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Security Overview

HAVEN is designed with security and privacy as core principles. This document provides an overview of our security model and practices.

Core Security Principles

  1. Zero Trust Architecture
  2. No central authority
  3. No user accounts
  4. No persistent state

  5. Everything must be verified

  6. Privacy by Design

  7. No personal data collection
  8. No tracking or analytics
  9. No logs or monitoring

  10. Static content only

  11. Community Trust

  12. In-person verification
  13. Trust chain system
  14. Quorum-based decisions
  15. Multiple distribution channels

Technical Security Measures

Cryptographic Foundations

  1. Signatures
  2. Ed25519 (quantum-resistant)
  3. Forward secrecy
  4. Key rotation support

  5. Hardware security module support

  6. Hashing

  7. BLAKE3 for chain verification
  8. Fast and cryptographically secure
  9. Collision resistant

  10. Parallel verification support

  11. Trust Chains

  12. One-time use only
  13. Memorable phrases
  14. Burn-after-reading
  15. Quorum verification

Infrastructure

  1. Static Content
  2. No server-side processing
  3. Content verification at build
  4. Immutable deployments

  5. Version control

  6. Distribution

  7. Primary CDN (CloudFront)
  8. Tor hidden services
  9. P2P distribution

  10. Multiple mirrors

  11. Emergency Systems

  12. Signal protocol integration
  13. Matrix fallback
  14. Out-of-band verification
  15. Rapid revocation

Security Features

Content Protection

  1. Submission
  2. Trust chain verification
  3. Content signing
  4. Format validation

  5. Metadata stripping

  6. Distribution

  7. Static site generation
  8. Content hashing
  9. Signature verification

  10. Mirror synchronization

  11. Revocation

  12. Emergency protocols
  13. Quorum requirements
  14. Rapid distribution
  15. Automatic cleanup

Access Control

  1. Trust Network
  2. In-person verification
  3. Chain generation
  4. Key management

  5. Member validation

  6. Content Flow

  7. One-way chains
  8. Burn after use
  9. No reuse possible

  10. Forward secrecy

  11. Emergency Access

  12. Backup systems
  13. Alternative channels
  14. Manual override
  15. Quorum approval

Best Practices

For Members

  1. Key Management
  2. Use hardware security
  3. Regular backups
  4. Secure storage

  5. Emergency procedures

  6. Chain Handling

  7. In-person only
  8. Write clearly
  9. Verify verbally

  10. Never digital

  11. Content Submission

  12. Verify sources
  13. Check formatting
  14. Use clean systems
  15. Follow guidelines

For Administrators

  1. System Maintenance
  2. Regular updates
  3. Security patches
  4. Backup verification

  5. Mirror checks

  6. Emergency Response

  7. Monitor channels
  8. Quick response
  9. Clear communication

  10. Document everything

  11. Community Support

  12. Regular training
  13. Clear documentation
  14. Support channels
  15. Feedback loops

Security Roadmap

Current Focus

  1. Core System
  2. Trust chain implementation
  3. Key management
  4. Content verification

  5. Distribution system

  6. Emergency Systems

  7. Signal integration
  8. Matrix support
  9. Emergency protocols
  10. Revocation system

Future Plans

  1. Enhanced Security
  2. Hardware security integration
  3. Additional verification methods
  4. Improved chain generation

  5. Better key management

  6. Infrastructure

  7. More mirrors
  8. Better distribution
  9. Automated verification
  10. Enhanced monitoring

Getting Help

  1. Documentation
  2. Trust Model
  3. Emergency Protocol

  4. Contributing Guide

  5. Support

  6. Community channels
  7. Trusted members
  8. Emergency contacts
  9. Technical support

Remember

Security is a community effort. Stay informed, follow procedures, and report issues promptly.