🛡️ clawbot Security Principles
clawbot is designed with "Security by Design" principles, prioritizing security and privacy from the ground up.
Your data never leaves your system. No unauthorized transmission to external servers, ensuring complete data sovereignty.
All data is encrypted both at rest and in transit using AES-256 and TLS 1.3 standards.
Multi-layered authentication system and granular permission controls for user access.
Protection against various attack vectors including injection attacks, privilege escalation, and data exfiltration.
🇮🇳 Security for Indian Businesses
Regulatory Compliance: clawbot's local processing helps Indian businesses comply with data protection regulations and government guidelines.
Competitive Protection: Keep your business intelligence and strategies secure from competitors and foreign surveillance.
Cost-Effective Security: Enterprise-grade security without the enterprise price tag, perfect for Indian SMEs and startups.
🔧 Basic Security Setup
🔑 API Key Management
⚠️ Important: API Keys are sensitive credentials that must be stored securely
# Use environment variables
export OPENAI_API_KEY="your-api-key-here"
export ANTHROPIC_API_KEY="your-anthropic-key-here"
# Or use .env file (never commit to git)
echo "OPENAI_API_KEY=your-api-key-here" > .env
chmod 600 .env
🔒 Password Setup
# Set password for clawbot
clawbot config set auth.password "your-strong-password"
# Enable 2FA
clawbot config set auth.two_factor true
🌐 Network Access Restrictions
# Restrict to localhost only
clawbot config set server.bind_address "127.0.0.1"
# Or restrict to internal network
clawbot config set server.allowed_ips "192.168.1.0/24"
🔐 Access Control
📁 File Access Restrictions
Define which folders clawbot can access
# Allow only specific directories
clawbot config set security.allowed_paths [
"/home/user/documents",
"/home/user/projects",
"/tmp"
]
# Forbid system directories
clawbot config set security.forbidden_paths [
"/etc",
"/var",
"/usr/bin",
"/home/user/.ssh"
]
⚙️ Command Restrictions
# Allow only safe commands
clawbot config set security.allowed_commands [
"ls", "cat", "grep", "find", "cp", "mv"
]
# Forbid dangerous commands
clawbot config set security.forbidden_commands [
"rm -rf", "sudo", "chmod 777", "dd"
]
📊 Monitoring & Logging
📋 Enable Audit Logging
# Enable audit logging
clawbot config set logging.audit_enabled true
clawbot config set logging.audit_level "detailed"
# Set log file location
clawbot config set logging.audit_file "/var/log/clawbot/audit.log"
🔍 Monitor Activity
# View recent activity
clawbot audit recent
# Search for suspicious activity
clawbot audit search --suspicious
# Export audit report
clawbot audit export --format json --output audit_report.json
💡 Tip: Set up alerts for unusual activity like accessing sensitive files or running dangerous commands.
🔄 Backup & Recovery
💾 Automated Backups
# Enable automatic backups
clawbot config set backup.enabled true
clawbot config set backup.schedule "0 2 * * *" # Daily at 2 AM
clawbot config set backup.location "/backup/clawbot"
# Encrypt backups
clawbot config set backup.encryption true
clawbot config set backup.encryption_key "your-backup-key"
🧪 Test Recovery
# Test backup restoration
clawbot backup test-restore --backup-file latest.backup
# Restore from backup
clawbot restore --backup-file /backup/clawbot/20240131.backup
✅ Security Best Practices
- Update clawbot regularly for latest security patches
- Use strong, unique passwords and change them regularly
- Enable 2FA for critical access
- Limit permissions to minimum necessary
- Monitor usage logs regularly
- Backup data regularly and test recovery
- Use secure, encrypted networks
- Separate development and production environments
🇮🇳 Additional Considerations for Indian Businesses
- Ensure compliance with Indian data protection laws
- Consider physical security of servers in Indian climate
- Plan for power outages with UPS systems
- Train local staff on security procedures
🚨 Incident Response
🔍 Detecting Attacks
# Enable intrusion detection
clawbot config set security.intrusion_detection true
# Set up alerts
clawbot config set security.alert_email "admin@company.com"
clawbot config set security.alert_webhook "https://hooks.slack.com/..."
🛠️ Response Procedures
If you detect an attack:
- Stop clawbot immediately
- Disconnect from network
- Backup logs and evidence
- Analyze scope of attack
- Restore from clean backup
- Improve security measures
🚀 Secure by Default
clawbot provides enterprise-grade security out of the box, giving Indian businesses the confidence to adopt AI without compromising on data protection or regulatory compliance.