Security & Compliance

Security Best Practices

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Security is paramount when managing software licenses. Follow these best practices. ## API Key Security • Never expose API keys in client-side code • Store keys in environment variables • Use different keys for development and production • Rotate keys regularly (every 90 days) • Revoke compromised keys immediately ## License Key Security • Generate strong, unique license keys • Use cryptographically secure random generators • Never hardcode license keys in your application • Encrypt license keys in transit (HTTPS) • Consider encrypting keys at rest ## Data Protection • Encrypt sensitive license data • Use secure communication (TLS 1.2+) • Implement proper access controls • Log security events • Regular security audits ## Compliance LicenseChain is: - GDPR Compliant: Protects EU user data - SOC 2 Certified: Enterprise security standards - ISO 27001: Information security management ## User Privacy • Only collect necessary user data • Obtain consent for data collection • Allow users to delete their data • Provide privacy policy • Implement data retention policies ## Secure Integration Always perform license validation server-side. Never expose API keys in browser code. ## Incident Response If you suspect a security breach: 1. Revoke affected API keys immediately 2. Review access logs 3. Notify affected users 4. Rotate all credentials 5. Contact LicenseChain support For security concerns, email security@licensechain.app