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Security & Threat Model

TODO: Complete Security Documentation​

How EigenWatch protects data integrity and prevents attacks.

Required Sections​

  • Threat Model

    • Threat actors (who might attack?)
    • Attack vectors (how could they attack?)
    • Impact scenarios (what's the worst case?)
    • Likelihood assessment

  • Specific Threats to Address

    • Oracle manipulation (attacker publishes false data)
    • Data corruption (internal or external)
    • Denial of service (API unavailable)
    • Privacy attacks (deanonymizing operators)
    • Timing attacks (knowing data before publication)

  • Mitigations for Each Threat

    • Multi-signer requirements
    • Cryptographic verification
    • Rate limiting & DDoS protection
    • Data encryption
    • Timelocks on sensitive data

  • Key Management

    • Private key storage (hardware wallet? vault?)
    • Key rotation procedures
    • Multi-sig threshold (e.g., 2-of-3)
    • Emergency procedures

  • Infrastructure Security

    • Server hardening
    • Network segmentation
    • Access controls (who can access systems?)
    • Intrusion detection
    • Incident response plan

  • Smart Contract Security

    • Code audit status
    • Known vulnerabilities
    • Upgrade mechanisms (proxy pattern?)
    • Emergency pause functionality

  • Data Security

    • Encryption at rest
    • Encryption in transit (TLS)
    • Database access controls
    • Backup encryption

  • Operational Security

    • Deployment procedures
    • Rollback capabilities
    • Monitoring & alerting
    • Post-incident analysis

  • Third-Party Dependencies

    • Libraries & SDKs used
    • Dependency vulnerabilities
    • Update strategy
    • Lock files / pinned versions

  • Security Incident Disclosure

    • Reporting vulnerabilities
    • Responsible disclosure policy
    • Bug bounty program
    • Public incident reports

Use Cases for This Document​

  • Customers evaluating if EigenWatch is safe to use
  • Contributors understanding security posture
  • Auditors reviewing security practices
  • Incident response planning

Status: NOT STARTED — Requires security review & threat modeling