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Security and Compliance Standards Implementation

This document outlines how the MerchantsOfHope recruiting platform ensures compliance
with PCI DSS, GDPR, SOC 2, and FedRAMP standards.

1. Data Protection and Privacy (GDPR):

   a. Data Minimization: The platform only collects and processes data necessary for
      recruitment functions.
   
   b. Consent Management: Users provide explicit consent for data processing, with
      clear information about how their data will be used.
   
   c. Right to Access: Users can request access to their personal data through API endpoints.
   
   d. Right to Rectification: Users can update their personal information through
      appropriate API endpoints.
   
   e. Right to Erasure: Users can request deletion of their personal data (subject to
      legal obligations). The platform implements soft deletion for audit purposes.
   
   f. Data Portability: Users can export their data in a structured, machine-readable
      format.
   
   g. Privacy by Design: Privacy considerations are built into the platform from
      the ground up.

2. Data Security and Encryption:

   a. In Transit: All data transmission uses TLS 1.3 or higher.
   
   b. At Rest: Sensitive data is encrypted using AES-256 encryption.
   
   c. Key Management: Cryptographic keys are managed using secure key management systems.
   
   d. Database Security: Database connections are encrypted and access is restricted.

3. Access Control and Authentication:

   a. Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is supported for all user accounts.
   
   b. OIDC and OAuth 2.0 protocols are implemented for secure authentication.
   
   c. Role-based access control (RBAC) restricts access based on user roles.
   
   d. Session management with secure, HttpOnly, and SameSite cookies.
   
   e. Password policies enforce strong passwords and regular updates.
   
   f. API keys are rotated regularly and have limited scope.

4. Audit and Logging:

   a. Comprehensive logging of all access and modification events.
   
   b. Logs are protected from unauthorized access and modification.
   
   c. Regular log reviews for suspicious activities.
   
   d. Retention policies that comply with legal requirements.
   
   e. Access to logs is restricted to authorized personnel.

5. PCI DSS Compliance (when handling payment information):

   a. Since we don't currently process payments, we maintain separation between any
      payment processing (if added later) and the recruiting platform.
   
   b. If payment processing is needed, it will be handled by PCI DSS compliant
      third-party services.

6. SOC 2 Compliance:

   a. Security: Access controls, data protection, vulnerability management.
   
   b. Availability: System performance, monitoring, and incident response.
   
   c. Processing Integrity: Data processing accuracy, completeness, and validity.
   
   d. Confidentiality: Protection of sensitive data.
   
   e. Privacy: Collection, use, retention, disclosure, and disposal of personal information.

7. FedRAMP Compliance:

   a. Security controls aligned with NIST 800-53 security controls.
   
   b. Continuous monitoring and security assessment.
   
   c. Incident response procedures aligned with federal requirements.
   
   d. Regular security assessments and authorizations.
   
   e. Data center and infrastructure compliance with federal standards.

8. Technical Security Measures:

   a. Input validation and sanitization to prevent injection attacks.
   
   b. Output encoding to prevent XSS attacks.
   
   c. CSRF protection for state-changing operations.
   
   d. Rate limiting to prevent abuse and DoS attacks.
   
   e. Secure error handling that doesn't expose system information.
   
   f. Regular vulnerability scanning and penetration testing.

9. Network Security:

   a. Network segmentation to isolate sensitive data.
   
   b. Firewall configuration with least-privilege access.
   
   c. VPN access for administrative functions.
   
   d. Regular network security assessments.

10. Data Retention and Deletion:

   a. Data retention policies that comply with legal requirements.
   
   b. Secure deletion procedures for data no longer needed.
   
   c. Regular review of data retention needs.

11. Incident Response:

   a. Incident response plan with clear procedures.
   
   b. 24/7 security operations center capability.
   
   c. Regular incident response testing and updates.
   
   d. Communication plan for security incidents.

12. Security Training:

   a. Regular security awareness training for all personnel.
   
   b. Role-specific security training for developers, administrators, and staff.
   
   c. Phishing awareness and prevention training.

13. Third-Party Security:

   a. Security assessments for all third-party vendors.
   
   b. Contractual security requirements for vendors.
   
   c. Regular monitoring of vendor security practices.

This platform is designed to meet or exceed these compliance requirements through
architectural and implementation decisions that prioritize security at every level.
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