Security Guide

Security best practices for AuxVault integration.

🔐 API Security

Protect API Keys

• Store in environment variables
• Never commit to git
• Rotate regularly
• Use different keys per environment

Use HTTPS

• All API calls over HTTPS
• Verify SSL certificates
• No HTTP fallbacks

Implement Rate Limiting

• Prevent abuse
• Monitor for anomalies
• Use exponential backoff

💳 Payment Security

PCI Compliance

• Never store full card numbers
• Use tokenization
• Don't log sensitive data
• Follow PCI DSS guidelines

Verify Webhooks

const isValid = client.webhooks.verify(payload, signature);
if (!isValid) throw new Error('Invalid signature');

🛡️ Fraud Prevention

• Enable AVS/CVV filters
• Set transaction limits
• Monitor for suspicious patterns
• Use risk scoring

Need help? Contact support@auxvault.com