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Comprehensive security practices, threat model, and secure implementation guidelines for lib-crypto within the SOVEREIGN_NET ecosystem. This guide covers cryptographic best practices, attack mitigation, and secure coding patterns.
SOVEREIGN_NET faces multiple threat vectors:
- Nation-State Adversaries: Advanced persistent threats with quantum capabilities
- Criminal Organizations: Financially motivated attackers targeting assets
- Malicious Insiders: Privileged users attempting to compromise the system
- Network Attackers: Traffic analysis, man-in-the-middle attacks
- Quantum Threats: Future quantum computers breaking classical cryptography
- Confidentiality: Protect sensitive data from unauthorized disclosure
- Integrity: Ensure data cannot be tampered with undetected
- Authenticity: Verify the identity of communicating parties
- Non-repudiation: Prevent denial of actions or transactions
- Availability: Maintain system operation under attack
- Forward Secrecy: Protect past communications if keys are compromised
- Post-Quantum Security: Resist attacks by quantum computers
use lib_crypto::*;
// RECOMMENDED: Post-quantum secure algorithms
fn secure_algorithm_selection() -> Result<()> {
// Post-quantum signatures (quantum-resistant)
let pq_keypair = post_quantum::DilithiumKeyPair::generate()?;
// Classical signatures for current security (faster)
let classical_keypair = KeyPair::generate(); // Ed25519
// Hybrid encryption (quantum-resistant KEM + classical symmetric)
let message = b"Highly sensitive data requiring post-quantum protection";
let encrypted = pq_keypair.encrypt(message, b"metadata")?;
// Use strongest available hashing
let hash = hashing::blake3_hash(b"data to hash")?; // BLAKE3 > SHA-3 > SHA-2
println!("Selected quantum-resistant algorithms");
Ok(())
}
// AVOID: Deprecated or weak algorithms
fn avoid_weak_algorithms() {
// DON'T USE: RSA (vulnerable to quantum attacks)
// DON'T USE: ECDSA with weak curves (secp256k1 without post-quantum)
// DON'T USE: SHA-1 (cryptographically broken)
// DON'T USE: MD5 (completely broken)
// DON'T USE: DES, 3DES (too short key lengths)
}use lib_crypto::{KeyPair, random::SecureRng};
use zeroize::{Zeroize, ZeroizeOnDrop};
#[derive(ZeroizeOnDrop)]
struct SecureKeyMaterial {
private_key: [u8; 32],
derived_keys: Vec<[u8; 32]>,
}
fn secure_key_management() -> Result<()> {
// Generate keys with secure randomness
let keypair = KeyPair::generate()?; // Uses system entropy
// Derive keys properly with salt
let master_key = random::secure_random_bytes::<32>()?;
let salt = random::secure_random_bytes::<32>()?;
let derived_key = hashing::blake3_derive_key(&master_key, &salt);
// Store sensitive material in secure containers
let mut secure_material = SecureKeyMaterial {
private_key: master_key,
derived_keys: vec![derived_key],
};
// ... use keys for cryptographic operations ...
// Explicitly zero sensitive data
secure_material.zeroize();
println!("Secure key management implemented");
Ok(())
}
// Key rotation strategy
fn key_rotation_strategy() -> Result<()> {
struct KeyManager {
current_key: KeyPair,
previous_key: Option<KeyPair>,
rotation_interval: std::time::Duration,
last_rotation: std::time::SystemTime,
}
impl KeyManager {
fn should_rotate(&self) -> bool {
self.last_rotation.elapsed().unwrap_or_default() > self.rotation_interval
}
fn rotate_keys(&mut self) -> Result<()> {
// Archive old key for decryption
self.previous_key = Some(self.current_key.clone());
// Generate new key for encryption
self.current_key = KeyPair::generate()?;
self.last_rotation = std::time::SystemTime::now();
println!("Keys rotated successfully");
Ok(())
}
}
let mut key_manager = KeyManager {
current_key: KeyPair::generate()?,
previous_key: None,
rotation_interval: std::time::Duration::from_secs(86400 * 30), // 30 days
last_rotation: std::time::SystemTime::now(),
};
if key_manager.should_rotate() {
key_manager.rotate_keys()?;
}
Ok(())
}use lib_crypto::{KeyPair, symmetric::*};
fn secure_communication() -> Result<()> {
// Perfect Forward Secrecy
fn establish_ephemeral_channel() -> Result<([u8; 32], Vec<u8>)> {
// Generate ephemeral keypair for each session
let ephemeral_keypair = KeyPair::generate()?;
// Perform key exchange (simplified)
let encapsulation = ephemeral_keypair.encapsulate()?;
let shared_secret = encapsulation.shared_secret;
// Delete ephemeral private key immediately after use
drop(ephemeral_keypair);
Ok((shared_secret, encapsulation.ciphertext))
}
let (session_key, kem_ciphertext) = establish_ephemeral_channel()?;
// Authenticated encryption with associated data
let plaintext = b"Confidential message requiring integrity";
let associated_data = b"session_id=12345,timestamp=1640995200";
let nonce = random::secure_random_bytes::<12>()?;
let ciphertext = encrypt_chacha20poly1305(
plaintext,
associated_data,
&session_key,
&nonce
)?;
// Secure transmission format: [KEM_CT][NONCE][AEAD_CT]
let mut secure_message = Vec::new();
secure_message.extend_from_slice(&kem_ciphertext);
secure_message.extend_from_slice(&nonce);
secure_message.extend_from_slice(&ciphertext);
println!("Secure communication established with forward secrecy");
Ok(())
}use lib_crypto::{KeyPair, random::SecureRng};
fn side_channel_protection() -> Result<()> {
let keypair = KeyPair::generate()?;
let message = b"Message requiring side-channel protection";
// Constant-time operations (built into Ed25519)
let signature = keypair.sign(message)?; // Constant-time signing
// Timing attack mitigation with random delays
let mut rng = SecureRng::new()?;
let jitter_us = rng.gen_range(100..1000); // 0.1-1ms random delay
std::thread::sleep(std::time::Duration::from_micros(jitter_us));
// Memory access pattern obfuscation
let dummy_operations = rng.gen_range(5..15);
for _ in 0..dummy_operations {
let _ = random::secure_random_bytes::<32>()?; // Dummy computation
}
// Power analysis resistance (algorithmic)
let verification = keypair.verify(&signature, message)?;
// Cache timing attack mitigation
let cache_noise_iterations = rng.gen_range(10..50);
let mut cache_noise = vec![0u8; 4096 * cache_noise_iterations];
rng.fill_bytes(&mut cache_noise);
println!("Side-channel protections applied");
Ok(())
}use lib_crypto::{KeyPair, hashing::blake3_hash};
fn network_attack_protection() -> Result<()> {
// Replay attack prevention
struct ReplayProtection {
nonce_cache: std::collections::HashSet<[u8; 32]>,
window_start: u64,
window_size: u64,
}
impl ReplayProtection {
fn verify_nonce(&mut self, nonce: &[u8; 32], timestamp: u64) -> bool {
// Check if nonce is within time window
if timestamp < self.window_start ||
timestamp > self.window_start + self.window_size {
return false;
}
// Check if nonce has been used before
if self.nonce_cache.contains(nonce) {
return false; // Replay attack detected
}
self.nonce_cache.insert(*nonce);
true
}
fn cleanup_old_nonces(&mut self, current_time: u64) {
if current_time > self.window_start + self.window_size {
self.nonce_cache.clear();
self.window_start = current_time;
}
}
}
// Message authentication with sequence numbers
struct MessageAuth {
keypair: KeyPair,
sequence_number: u64,
}
impl MessageAuth {
fn sign_message(&mut self, message: &[u8]) -> Result<Vec<u8>> {
// Include sequence number in signed data
let mut signed_data = Vec::new();
signed_data.extend_from_slice(message);
signed_data.extend_from_slice(&self.sequence_number.to_le_bytes());
let signature = self.keypair.sign(&signed_data)?;
self.sequence_number += 1;
// Format: [SEQ][MESSAGE][SIGNATURE]
let mut authenticated_message = Vec::new();
authenticated_message.extend_from_slice(&self.sequence_number.to_le_bytes());
authenticated_message.extend_from_slice(message);
authenticated_message.extend_from_slice(&signature.as_bytes());
Ok(authenticated_message)
}
}
println!("Network attack protections implemented");
Ok(())
}use lib_crypto::{post_quantum::*, classical::*};
fn quantum_attack_preparation() -> Result<()> {
// Hybrid cryptosystem (classical + post-quantum)
struct HybridCrypto {
classical_keypair: KeyPair, // Fast, current security
pq_keypair: DilithiumKeyPair, // Quantum-resistant
}
impl HybridCrypto {
fn new() -> Result<Self> {
Ok(Self {
classical_keypair: KeyPair::generate()?,
pq_keypair: DilithiumKeyPair::generate()?,
})
}
fn hybrid_sign(&self, message: &[u8]) -> Result<Vec<u8>> {
// Sign with both algorithms
let classical_sig = self.classical_keypair.sign(message)?;
let pq_sig = self.pq_keypair.sign(message)?;
// Combine signatures
let mut hybrid_signature = Vec::new();
hybrid_signature.extend_from_slice(&classical_sig.as_bytes());
hybrid_signature.extend_from_slice(&pq_sig.as_bytes());
Ok(hybrid_signature)
}
fn hybrid_verify(&self, signature: &[u8], message: &[u8]) -> Result<bool> {
// Split combined signature
let classical_sig = &signature[..64]; // Ed25519 is 64 bytes
let pq_sig = &signature[64..];
// Verify both signatures
let classical_valid = self.classical_keypair.verify_bytes(classical_sig, message)?;
let pq_valid = self.pq_keypair.verify_bytes(pq_sig, message)?;
// Both must be valid
Ok(classical_valid && pq_valid)
}
}
let hybrid_crypto = HybridCrypto::new()?;
let message = b"Message protected against quantum attacks";
let hybrid_signature = hybrid_crypto.hybrid_sign(message)?;
let is_valid = hybrid_crypto.hybrid_verify(&hybrid_signature, message)?;
println!("Hybrid quantum-resistant signature: {}", is_valid);
Ok(())
}use lib_crypto::*;
fn secure_input_validation() -> Result<()> {
// Validate all cryptographic inputs
fn validate_signature_input(signature: &[u8], message: &[u8], pubkey: &[u8]) -> Result<()> {
// Check signature length
if signature.len() != 64 {
return Err(anyhow::anyhow!("Invalid signature length: {}", signature.len()));
}
// Check public key length
if pubkey.len() != 32 {
return Err(anyhow::anyhow!("Invalid public key length: {}", pubkey.len()));
}
// Check message isn't empty (application-specific)
if message.is_empty() {
return Err(anyhow::anyhow!("Empty message not allowed"));
}
// Check message size limits (prevent DoS)
if message.len() > 1_000_000 { // 1MB limit
return Err(anyhow::anyhow!("Message too large: {} bytes", message.len()));
}
Ok(())
}
// Sanitize and validate all inputs
let raw_signature = [0u8; 64]; // Simulated input
let raw_message = b"Test message";
let raw_pubkey = [1u8; 32];
validate_signature_input(&raw_signature, raw_message, &raw_pubkey)?;
// Use type-safe interfaces when possible
let keypair = KeyPair::generate()?;
let message = b"Type-safe message signing";
let signature = keypair.sign(message)?; // Type-safe, validated internally
println!("Input validation implemented");
Ok(())
}use lib_crypto::*;
fn secure_error_handling() -> Result<()> {
let keypair = KeyPair::generate()?;
let message = b"Test message for error handling";
let signature = keypair.sign(message)?;
// Don't leak information through error messages
fn safe_verification(sig: &[u8], msg: &[u8], pubkey: &[u8]) -> Result<bool> {
match verify_signature_bytes(sig, msg, pubkey) {
Ok(result) => Ok(result),
Err(_) => {
// Generic error message (don't reveal why verification failed)
println!("Verification failed"); // Same message for all failures
Ok(false)
}
}
}
// Constant-time error responses
fn constant_time_verification(sig: &[u8], msg: &[u8], pubkey: &[u8]) -> Result<bool> {
let start_time = std::time::Instant::now();
let result = verify_signature_bytes(sig, msg, pubkey).unwrap_or(false);
// Ensure minimum processing time to prevent timing attacks
let min_duration = std::time::Duration::from_millis(10);
let elapsed = start_time.elapsed();
if elapsed < min_duration {
std::thread::sleep(min_duration - elapsed);
}
Ok(result)
}
// Audit security-relevant errors
fn audit_security_events(event: &str, details: &str) {
let timestamp = std::time::SystemTime::now()
.duration_since(std::time::UNIX_EPOCH)
.unwrap()
.as_secs();
// Log to secure audit trail (not shown here)
println!("SECURITY_EVENT: {} - {} at {}", event, details, timestamp);
}
// Test error handling
let wrong_signature = [0u8; 64];
match safe_verification(&wrong_signature, message, &keypair.public_key().as_bytes()) {
Ok(false) => audit_security_events("VERIFICATION_FAILED", "Invalid signature"),
_ => audit_security_events("UNEXPECTED_ERROR", "Verification error handling"),
}
println!("Secure error handling implemented");
Ok(())
}use lib_crypto::*;
use zeroize::{Zeroize, ZeroizeOnDrop};
// Secure memory containers
#[derive(ZeroizeOnDrop)]
struct SecureBuffer {
data: Vec<u8>,
size: usize,
}
impl SecureBuffer {
fn new(size: usize) -> Self {
Self {
data: vec![0u8; size],
size,
}
}
fn write(&mut self, offset: usize, data: &[u8]) -> Result<()> {
if offset + data.len() > self.size {
return Err(anyhow::anyhow!("Buffer overflow prevented"));
}
self.data[offset..offset + data.len()].copy_from_slice(data);
Ok(())
}
fn read(&self, offset: usize, len: usize) -> Result<&[u8]> {
if offset + len > self.size {
return Err(anyhow::anyhow!("Buffer overread prevented"));
}
Ok(&self.data[offset..offset + len])
}
}
fn memory_security() -> Result<()> {
// Use secure buffers for sensitive data
let mut secure_key_buffer = SecureBuffer::new(32);
let key_material = random::secure_random_bytes::<32>()?;
secure_key_buffer.write(0, &key_material)?;
// Prevent memory dumps of sensitive data
use mlock::*; // Hypothetical memory locking crate
let sensitive_data = random::secure_random_bytes::<64>()?;
// mlock(&sensitive_data)?; // Lock memory page to prevent swapping
// Overwrite sensitive data multiple times
fn secure_overwrite(buffer: &mut [u8]) {
// Multiple pass overwrite (DoD 5220.22-M standard)
buffer.fill(0x00);
buffer.fill(0xFF);
buffer.fill(0x00);
// Random overwrite pass
use rand::RngCore;
rand::rngs::OsRng.fill_bytes(buffer);
// Final zero pass
buffer.zeroize();
}
// Stack allocation for temporary sensitive data
{
let temp_key = random::secure_random_bytes::<32>()?;
// Use temp_key...
// Automatically cleared when leaving scope
}
println!("Memory security measures implemented");
Ok(())
}use lib_crypto::*;
fn cryptographic_testing() -> Result<()> {
// Test vector validation
fn test_known_vectors() -> Result<()> {
// Test with known good inputs/outputs
let test_vectors = [
(b"test message 1", "expected_signature_hex"),
(b"test message 2", "expected_signature_hex"),
];
let keypair = KeyPair::from_seed(&[1u8; 32])?; // Deterministic for testing
for (message, expected_sig_hex) in &test_vectors {
let signature = keypair.sign(message)?;
let sig_hex = hex::encode(signature.as_bytes());
if &sig_hex != expected_sig_hex {
return Err(anyhow::anyhow!("Test vector failed for message: {:?}", message));
}
}
println!("All test vectors passed");
Ok(())
}
// Fuzzing inputs
fn fuzz_testing() -> Result<()> {
let keypair = KeyPair::generate()?;
let valid_message = b"Valid message";
let valid_signature = keypair.sign(valid_message)?;
// Fuzz signature bytes
for i in 0..64 {
let mut fuzzed_sig = valid_signature.clone();
fuzzed_sig.as_mut()[i] ^= 0xFF; // Flip bits
// Should always return false, never panic
let result = keypair.verify(&fuzzed_sig, valid_message);
assert!(result.is_ok()); // Should not panic
assert!(!result.unwrap()); // Should be false
}
println!("Fuzz testing completed");
Ok(())
}
// Timing analysis testing
fn timing_analysis_testing() -> Result<()> {
let keypair = KeyPair::generate()?;
let message = b"Timing test message";
let valid_signature = keypair.sign(message)?;
let invalid_signature = [0u8; 64];
// Measure timing for valid vs invalid signatures
let mut valid_times = Vec::new();
let mut invalid_times = Vec::new();
for _ in 0..1000 {
let start = std::time::Instant::now();
let _ = keypair.verify_bytes(&valid_signature.as_bytes(), message)?;
valid_times.push(start.elapsed());
let start = std::time::Instant::now();
let _ = keypair.verify_bytes(&invalid_signature, message);
invalid_times.push(start.elapsed());
}
let avg_valid = valid_times.iter().sum::<std::time::Duration>() / valid_times.len() as u32;
let avg_invalid = invalid_times.iter().sum::<std::time::Duration>() / invalid_times.len() as u32;
println!("Timing analysis: valid={:?}, invalid={:?}", avg_valid, avg_invalid);
// Check for timing differences (should be minimal)
let timing_ratio = avg_valid.as_nanos() as f64 / avg_invalid.as_nanos() as f64;
if (timing_ratio - 1.0).abs() > 0.1 {
println!("Warning: Significant timing difference detected: {:.2}", timing_ratio);
}
Ok(())
}
test_known_vectors()?;
fuzz_testing()?;
timing_analysis_testing()?;
Ok(())
}use lib_crypto::*;
fn penetration_testing() -> Result<()> {
// Test malformed inputs
fn test_malformed_inputs() -> Result<()> {
let keypair = KeyPair::generate()?;
// Test various malformed signatures
let malformed_sigs = vec![
vec![], // Empty
vec![0u8; 32], // Too short
vec![0u8; 128], // Too long
vec![0xFF; 64], // All ones
];
for malformed_sig in malformed_sigs {
let result = keypair.verify_bytes(&malformed_sig, b"test");
// Should handle gracefully, not panic
match result {
Ok(false) => println!("Malformed signature correctly rejected"),
Err(_) => println!("Malformed signature caused error (expected)"),
Ok(true) => return Err(anyhow::anyhow!("Malformed signature incorrectly accepted!")),
}
}
println!("Malformed input testing passed");
Ok(())
}
// Test resource exhaustion attacks
fn test_resource_exhaustion() -> Result<()> {
// Test with very large messages (DoS prevention)
let large_message = vec![0u8; 10_000_000]; // 10MB
let keypair = KeyPair::generate()?;
let start_time = std::time::Instant::now();
let result = keypair.sign(&large_message);
let elapsed = start_time.elapsed();
match result {
Ok(_) => {
println!("Large message signed in {:?}", elapsed);
if elapsed > std::time::Duration::from_secs(10) {
println!("Warning: Signing took too long, potential DoS vector");
}
},
Err(_) => println!("Large message signing rejected (good)"),
}
println!("Resource exhaustion testing completed");
Ok(())
}
test_malformed_inputs()?;
test_resource_exhaustion()?;
Ok(())
}use lib_crypto::*;
fn standards_compliance() -> Result<()> {
// FIPS 140-2 Level 2 equivalent practices
fn fips_compliance_check() -> Result<()> {
// Use FIPS-approved algorithms
let keypair = KeyPair::generate()?; // Ed25519 (FIPS approved)
// Use approved random number generators
let random_bytes = random::secure_random_bytes::<32>()?; // Uses OS entropy
// Use approved hash functions
let hash = hashing::blake3_hash(b"FIPS compliance test")?;
// Key zeroization (FIPS requirement)
let mut sensitive_key = random_bytes;
sensitive_key.zeroize();
println!("FIPS 140-2 compliance practices implemented");
Ok(())
}
// Common Criteria EAL4+ practices
fn common_criteria_compliance() -> Result<()> {
// Security target: Protect cryptographic keys
// TOE (Target of Evaluation): lib-crypto library
// CC requirement: Cryptographic key generation
let keypair = KeyPair::generate()?; // Uses certified RNG
// CC requirement: Cryptographic operation
let message = b"Common Criteria evaluation message";
let signature = keypair.sign(message)?; // Certified algorithm
// CC requirement: Key destruction
drop(keypair); // Secure key destruction
println!("Common Criteria compliance practices implemented");
Ok(())
}
fips_compliance_check()?;
common_criteria_compliance()?;
Ok(())
}use lib_crypto::*;
struct SecurityMonitor {
failed_verifications: u64,
timing_anomalies: u64,
resource_exhaustion_attempts: u64,
last_audit: std::time::SystemTime,
}
impl SecurityMonitor {
fn new() -> Self {
Self {
failed_verifications: 0,
timing_anomalies: 0,
resource_exhaustion_attempts: 0,
last_audit: std::time::SystemTime::now(),
}
}
fn record_verification_failure(&mut self) {
self.failed_verifications += 1;
// Alert on suspicious patterns
if self.failed_verifications > 100 {
self.security_alert("High verification failure rate detected");
}
}
fn record_timing_anomaly(&mut self, expected: std::time::Duration, actual: std::time::Duration) {
if actual > expected * 2 {
self.timing_anomalies += 1;
if self.timing_anomalies > 10 {
self.security_alert("Timing attack pattern detected");
}
}
}
fn security_alert(&self, message: &str) {
println!(" SECURITY ALERT: {}", message);
// In production: send to SIEM, log to secure audit trail, notify security team
}
fn generate_security_report(&self) -> String {
format!(
"Security Report:\n\
- Failed verifications: {}\n\
- Timing anomalies: {}\n\
- Resource exhaustion attempts: {}\n\
- Report generated: {:?}",
self.failed_verifications,
self.timing_anomalies,
self.resource_exhaustion_attempts,
std::time::SystemTime::now()
)
}
}
fn security_monitoring() -> Result<()> {
let mut monitor = SecurityMonitor::new();
// Simulate security events
monitor.record_verification_failure();
monitor.record_timing_anomaly(
std::time::Duration::from_millis(1),
std::time::Duration::from_millis(5)
);
println!("{}", monitor.generate_security_report());
Ok(())
}-
Algorithm Selection
- Use post-quantum algorithms for long-term security
- Implement hybrid cryptosystems for transition period
- Avoid deprecated algorithms (RSA, DSA, ECDH with weak curves)
-
Key Management
- Generate keys using cryptographically secure randomness
- Implement proper key rotation policies
- Zero sensitive key material after use
- Use hardware security modules (HSMs) when possible
-
Implementation Security
- Validate all cryptographic inputs
- Use constant-time algorithms to prevent timing attacks
- Implement secure memory handling
- Add random delays to mask timing patterns
-
Network Security
- Implement replay attack prevention
- Use authenticated encryption (AEAD)
- Implement perfect forward secrecy
- Protect against traffic analysis
-
Error Handling
- Don't leak information through error messages
- Implement constant-time error responses
- Audit all security-relevant events
- Use secure logging practices
-
Testing and Validation
- Test with known cryptographic test vectors
- Perform fuzz testing on all inputs
- Conduct timing analysis testing
- Implement security monitoring
-
Compliance
- Follow relevant cryptographic standards (FIPS, Common Criteria)
- Document security assumptions and threat model
- Perform regular security audits
- Maintain cryptographic agility for algorithm updates
This security guide provides comprehensive protection for SOVEREIGN_NET's cryptographic infrastructure against current and future threats.
Comprehensive security practices, threat model, and secure implementation guidelines for lib-crypto within the SOVEREIGN_NET ecosystem. This guide covers cryptographic best practices, attack mitigation, and secure coding patterns.
SOVEREIGN_NET faces multiple threat vectors:
- Nation-State Adversaries: Advanced persistent threats with quantum capabilities
- Criminal Organizations: Financially motivated attackers targeting assets
- Malicious Insiders: Privileged users attempting to compromise the system
- Network Attackers: Traffic analysis, man-in-the-middle attacks
- Quantum Threats: Future quantum computers breaking classical cryptography
- Confidentiality: Protect sensitive data from unauthorized disclosure
- Integrity: Ensure data cannot be tampered with undetected
- Authenticity: Verify the identity of communicating parties
- Non-repudiation: Prevent denial of actions or transactions
- Availability: Maintain system operation under attack
- Forward Secrecy: Protect past communications if keys are compromised
- Post-Quantum Security: Resist attacks by quantum computers
use lib_crypto::*;
// RECOMMENDED: Post-quantum secure algorithms
fn secure_algorithm_selection() -> Result<()> {
// Post-quantum signatures (quantum-resistant)
let pq_keypair = post_quantum::DilithiumKeyPair::generate()?;
// Classical signatures for current security (faster)
let classical_keypair = KeyPair::generate(); // Ed25519
// Hybrid encryption (quantum-resistant KEM + classical symmetric)
let message = b"Highly sensitive data requiring post-quantum protection";
let encrypted = pq_keypair.encrypt(message, b"metadata")?;
// Use strongest available hashing
let hash = hashing::blake3_hash(b"data to hash")?; // BLAKE3 > SHA-3 > SHA-2
println!("Selected quantum-resistant algorithms");
Ok(())
}
// AVOID: Deprecated or weak algorithms
fn avoid_weak_algorithms() {
// DON'T USE: RSA (vulnerable to quantum attacks)
// DON'T USE: ECDSA with weak curves (secp256k1 without post-quantum)
// DON'T USE: SHA-1 (cryptographically broken)
// DON'T USE: MD5 (completely broken)
// DON'T USE: DES, 3DES (too short key lengths)
}use lib_crypto::{KeyPair, random::SecureRng};
use zeroize::{Zeroize, ZeroizeOnDrop};
#[derive(ZeroizeOnDrop)]
struct SecureKeyMaterial {
private_key: [u8; 32],
derived_keys: Vec<[u8; 32]>,
}
fn secure_key_management() -> Result<()> {
// Generate keys with secure randomness
let keypair = KeyPair::generate()?; // Uses system entropy
// Derive keys properly with salt
let master_key = random::secure_random_bytes::<32>()?;
let salt = random::secure_random_bytes::<32>()?;
let derived_key = hashing::blake3_derive_key(&master_key, &salt);
// Store sensitive material in secure containers
let mut secure_material = SecureKeyMaterial {
private_key: master_key,
derived_keys: vec![derived_key],
};
// ... use keys for cryptographic operations ...
// Explicitly zero sensitive data
secure_material.zeroize();
println!("Secure key management implemented");
Ok(())
}
// Key rotation strategy
fn key_rotation_strategy() -> Result<()> {
struct KeyManager {
current_key: KeyPair,
previous_key: Option<KeyPair>,
rotation_interval: std::time::Duration,
last_rotation: std::time::SystemTime,
}
impl KeyManager {
fn should_rotate(&self) -> bool {
self.last_rotation.elapsed().unwrap_or_default() > self.rotation_interval
}
fn rotate_keys(&mut self) -> Result<()> {
// Archive old key for decryption
self.previous_key = Some(self.current_key.clone());
// Generate new key for encryption
self.current_key = KeyPair::generate()?;
self.last_rotation = std::time::SystemTime::now();
println!("Keys rotated successfully");
Ok(())
}
}
let mut key_manager = KeyManager {
current_key: KeyPair::generate()?,
previous_key: None,
rotation_interval: std::time::Duration::from_secs(86400 * 30), // 30 days
last_rotation: std::time::SystemTime::now(),
};
if key_manager.should_rotate() {
key_manager.rotate_keys()?;
}
Ok(())
}use lib_crypto::{KeyPair, symmetric::*};
fn secure_communication() -> Result<()> {
// Perfect Forward Secrecy
fn establish_ephemeral_channel() -> Result<([u8; 32], Vec<u8>)> {
// Generate ephemeral keypair for each session
let ephemeral_keypair = KeyPair::generate()?;
// Perform key exchange (simplified)
let encapsulation = ephemeral_keypair.encapsulate()?;
let shared_secret = encapsulation.shared_secret;
// Delete ephemeral private key immediately after use
drop(ephemeral_keypair);
Ok((shared_secret, encapsulation.ciphertext))
}
let (session_key, kem_ciphertext) = establish_ephemeral_channel()?;
// Authenticated encryption with associated data
let plaintext = b"Confidential message requiring integrity";
let associated_data = b"session_id=12345,timestamp=1640995200";
let nonce = random::secure_random_bytes::<12>()?;
let ciphertext = encrypt_chacha20poly1305(
plaintext,
associated_data,
&session_key,
&nonce
)?;
// Secure transmission format: [KEM_CT][NONCE][AEAD_CT]
let mut secure_message = Vec::new();
secure_message.extend_from_slice(&kem_ciphertext);
secure_message.extend_from_slice(&nonce);
secure_message.extend_from_slice(&ciphertext);
println!("Secure communication established with forward secrecy");
Ok(())
}use lib_crypto::{KeyPair, random::SecureRng};
fn side_channel_protection() -> Result<()> {
let keypair = KeyPair::generate()?;
let message = b"Message requiring side-channel protection";
// Constant-time operations (built into Ed25519)
let signature = keypair.sign(message)?; // Constant-time signing
// Timing attack mitigation with random delays
let mut rng = SecureRng::new()?;
let jitter_us = rng.gen_range(100..1000); // 0.1-1ms random delay
std::thread::sleep(std::time::Duration::from_micros(jitter_us));
// Memory access pattern obfuscation
let dummy_operations = rng.gen_range(5..15);
for _ in 0..dummy_operations {
let _ = random::secure_random_bytes::<32>()?; // Dummy computation
}
// Power analysis resistance (algorithmic)
let verification = keypair.verify(&signature, message)?;
// Cache timing attack mitigation
let cache_noise_iterations = rng.gen_range(10..50);
let mut cache_noise = vec![0u8; 4096 * cache_noise_iterations];
rng.fill_bytes(&mut cache_noise);
println!("Side-channel protections applied");
Ok(())
}use lib_crypto::{KeyPair, hashing::blake3_hash};
fn network_attack_protection() -> Result<()> {
// Replay attack prevention
struct ReplayProtection {
nonce_cache: std::collections::HashSet<[u8; 32]>,
window_start: u64,
window_size: u64,
}
impl ReplayProtection {
fn verify_nonce(&mut self, nonce: &[u8; 32], timestamp: u64) -> bool {
// Check if nonce is within time window
if timestamp < self.window_start ||
timestamp > self.window_start + self.window_size {
return false;
}
// Check if nonce has been used before
if self.nonce_cache.contains(nonce) {
return false; // Replay attack detected
}
self.nonce_cache.insert(*nonce);
true
}
fn cleanup_old_nonces(&mut self, current_time: u64) {
if current_time > self.window_start + self.window_size {
self.nonce_cache.clear();
self.window_start = current_time;
}
}
}
// Message authentication with sequence numbers
struct MessageAuth {
keypair: KeyPair,
sequence_number: u64,
}
impl MessageAuth {
fn sign_message(&mut self, message: &[u8]) -> Result<Vec<u8>> {
// Include sequence number in signed data
let mut signed_data = Vec::new();
signed_data.extend_from_slice(message);
signed_data.extend_from_slice(&self.sequence_number.to_le_bytes());
let signature = self.keypair.sign(&signed_data)?;
self.sequence_number += 1;
// Format: [SEQ][MESSAGE][SIGNATURE]
let mut authenticated_message = Vec::new();
authenticated_message.extend_from_slice(&self.sequence_number.to_le_bytes());
authenticated_message.extend_from_slice(message);
authenticated_message.extend_from_slice(&signature.as_bytes());
Ok(authenticated_message)
}
}
println!("Network attack protections implemented");
Ok(())
}use lib_crypto::{post_quantum::*, classical::*};
fn quantum_attack_preparation() -> Result<()> {
// Hybrid cryptosystem (classical + post-quantum)
struct HybridCrypto {
classical_keypair: KeyPair, // Fast, current security
pq_keypair: DilithiumKeyPair, // Quantum-resistant
}
impl HybridCrypto {
fn new() -> Result<Self> {
Ok(Self {
classical_keypair: KeyPair::generate()?,
pq_keypair: DilithiumKeyPair::generate()?,
})
}
fn hybrid_sign(&self, message: &[u8]) -> Result<Vec<u8>> {
// Sign with both algorithms
let classical_sig = self.classical_keypair.sign(message)?;
let pq_sig = self.pq_keypair.sign(message)?;
// Combine signatures
let mut hybrid_signature = Vec::new();
hybrid_signature.extend_from_slice(&classical_sig.as_bytes());
hybrid_signature.extend_from_slice(&pq_sig.as_bytes());
Ok(hybrid_signature)
}
fn hybrid_verify(&self, signature: &[u8], message: &[u8]) -> Result<bool> {
// Split combined signature
let classical_sig = &signature[..64]; // Ed25519 is 64 bytes
let pq_sig = &signature[64..];
// Verify both signatures
let classical_valid = self.classical_keypair.verify_bytes(classical_sig, message)?;
let pq_valid = self.pq_keypair.verify_bytes(pq_sig, message)?;
// Both must be valid
Ok(classical_valid && pq_valid)
}
}
let hybrid_crypto = HybridCrypto::new()?;
let message = b"Message protected against quantum attacks";
let hybrid_signature = hybrid_crypto.hybrid_sign(message)?;
let is_valid = hybrid_crypto.hybrid_verify(&hybrid_signature, message)?;
println!("Hybrid quantum-resistant signature: {}", is_valid);
Ok(())
}use lib_crypto::*;
fn secure_input_validation() -> Result<()> {
// Validate all cryptographic inputs
fn validate_signature_input(signature: &[u8], message: &[u8], pubkey: &[u8]) -> Result<()> {
// Check signature length
if signature.len() != 64 {
return Err(anyhow::anyhow!("Invalid signature length: {}", signature.len()));
}
// Check public key length
if pubkey.len() != 32 {
return Err(anyhow::anyhow!("Invalid public key length: {}", pubkey.len()));
}
// Check message isn't empty (application-specific)
if message.is_empty() {
return Err(anyhow::anyhow!("Empty message not allowed"));
}
// Check message size limits (prevent DoS)
if message.len() > 1_000_000 { // 1MB limit
return Err(anyhow::anyhow!("Message too large: {} bytes", message.len()));
}
Ok(())
}
// Sanitize and validate all inputs
let raw_signature = [0u8; 64]; // Simulated input
let raw_message = b"Test message";
let raw_pubkey = [1u8; 32];
validate_signature_input(&raw_signature, raw_message, &raw_pubkey)?;
// Use type-safe interfaces when possible
let keypair = KeyPair::generate()?;
let message = b"Type-safe message signing";
let signature = keypair.sign(message)?; // Type-safe, validated internally
println!("Input validation implemented");
Ok(())
}use lib_crypto::*;
fn secure_error_handling() -> Result<()> {
let keypair = KeyPair::generate()?;
let message = b"Test message for error handling";
let signature = keypair.sign(message)?;
// Don't leak information through error messages
fn safe_verification(sig: &[u8], msg: &[u8], pubkey: &[u8]) -> Result<bool> {
match verify_signature_bytes(sig, msg, pubkey) {
Ok(result) => Ok(result),
Err(_) => {
// Generic error message (don't reveal why verification failed)
println!("Verification failed"); // Same message for all failures
Ok(false)
}
}
}
// Constant-time error responses
fn constant_time_verification(sig: &[u8], msg: &[u8], pubkey: &[u8]) -> Result<bool> {
let start_time = std::time::Instant::now();
let result = verify_signature_bytes(sig, msg, pubkey).unwrap_or(false);
// Ensure minimum processing time to prevent timing attacks
let min_duration = std::time::Duration::from_millis(10);
let elapsed = start_time.elapsed();
if elapsed < min_duration {
std::thread::sleep(min_duration - elapsed);
}
Ok(result)
}
// Audit security-relevant errors
fn audit_security_events(event: &str, details: &str) {
let timestamp = std::time::SystemTime::now()
.duration_since(std::time::UNIX_EPOCH)
.unwrap()
.as_secs();
// Log to secure audit trail (not shown here)
println!("SECURITY_EVENT: {} - {} at {}", event, details, timestamp);
}
// Test error handling
let wrong_signature = [0u8; 64];
match safe_verification(&wrong_signature, message, &keypair.public_key().as_bytes()) {
Ok(false) => audit_security_events("VERIFICATION_FAILED", "Invalid signature"),
_ => audit_security_events("UNEXPECTED_ERROR", "Verification error handling"),
}
println!("Secure error handling implemented");
Ok(())
}use lib_crypto::*;
use zeroize::{Zeroize, ZeroizeOnDrop};
// Secure memory containers
#[derive(ZeroizeOnDrop)]
struct SecureBuffer {
data: Vec<u8>,
size: usize,
}
impl SecureBuffer {
fn new(size: usize) -> Self {
Self {
data: vec![0u8; size],
size,
}
}
fn write(&mut self, offset: usize, data: &[u8]) -> Result<()> {
if offset + data.len() > self.size {
return Err(anyhow::anyhow!("Buffer overflow prevented"));
}
self.data[offset..offset + data.len()].copy_from_slice(data);
Ok(())
}
fn read(&self, offset: usize, len: usize) -> Result<&[u8]> {
if offset + len > self.size {
return Err(anyhow::anyhow!("Buffer overread prevented"));
}
Ok(&self.data[offset..offset + len])
}
}
fn memory_security() -> Result<()> {
// Use secure buffers for sensitive data
let mut secure_key_buffer = SecureBuffer::new(32);
let key_material = random::secure_random_bytes::<32>()?;
secure_key_buffer.write(0, &key_material)?;
// Prevent memory dumps of sensitive data
use mlock::*; // Hypothetical memory locking crate
let sensitive_data = random::secure_random_bytes::<64>()?;
// mlock(&sensitive_data)?; // Lock memory page to prevent swapping
// Overwrite sensitive data multiple times
fn secure_overwrite(buffer: &mut [u8]) {
// Multiple pass overwrite (DoD 5220.22-M standard)
buffer.fill(0x00);
buffer.fill(0xFF);
buffer.fill(0x00);
// Random overwrite pass
use rand::RngCore;
rand::rngs::OsRng.fill_bytes(buffer);
// Final zero pass
buffer.zeroize();
}
// Stack allocation for temporary sensitive data
{
let temp_key = random::secure_random_bytes::<32>()?;
// Use temp_key...
// Automatically cleared when leaving scope
}
println!("Memory security measures implemented");
Ok(())
}use lib_crypto::*;
fn cryptographic_testing() -> Result<()> {
// Test vector validation
fn test_known_vectors() -> Result<()> {
// Test with known good inputs/outputs
let test_vectors = [
(b"test message 1", "expected_signature_hex"),
(b"test message 2", "expected_signature_hex"),
];
let keypair = KeyPair::from_seed(&[1u8; 32])?; // Deterministic for testing
for (message, expected_sig_hex) in &test_vectors {
let signature = keypair.sign(message)?;
let sig_hex = hex::encode(signature.as_bytes());
if &sig_hex != expected_sig_hex {
return Err(anyhow::anyhow!("Test vector failed for message: {:?}", message));
}
}
println!("All test vectors passed");
Ok(())
}
// Fuzzing inputs
fn fuzz_testing() -> Result<()> {
let keypair = KeyPair::generate()?;
let valid_message = b"Valid message";
let valid_signature = keypair.sign(valid_message)?;
// Fuzz signature bytes
for i in 0..64 {
let mut fuzzed_sig = valid_signature.clone();
fuzzed_sig.as_mut()[i] ^= 0xFF; // Flip bits
// Should always return false, never panic
let result = keypair.verify(&fuzzed_sig, valid_message);
assert!(result.is_ok()); // Should not panic
assert!(!result.unwrap()); // Should be false
}
println!("Fuzz testing completed");
Ok(())
}
// Timing analysis testing
fn timing_analysis_testing() -> Result<()> {
let keypair = KeyPair::generate()?;
let message = b"Timing test message";
let valid_signature = keypair.sign(message)?;
let invalid_signature = [0u8; 64];
// Measure timing for valid vs invalid signatures
let mut valid_times = Vec::new();
let mut invalid_times = Vec::new();
for _ in 0..1000 {
let start = std::time::Instant::now();
let _ = keypair.verify_bytes(&valid_signature.as_bytes(), message)?;
valid_times.push(start.elapsed());
let start = std::time::Instant::now();
let _ = keypair.verify_bytes(&invalid_signature, message);
invalid_times.push(start.elapsed());
}
let avg_valid = valid_times.iter().sum::<std::time::Duration>() / valid_times.len() as u32;
let avg_invalid = invalid_times.iter().sum::<std::time::Duration>() / invalid_times.len() as u32;
println!("Timing analysis: valid={:?}, invalid={:?}", avg_valid, avg_invalid);
// Check for timing differences (should be minimal)
let timing_ratio = avg_valid.as_nanos() as f64 / avg_invalid.as_nanos() as f64;
if (timing_ratio - 1.0).abs() > 0.1 {
println!("Warning: Significant timing difference detected: {:.2}", timing_ratio);
}
Ok(())
}
test_known_vectors()?;
fuzz_testing()?;
timing_analysis_testing()?;
Ok(())
}use lib_crypto::*;
fn penetration_testing() -> Result<()> {
// Test malformed inputs
fn test_malformed_inputs() -> Result<()> {
let keypair = KeyPair::generate()?;
// Test various malformed signatures
let malformed_sigs = vec![
vec![], // Empty
vec![0u8; 32], // Too short
vec![0u8; 128], // Too long
vec![0xFF; 64], // All ones
];
for malformed_sig in malformed_sigs {
let result = keypair.verify_bytes(&malformed_sig, b"test");
// Should handle gracefully, not panic
match result {
Ok(false) => println!("Malformed signature correctly rejected"),
Err(_) => println!("Malformed signature caused error (expected)"),
Ok(true) => return Err(anyhow::anyhow!("Malformed signature incorrectly accepted!")),
}
}
println!("Malformed input testing passed");
Ok(())
}
// Test resource exhaustion attacks
fn test_resource_exhaustion() -> Result<()> {
// Test with very large messages (DoS prevention)
let large_message = vec![0u8; 10_000_000]; // 10MB
let keypair = KeyPair::generate()?;
let start_time = std::time::Instant::now();
let result = keypair.sign(&large_message);
let elapsed = start_time.elapsed();
match result {
Ok(_) => {
println!("Large message signed in {:?}", elapsed);
if elapsed > std::time::Duration::from_secs(10) {
println!("Warning: Signing took too long, potential DoS vector");
}
},
Err(_) => println!("Large message signing rejected (good)"),
}
println!("Resource exhaustion testing completed");
Ok(())
}
test_malformed_inputs()?;
test_resource_exhaustion()?;
Ok(())
}use lib_crypto::*;
fn standards_compliance() -> Result<()> {
// FIPS 140-2 Level 2 equivalent practices
fn fips_compliance_check() -> Result<()> {
// Use FIPS-approved algorithms
let keypair = KeyPair::generate()?; // Ed25519 (FIPS approved)
// Use approved random number generators
let random_bytes = random::secure_random_bytes::<32>()?; // Uses OS entropy
// Use approved hash functions
let hash = hashing::blake3_hash(b"FIPS compliance test")?;
// Key zeroization (FIPS requirement)
let mut sensitive_key = random_bytes;
sensitive_key.zeroize();
println!("FIPS 140-2 compliance practices implemented");
Ok(())
}
// Common Criteria EAL4+ practices
fn common_criteria_compliance() -> Result<()> {
// Security target: Protect cryptographic keys
// TOE (Target of Evaluation): lib-crypto library
// CC requirement: Cryptographic key generation
let keypair = KeyPair::generate()?; // Uses certified RNG
// CC requirement: Cryptographic operation
let message = b"Common Criteria evaluation message";
let signature = keypair.sign(message)?; // Certified algorithm
// CC requirement: Key destruction
drop(keypair); // Secure key destruction
println!("Common Criteria compliance practices implemented");
Ok(())
}
fips_compliance_check()?;
common_criteria_compliance()?;
Ok(())
}use lib_crypto::*;
struct SecurityMonitor {
failed_verifications: u64,
timing_anomalies: u64,
resource_exhaustion_attempts: u64,
last_audit: std::time::SystemTime,
}
impl SecurityMonitor {
fn new() -> Self {
Self {
failed_verifications: 0,
timing_anomalies: 0,
resource_exhaustion_attempts: 0,
last_audit: std::time::SystemTime::now(),
}
}
fn record_verification_failure(&mut self) {
self.failed_verifications += 1;
// Alert on suspicious patterns
if self.failed_verifications > 100 {
self.security_alert("High verification failure rate detected");
}
}
fn record_timing_anomaly(&mut self, expected: std::time::Duration, actual: std::time::Duration) {
if actual > expected * 2 {
self.timing_anomalies += 1;
if self.timing_anomalies > 10 {
self.security_alert("Timing attack pattern detected");
}
}
}
fn security_alert(&self, message: &str) {
println!(" SECURITY ALERT: {}", message);
// In production: send to SIEM, log to secure audit trail, notify security team
}
fn generate_security_report(&self) -> String {
format!(
"Security Report:\n\
- Failed verifications: {}\n\
- Timing anomalies: {}\n\
- Resource exhaustion attempts: {}\n\
- Report generated: {:?}",
self.failed_verifications,
self.timing_anomalies,
self.resource_exhaustion_attempts,
std::time::SystemTime::now()
)
}
}
fn security_monitoring() -> Result<()> {
let mut monitor = SecurityMonitor::new();
// Simulate security events
monitor.record_verification_failure();
monitor.record_timing_anomaly(
std::time::Duration::from_millis(1),
std::time::Duration::from_millis(5)
);
println!("{}", monitor.generate_security_report());
Ok(())
}-
Algorithm Selection
- Use post-quantum algorithms for long-term security
- Implement hybrid cryptosystems for transition period
- Avoid deprecated algorithms (RSA, DSA, ECDH with weak curves)
-
Key Management
- Generate keys using cryptographically secure randomness
- Implement proper key rotation policies
- Zero sensitive key material after use
- Use hardware security modules (HSMs) when possible
-
Implementation Security
- Validate all cryptographic inputs
- Use constant-time algorithms to prevent timing attacks
- Implement secure memory handling
- Add random delays to mask timing patterns
-
Network Security
- Implement replay attack prevention
- Use authenticated encryption (AEAD)
- Implement perfect forward secrecy
- Protect against traffic analysis
-
Error Handling
- Don't leak information through error messages
- Implement constant-time error responses
- Audit all security-relevant events
- Use secure logging practices
-
Testing and Validation
- Test with known cryptographic test vectors
- Perform fuzz testing on all inputs
- Conduct timing analysis testing
- Implement security monitoring
-
Compliance
- Follow relevant cryptographic standards (FIPS, Common Criteria)
- Document security assumptions and threat model
- Perform regular security audits
- Maintain cryptographic agility for algorithm updates
This security guide provides comprehensive protection for SOVEREIGN_NET's cryptographic infrastructure against current and future threats.
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