Security Guidlines

The Truth Satellite API is built with a zero-trust security model to ensure secure access to classified intelligence. This document outlines authentication methods, encryption protocols, and access co

🔹 Authentication & Access Control

To ensure security, all API requests must use one of the following authentication methods:

• API Keys: Secure and unique keys assigned to each user.

• OAuth2 Tokens: Enterprise authentication for large-scale clients.

• JWT Tokens: Secure session-based authentication.

For additional security, API keys can be restricted by IP address and assigned granular permissions.

API Key Authentication

GET /facts
Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY

🔹 Encryption Standards

All API requests and responses are secured using the latest encryption protocols:

✔ TLS 1.3 encryption for all communication. ✔ AES-256 encryption for stored intelligence data. ✔ HMAC-SHA256 signing for verifying API responses.

This ensures that data is protected from interception, tampering, and unauthorized access.

🔹 Secure API Key Management

To protect your API key:

• Never hardcode your API key in source code.

• Store it in environment variables or secure vaults.

• Rotate API keys regularly to minimize security risks.

• Restrict API access by setting IP-based restrictions.

🔹 OAuth2 Authentication (Enterprise Clients Only)

OAuth2 provides secure token-based authentication for enterprise clients.

Step 1: Obtain an Access Token

Make a request to retrieve an access token.

OAuth2 Authentication Request

POST /oauth/token
Content-Type: application/json  

{
  "client_id": "your_client_id",
  "client_secret": "your_client_secret",
  "grant_type": "client_credentials"
}

Using the OAuth2 Access Token

GET /facts
Authorization: Bearer ACCESS_TOKEN

🔹 JWT Token Authentication

JSON Web Tokens (JWT) allow secure, stateless authentication.

To generate a JWT token, sign the request with your private key.

JWT Token Authentication

Authorization: Bearer YOUR_JWT_TOKEN

🔹 API Rate Limits & Throttling

To prevent abuse, the API enforces rate limits based on user tiers:

Plan	Requests per Minute	Requests per Day
Free	10	1,000
Pro	100	50,000
Enterprise	Unlimited	Unlimited

If rate limits are exceeded, API requests will return a 429 Too Many Requests error.

🔹 Data Integrity & Verification

All intelligence data is cryptographically signed to ensure authenticity. AI-driven verification eliminates misinformation by cross-referencing multiple sources.

✔ Immutable Storage: Data cannot be altered once recorded. ✔ AI Fact-Checking: Ensures accuracy and removes false information. ✔ Source Transparency: Intelligence reports include metadata for validation.

Securing API Keys in Environment Variables (Python)

import os

API_KEY = os.getenv("TRUTH_SATELLITE_API_KEY")

🔹 Incident Response & Monitoring

The system continuously monitors API access for anomalies. If unauthorized activity is detected:

✔ Automatic API key revocation for compromised accounts. ✔ Real-time anomaly detection using AI-based monitoring. ✔ 24/7 Security alerts for all enterprise clients.

API Rate Limit Response

{
  "error": "Too Many Requests",
  "code": 429,
  "message": "Rate limit exceeded. Please wait before making new requests."
}

If you suspect unauthorized access, immediately contact [e-mail].

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