Security Best Practices
Learn how to secure your Cocobase applications and protect your users’ data.API Key Security
Never Expose API Keys
Use Different Keys for Environments
- Development: Use a separate API key for development
- Staging: Use a separate API key for staging
- Production: Use your production API key only in production
Rotate Keys Regularly
- Go to your Cocobase Dashboard
- Navigate to Settings > API Keys
- Click Generate New Key
- Update your applications with the new key
- Revoke the old key
Authentication Security
Strong Password Requirements
Secure Session Management
OAuth Security
Data Protection
Input Validation
Always validate user input before storing:XSS Prevention
SQL Injection Prevention
Cocobase uses a NoSQL database and parameterized queries, but always validate filter inputs:Access Control
Role-Based Permissions
Document-Level Security
Network Security
Use HTTPS Only
Cocobase API always uses HTTPS. Ensure your application also uses HTTPS:CORS Configuration
Configure allowed origins in your Cocobase dashboard:- Go to Settings > Security
- Add your domain to Allowed Origins
- Remove any wildcard (
*) entries in production
Sensitive Data Handling
Never Store Sensitive Data in Plain Text
PII Protection
Data Encryption
For highly sensitive data, encrypt before storing:Audit Logging
Track Important Actions
Monitor Suspicious Activity
Security Checklist
Before Going to Production
- API keys stored in environment variables
- HTTPS enabled for all endpoints
- CORS configured with specific domains
- Input validation on all user inputs
- XSS protection in place
- Role-based access control implemented
- Audit logging enabled
- Password requirements enforced
- Session timeout configured
- Sensitive data encrypted or not stored
Regular Security Reviews
- Review API key usage monthly
- Check audit logs for anomalies weekly
- Update dependencies for security patches
- Test authentication flows quarterly
- Review access permissions quarterly
Reporting Security Issues
If you discover a security vulnerability in Cocobase:- Do not disclose it publicly
- Email security@cocobase.cc with details
- Include steps to reproduce
- We’ll respond within 24 hours
Next Steps
Role-Based Access
Configure user roles and permissions
Authentication
Learn about authentication options
Best Practices
General development best practices
Troubleshooting
Debug common security issues
