Security Architecture

Quome Studio is built with a security-first architecture designed from day one for enterprise healthcare and FinTech applications. Our platform implements multiple layers of defense to protect your applications, data, and organization.

🛡️ Core Security Principles

Security-First Design

Unlike platforms that add security as an afterthought, Quome Studio was architected by security professionals with enterprise requirements from the beginning:

• 👨‍💼 CISO-Led Development: Our platform was designed with Chief Information Security Officer oversight
• 🔐 Zero Trust Architecture: Every component validates access and encrypts communication
• 🏰 Defense in Depth: Multiple security layers protect against various attack vectors
• 📋 Compliance by Design: Built-in controls for HIPAA, SOC 2, and FinTech regulations

📋 Regulatory Compliance

🏥 HIPAA-Ready: Built-in controls for healthcare data protection
🔐 SOC 2 Certification: In progress for 2026 with comprehensive auditing
🏦 FinTech Compliance: Supports regulatory frameworks for financial services
🌍 Data Residency: Geographic data controls for regional compliance requirements

🏗️ Application Isolation & Sandboxing

🛡️ gVisor Container Sandboxing

Quome Studio uses Google's gVisor technology to provide kernel-level isolation for your applications:

🔍 What is gVisor?

• 🔒 User-Space Kernel: Applications run in isolated user-space environments
• 🛑 Syscall Interception: All system calls are intercepted and validated
• 📉 Reduced Attack Surface: Limits potential kernel exploits
• ⚖️ Resource Constraints: Prevents applications from accessing unauthorized system resources

✨ Security Benefits:

Traditional Containers	gVisor Sandboxes
🚨 Host Kernel Access	🔒 User-Space Kernel
📤 Shared System Resources	🏠 Isolated Resource Pool
⚠️ Kernel-Level Attacks	🛡️ Sandboxed System Calls
🌐 Broad Attack Surface	📉 Minimal Attack Surface

Implementation:

• Every deployed application runs in its own gVisor sandbox
• Network traffic is filtered through secure proxy layers
• File system access is restricted to authorized paths only
• Memory and CPU usage are strictly controlled

Organization Isolation

Complete tenant separation ensures your data never mingles with other organizations:

• Network Segmentation: Isolated network namespaces per organization
• Database Partitioning: Logical separation with encryption boundaries
• Storage Isolation: Separate storage volumes with encrypted partitions
• Compute Isolation: Dedicated resource pools for Enterprise customers

🔐 Secrets Management

🛡️ Enterprise-Grade Secrets Handling

Quome Studio provides comprehensive secrets management that eliminates hardcoded credentials:

🏛️ Centralized Secret Storage:

• 🔒 AES-256 Encryption: All secrets encrypted at rest
• 🔄 Key Rotation: Automatic rotation of encryption keys
• 📋 Access Logging: Complete audit trail of secret access
• 👥 Role-Based Access: Granular permissions for secret visibility

API Integration:

# Secure secret creation
curl -X POST "https://demo.quome.cloud/api/v1/orgs/{org_id}/secrets" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_TOKEN" \
  -d '{
    "name": "database-credentials",
    "type": "generic", 
    "secret": {
      "host": "encrypted_value",
      "username": "encrypted_value",
      "password": "encrypted_value"
    }
  }'

Runtime Security:

• Environment Variable Injection: Secrets injected as environment variables
• Memory Protection: Secrets cleared from memory after use
• Network Encryption: All secret transmission uses TLS 1.3
• Audit Trails: Who accessed what secrets when

Secret Types Supported

• Generic Secrets: Key-value pairs for application configuration
• Database Credentials: Connection strings with automatic rotation
• API Keys: Third-party service authentication
• TLS Certificates: SSL/TLS certificate management
• OAuth Tokens: Secure token storage and refresh

🌐 Network Security

🔒 TLS Everywhere

All communication within Quome Studio uses encryption:

• 🔐 TLS 1.3: Latest encryption standards for all connections
• 📜 Certificate Management: Automatic certificate provisioning and renewal
• 🔒 HSTS Headers: HTTP Strict Transport Security enforcement
• 🔄 Perfect Forward Secrecy: Each session uses unique encryption keys

🏗️ Defense Layers

Layer	Component	Protection
🌍 Edge	Web Application Firewall	🛡️ Filters malicious requests
⚖️ Distribution	Load Balancer	📊 Prevents abuse & DDoS attacks
🚪 Gateway	API Gateway	🔑 Authentication & authorization
📦 Runtime	gVisor Sandboxes	🏠 Complete application isolation

Access Control & Authentication

Multi-Factor Authentication

• TOTP Support: Time-based one-time passwords
• Hardware Tokens: FIDO2/WebAuthn support planned
• SMS Backup: Secondary authentication method
• Recovery Codes: Secure account recovery options

Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)

Granular permissions system for organization management:

Organization Roles:

• Owner: Full administrative access
• Admin: User management and billing
• Developer: Application deployment and management
• Viewer: Read-only access to resources

Resource Permissions:

• Applications: Create, read, update, delete, deploy
• Secrets: Create, read, update, delete, rotate
• API Keys: Generate, revoke, manage expiration
• Audit Logs: View organization activity

Session Management

• Secure Sessions: HTTP-only, secure, SameSite cookies
• Session Timeout: Configurable timeout periods
• Concurrent Sessions: Control simultaneous logins
• Device Tracking: Monitor and revoke device access

Vulnerability Management

Continuous Security Monitoring

Automated security scanning and monitoring across the platform:

Container Scanning:

• Base Image Scanning: Vulnerability detection in system images
• Runtime Scanning: Active monitoring of deployed applications
• SBOM Generation: Software Bill of Materials for compliance
• CVE Tracking: Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures database integration

Application Security:

• SAST Integration: Static Application Security Testing
• Dependency Scanning: Third-party library vulnerability detection
• Runtime Protection: Real-time attack prevention
• Security Headers: Automatic injection of security headers

Incident Response

Comprehensive incident response procedures:

Detection:

• Automated Alerting: Real-time security event notifications
• SIEM Integration: Security Information and Event Management
• Anomaly Detection: Machine learning-based threat detection
• User Reporting: Easy security incident reporting

Response Process:

1. Immediate Containment: Isolate affected systems
2. Impact Assessment: Determine scope and severity
3. Customer Notification: Transparent communication
4. Remediation: Fix root cause and prevent recurrence
5. Post-Incident Review: Learn and improve processes

Data Protection

Encryption Standards

Data protection at every layer:

At Rest:

• AES-256: Industry-standard encryption for stored data
• Key Management: HSM-backed key storage
• Database Encryption: Transparent database encryption
• Backup Encryption: Encrypted backup storage

In Transit:

• TLS 1.3: All network communication encrypted
• Certificate Pinning: Prevent man-in-the-middle attacks
• API Encryption: End-to-end encryption for API calls
• CDN Security: Secure content delivery with encryption

In Use:

• Memory Encryption: Sensitive data encrypted in memory
• Secure Enclaves: Hardware-based data protection
• Runtime Encryption: Application data remains encrypted
• Zero-Knowledge Processing: Quome cannot access your application data

Data Lifecycle Management

• Data Classification: Automatic sensitivity classification
• Retention Policies: Configurable data retention periods
• Secure Deletion: Cryptographic erasure of deleted data
• Geographic Controls: Data residency and sovereignty options

Compliance Features

HIPAA Compliance

Built-in controls for healthcare data protection:

• Administrative Safeguards: Access controls and user management
• Physical Safeguards: Secure data center and hardware controls
• Technical Safeguards: Encryption, audit logs, and access controls
• Business Associate Agreements: Available for healthcare organizations

Audit & Logging

Comprehensive audit trails for compliance and security:

Event Logging:

• User Actions: All user activities logged with timestamps
• API Calls: Complete API request/response logging
• System Events: Infrastructure and security events
• Data Access: Detailed logging of data access patterns

Log Security:

• Immutable Logs: Write-once, tamper-evident logging
• Log Encryption: All logs encrypted at rest and in transit
• Log Retention: Configurable retention periods (7 years for HIPAA)
• Log Monitoring: Real-time analysis and alerting

Compliance Reporting

• Automated Reports: Regular compliance status reports
• Audit Assistance: Support during regulatory audits
• Documentation: Comprehensive security documentation
• Certification Support: Assistance with security certifications

Security Best Practices

For Developers

• Secure Coding: Follow secure development lifecycle practices
• Secret Rotation: Regular rotation of API keys and credentials
• Access Reviews: Quarterly access rights reviews
• Security Training: Regular security awareness training

For Organizations

• Multi-Factor Authentication: Enable MFA for all users
• Regular Audits: Conduct periodic security assessments
• Incident Planning: Develop incident response procedures
• Backup Testing: Regular testing of backup and recovery procedures

Getting Security Support

Security Contacts

• Security Issues: security@quome.site
• Vulnerability Reports: security@quome.site
• Compliance Questions: compliance@quome.site

Responsible Disclosure

We welcome security researchers to report vulnerabilities:

• Scope: All Quome Studio infrastructure and applications
• Response Time: 24 hours acknowledgment, 30 days resolution
• Recognition: Security researcher hall of fame
• Coordination: Responsible disclosure timeline coordination

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Questions about security? Contact our security team at security@quome.site for detailed information about our security architecture and compliance programs.