Core Infrastructure Documentation
Overview
The Gradiant platform is built on a modern, secure, and scalable infrastructure using Astro as the core framework. This document outlines the key components, configurations, and best practices implemented in our system.Core Components
Authentication & Authorization
- AuthService: Handles user authentication and session management
- Implements HIPAA-compliant authentication flows
- Supports multi-factor authentication with FIDO2/WebAuthn
- Manages role-based access control (RBAC)
- Integrates with secure token rotation system
Security Infrastructure
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FHE System: Fully Homomorphic Encryption for maximum data protection
- Secure key management and rotation
- Encrypted data processing capabilities
- Integration with chat and analytics systems
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PII Detection: Automated personally identifiable information handling
- Pattern-based detection
- ML-based detection simulation
- Secure redaction system
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Security Middleware:
- Content Security Policy implementation
- CSRF protection
- Rate limiting
- Audit logging
API Infrastructure
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Route Structure:
- RESTful endpoints for core functionality
- WebSocket support for real-time features
- GraphQL integration for complex data queries
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Middleware Chain:
- Authentication verification
- Request validation
- Rate limiting
- Error handling
- Audit logging
Performance Optimization
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Caching System:
- Redis-based caching
- Multi-level cache strategy
- Automatic cache invalidation
- Performance metrics tracking
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Database Optimization:
- Query optimization
- Index management
- Connection pooling
- Performance monitoring
Monitoring & Logging
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Structured Logging:
- Request ID tracking
- Multi-level logging support
- Context enrichment
- Log rotation and aggregation
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Security Monitoring:
- Security event tracking
- Failed login monitoring
- Suspicious activity detection
- Real-time alerting
Configuration Management
Environment Variables
Security Headers
Deployment Configuration
Build Process
Runtime Configuration
Error Handling
Global Error Handler
Error Categories
- Authentication Errors
- Authorization Errors
- Validation Errors
- Rate Limit Errors
- Internal Server Errors
- External Service Errors
Performance Monitoring
Metrics Tracked
- Response Times
- Error Rates
- Cache Hit Rates
- API Usage
- Resource Utilization
- Security Events
Alerting Thresholds
- Response Time > 500ms
- Error Rate > 1%
- Cache Hit Rate < 80%
- CPU Usage > 80%
- Memory Usage > 80%
Maintenance Procedures
Backup Procedures
- Daily database backups
- Configuration backups
- Log archives
- Encryption key backups
Update Procedures
- Security patch deployment
- Dependency updates
- Configuration changes
- Database migrations
Emergency Procedures
- Service restoration
- Data recovery
- Security incident response
- Performance degradation handling
Best Practices
Security
- Regular security audits
- Penetration testing
- Vulnerability scanning
- Access review
- Security training
Performance
- Regular performance testing
- Load testing
- Stress testing
- Capacity planning
- Performance optimization
Monitoring
- 24/7 system monitoring
- Alert management
- Incident response
- Performance tracking
- Usage analytics
Troubleshooting Guide
Common Issues
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Authentication Failures
- Check token validity
- Verify credentials
- Check session state
- Review security logs
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Performance Issues
- Check resource usage
- Review database queries
- Analyze cache performance
- Monitor external services
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Security Alerts
- Review security logs
- Check access patterns
- Analyze traffic patterns
- Verify security rules
Development Guidelines
Code Standards
- TypeScript strict mode
- ESLint configuration
- Prettier formatting
- Unit test coverage
- Documentation requirements
Review Process
- Code review requirements
- Security review checklist
- Performance review criteria
- Documentation review
Deployment Process
- Staging environment testing
- Production deployment steps
- Rollback procedures
- Monitoring requirements
Support and Maintenance
Support Levels
- Level 1: Basic support
- Level 2: Technical support
- Level 3: Expert support
- Level 4: Emergency support
Response Times
- Critical: 15 minutes
- High: 1 hour
- Medium: 4 hours
- Low: 24 hours
Escalation Process
- Initial response
- Technical assessment
- Expert consultation
- Emergency response
- Post-incident review
Compliance
HIPAA Compliance
- Data encryption
- Access controls
- Audit logging
- Security measures
- Privacy protection
Security Standards
- OWASP compliance
- Security best practices
- Regular audits
- Vulnerability management
- Incident response
Future Improvements
Planned Enhancements
- Advanced analytics
- Enhanced security features
- Performance optimizations
- Scalability improvements
- Additional integrations
Roadmap
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Q2 2025
- Advanced monitoring
- Enhanced security
- Performance optimization
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Q3 2025
- Scalability improvements
- New integrations
- Feature enhancements
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Q4 2025
- Advanced analytics
- AI improvements
- Platform expansion