthly**
  - [ ] Access review and cleanup
  - [ ] Security configuration audit
  - [ ] Backup verification
  - [ ] Vulnerability assessment

- [ ] **Quarterly**
  - [ ] Penetration testing
  - [ ] Disaster recovery testing
  - [ ] Security training updates
  - [ ] Policy review and updates

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## Approval Sign-off

### Pre-Production Approval
- [ ] **Security Team Approval**
  - [ ] Security configuration reviewed: _________________ Date: _______
  - [ ] Penetration testing completed: _________________ Date: _______
  - [ ] Compliance requirements met: _________________ Date: _______

- [ ] **Operations Team Approval**
  - [ ] Monitoring configured: _________________ Date: _______
  - [ ] Backup procedures tested: _________________ Date: _______
  - [ ] Runbook documentation complete: _________________ Date: _______

### Production Deployment Approval
- [ ] **Final Security Review**
  - [ ] All checklist items completed: _________________ Date: _______
  - [ ] Security exceptions documented: _________________ Date: _______
  - [ ] Go-live approval granted: _________________ Date: _______

**Security Officer Signature:** ___________________________ **Date:** ___________

**Operations Manager Signature:** _______________________ **Date:** ___________