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Security Guide

This document outlines security best practices and configurations for the Home Assistant MCP Server.

Authentication

JWT Authentication

The server uses JWT (JSON Web Tokens) for API authentication:

Authorization: Bearer YOUR_JWT_TOKEN

Token Configuration

security:
  jwt_secret: YOUR_SECRET_KEY
  token_expiry: 24h
  refresh_token_expiry: 7d

Access Control

CORS Configuration

Configure allowed origins to prevent unauthorized access:

security:
  allowed_origins:
    - http://localhost:3000
    - https://your-domain.com

IP Filtering

Restrict access by IP address:

security:
  allowed_ips:
    - 192.168.1.0/24
    - 10.0.0.0/8

SSL/TLS Configuration

Enable HTTPS

ssl:
  enabled: true
  cert_file: /path/to/cert.pem
  key_file: /path/to/key.pem

Certificate Management

  1. Use Let's Encrypt for free SSL certificates
  2. Regularly renew certificates
  3. Monitor certificate expiration

Rate Limiting

Basic Rate Limiting

rate_limit:
  enabled: true
  requests_per_minute: 100
  burst: 20

Advanced Rate Limiting

rate_limit:
  rules:
    - endpoint: /api/control
      requests_per_minute: 50
    - endpoint: /api/state
      requests_per_minute: 200

Data Protection

Sensitive Data

  • Use environment variables for secrets
  • Encrypt sensitive data at rest
  • Implement secure backup procedures

Logging Security

  • Avoid logging sensitive information
  • Rotate logs regularly
  • Protect log file access

Best Practices

  1. Regular Security Updates

    • Keep dependencies updated
    • Monitor security advisories
    • Apply patches promptly
  2. Password Policies

    • Enforce strong passwords
    • Implement password expiration
    • Use secure password storage
  3. Monitoring

    • Log security events
    • Monitor access patterns
    • Set up alerts for suspicious activity
  4. Network Security

    • Use VPN for remote access
    • Implement network segmentation
    • Configure firewalls properly

Security Checklist

  • Configure SSL/TLS
  • Set up JWT authentication
  • Configure CORS properly
  • Enable rate limiting
  • Implement IP filtering
  • Secure sensitive data
  • Set up monitoring
  • Configure backup encryption
  • Update security policies

Incident Response

  1. Detection

    • Monitor security logs
    • Set up intrusion detection
    • Configure alerts
  2. Response

    • Document incident details
    • Isolate affected systems
    • Investigate root cause
  3. Recovery

    • Apply security fixes
    • Restore from backups
    • Update security measures

Additional Resources