# Zero Trust Architecture Implementation ## Overview The ETB-API security module now implements a comprehensive Zero Trust Architecture that goes beyond traditional perimeter-based security. This implementation provides context-aware, risk-based access control that continuously verifies and validates every access request. ## Core Zero Trust Principles ### 1. **Never Trust, Always Verify** - Every access request is evaluated regardless of source - Continuous verification of user identity and device trust - No implicit trust based on network location ### 2. **Least Privilege Access** - Users receive minimum necessary access based on context - Dynamic permission adjustment based on risk assessment - Time-limited access with automatic expiration ### 3. **Assume Breach** - Continuous monitoring and threat detection - Behavioral anomaly detection - Rapid response to security incidents ## Zero Trust Components ### 1. Device Posture Assessment **Purpose**: Evaluate the security posture of devices attempting to access the system. **Features**: - Device identification and fingerprinting - Security configuration assessment (antivirus, firewall, encryption) - Network type detection (corporate, home, public) - VPN connection status - Compliance verification - Risk scoring (0-100) **API Endpoints**: ```http GET /security/api/device-postures/ # List user's devices POST /security/api/device-postures/ # Register new device POST /security/api/device-postures/{id}/update_posture/ # Update device info POST /security/api/device-postures/register_device/ # Register device ``` **Example Device Registration**: ```json { "device_id": "unique-device-identifier", "device_name": "John's Laptop", "device_type": "LAPTOP", "os_type": "WINDOWS", "os_version": "Windows 11", "is_managed": true, "has_antivirus": true, "firewall_enabled": true, "encryption_enabled": true, "screen_lock_enabled": true, "biometric_auth": true, "network_type": "Corporate", "vpn_connected": true } ``` ### 2. Geolocation-Based Access Control **Purpose**: Control access based on geographic location and network context. **Features**: - Country, region, and city-based restrictions - IP range allow/block lists - Distance-based access control from office locations - Time zone and working hours restrictions - Risk-based location scoring **API Endpoints**: ```http GET /security/api/geolocation-rules/ # List geolocation rules POST /security/api/geolocation-rules/ # Create new rule POST /security/api/geolocation-rules/{id}/test_rule/ # Test rule ``` **Example Geolocation Rule**: ```json { "name": "Bulgaria Office Access", "rule_type": "ALLOW", "allowed_countries": ["BG"], "allowed_cities": ["Sofia", "Plovdiv", "Varna"], "max_distance_from_office": 50.0, "office_latitude": 42.6977, "office_longitude": 23.3219, "working_hours_only": true, "working_hours_start": "08:00", "working_hours_end": "18:00", "working_days": [0, 1, 2, 3, 4] } ``` ### 3. Risk Assessment Engine **Purpose**: Continuously assess risk for every access request using multiple factors. **Risk Factors**: - **Device Risk** (25%): Device security posture and compliance - **Location Risk** (20%): Geographic and network location - **Behavior Risk** (20%): User behavior patterns and anomalies - **Network Risk** (15%): Network security and VPN status - **Time Risk** (10%): Access time and working hours - **User Risk** (10%): User account status and history **Risk Levels**: - **LOW** (0-25): Normal access granted - **MEDIUM** (26-50): Step-up authentication required - **HIGH** (51-75): Manual review required - **CRITICAL** (76-100): Access denied **API Endpoints**: ```http GET /security/api/risk-assessments/ # List user's assessments POST /security/api/risk-assessments/assess_access/ # Perform assessment GET /security/api/risk-assessments/my_risk_profile/ # Get risk profile ``` ### 4. Adaptive Authentication **Purpose**: Dynamically adjust authentication requirements based on risk level. **Features**: - Risk-based authentication method selection - Context-aware risk adjustment - Behavioral analysis integration - Machine learning support (optional) - Fallback authentication methods **Authentication Methods**: - Password - MFA TOTP - MFA SMS/Email - Biometric - Hardware Token - SSO - Certificate **API Endpoints**: ```http GET /security/api/adaptive-auth/ # List adaptive auth configs POST /security/api/adaptive-auth/{id}/test_auth_requirements/ # Test requirements ``` ### 5. Behavioral Analysis **Purpose**: Learn and detect anomalous user behavior patterns. **Features**: - Login time and location patterns - Device usage patterns - Access frequency analysis - Session duration tracking - Anomaly scoring (0-1) **API Endpoints**: ```http GET /security/api/behavior-profiles/ # List behavior profiles POST /security/api/behavior-profiles/{id}/calculate_anomaly/ # Calculate anomaly ``` ## Zero Trust Middleware The system includes three middleware components that automatically apply Zero Trust principles: ### 1. ZeroTrustMiddleware - Intercepts all requests - Performs risk assessment - Applies access policies - Updates behavior profiles ### 2. DeviceRegistrationMiddleware - Handles device registration requests - Validates device information - Creates device posture records ### 3. RiskBasedRateLimitMiddleware - Applies rate limiting based on risk level - Higher risk = stricter limits - Prevents abuse and brute force attacks ## Configuration ### Settings Configuration ```python # Zero Trust Architecture Settings ZERO_TRUST_ENABLED = True ZERO_TRUST_STRICT_MODE = False # Set to True for maximum security # Geolocation API Settings GEO_API_KEY = "your-api-key" # Set your geolocation API key GEO_API_PROVIDER = 'ipapi' # Options: 'ipapi', 'ipinfo', 'maxmind' # Device Posture Assessment DEVICE_POSTURE_ENABLED = True DEVICE_POSTURE_STRICT_MODE = False DEVICE_POSTURE_UPDATE_INTERVAL = 3600 # Update every hour # Risk Assessment Settings RISK_ASSESSMENT_ENABLED = True RISK_ASSESSMENT_CACHE_TTL = 300 # Cache for 5 minutes RISK_ASSESSMENT_ML_ENABLED = False # Enable ML-based assessment # Behavioral Analysis Settings BEHAVIORAL_ANALYSIS_ENABLED = True BEHAVIORAL_LEARNING_PERIOD = 30 # Days to learn behavior BEHAVIORAL_ANOMALY_THRESHOLD = 0.7 # Anomaly threshold # Adaptive Authentication Settings ADAPTIVE_AUTH_ENABLED = True ADAPTIVE_AUTH_FALLBACK_METHODS = ['PASSWORD', 'MFA_TOTP'] ADAPTIVE_AUTH_MAX_ATTEMPTS = 3 ADAPTIVE_AUTH_LOCKOUT_DURATION = 15 # minutes ``` ## API Usage Examples ### 1. Check Zero Trust Status ```bash curl -X GET "http://localhost:8000/security/api/zero-trust/status/" \ -H "Authorization: Token your-token" ``` **Response**: ```json { "zero_trust_enabled": true, "user_status": { "registered_devices": 2, "trusted_devices": 1, "latest_risk_level": "MEDIUM", "latest_risk_score": 35 }, "system_configuration": { "adaptive_auth_enabled": true, "geolocation_rules_count": 3, "behavioral_analysis_enabled": true, "device_posture_enabled": true }, "recommendations": [ { "type": "device", "priority": "medium", "message": "1 untrusted devices detected", "action": "improve_device_security" } ] } ``` ### 2. Perform Risk Assessment ```bash curl -X POST "http://localhost:8000/security/api/zero-trust/assess/" \ -H "Authorization: Token your-token" \ -H "Content-Type: application/json" \ -d '{ "assessment_type": "ACCESS", "resource_type": "incident", "device_id": "device-123", "location_data": { "latitude": 42.6977, "longitude": 23.3219, "country_code": "BG", "city": "Sofia" } }' ``` **Response**: ```json { "access_granted": true, "reason": "Access granted - low risk", "required_actions": [], "risk_level": "LOW", "risk_score": 25, "auth_requirements": ["PASSWORD"], "assessment_id": "uuid-here" } ``` ### 3. Register Device ```bash curl -X POST "http://localhost:8000/security/api/device-postures/register_device/" \ -H "Authorization: Token your-token" \ -H "Content-Type: application/json" \ -d '{ "device_id": "unique-device-id", "device_name": "My Laptop", "device_type": "LAPTOP", "os_type": "WINDOWS", "is_managed": true, "has_antivirus": true, "firewall_enabled": true, "encryption_enabled": true }' ``` ## Security Benefits ### 1. **Enhanced Security Posture** - Continuous verification of all access requests - Context-aware access decisions - Reduced attack surface through least privilege ### 2. **Improved Compliance** - Comprehensive audit trails - Risk-based access controls - Regulatory compliance support (GDPR, ISO 27001, SOC 2) ### 3. **Better User Experience** - Adaptive authentication reduces friction for low-risk access - Transparent security controls - Self-service device registration ### 4. **Operational Efficiency** - Automated risk assessment - Reduced manual security reviews - Proactive threat detection ## Implementation Considerations ### 1. **Performance** - Risk assessments are cached for 5 minutes - Geolocation lookups are optimized - Database queries are indexed for performance ### 2. **Scalability** - Middleware can be disabled for high-traffic scenarios - Risk assessment can be moved to background tasks - Caching strategies for large-scale deployments ### 3. **Privacy** - User behavior data is anonymized - Geolocation data is not stored permanently - Compliance with data protection regulations ### 4. **Monitoring** - Comprehensive audit logging - Risk assessment metrics - Security event correlation ## Future Enhancements ### 1. **Machine Learning Integration** - ML-based risk scoring - Behavioral pattern recognition - Predictive threat detection ### 2. **Advanced Analytics** - Risk trend analysis - Security posture dashboards - Compliance reporting ### 3. **Integration Capabilities** - SIEM integration - Threat intelligence feeds - External security tools ## Conclusion The Zero Trust Architecture implementation provides a robust, scalable, and comprehensive security framework that continuously adapts to changing threat landscapes while maintaining usability and compliance requirements. This implementation positions the ETB-API as a leader in enterprise security architecture.