Fortress provides technical controls to support various compliance frameworks. This document details what's implemented, what requires organizational implementation, and what's planned for future releases.
Fortress implements the technical safeguards required by HIPAA, but full compliance requires organizational policies and procedures.
| HIPAA Requirement | Fortress Implementation | Organizational Action Required |
|---|---|---|
| Access Control (164.312(a)(1)) | ✅ Role-based access control, JWT authentication | Develop access control policies |
| Audit Controls (164.312(b)) | ✅ Comprehensive audit logging, security event tracking | Implement audit review procedures |
| Integrity (164.312(c)(1)) | ✅ Data encryption, integrity verification | Develop data integrity policies |
| Person or Entity Authentication (164.312(d)) | ✅ Multi-factor authentication support | Implement authentication procedures |
| Transmission Security (164.312(e)(1)) | ✅ TLS 1.3, end-to-end encryption | Develop transmission security policies |
| Workforce Security (164.308(a)(3)) | 📋 Framework for role management | Implement workforce security program |
| Information Access Management (164.308(a)(4)) | ✅ Principle of least privilege | Develop access management procedures |
| Security Awareness Training (164.308(a)(5)) | 📋 Documentation and guidelines | Implement security training program |
| Security Incident Procedures (164.308(a)(6)) | ✅ Incident detection and logging | Develop incident response procedures |
| Contingency Planning (164.308(a)(7)) | ✅ Backup and recovery capabilities | Develop contingency plan |
| Evaluation (164.308(a)(8)) | 📋 Security testing framework | Conduct regular security evaluations |
| Business Associate Contracts (164.308(b)(1)) | 📋 BA agreement templates | Execute business associate agreements |
| Protected Health Information (PHI) | ✅ Field-level encryption for PHI | Identify and classify PHI |
// Example: HIPAA-compliant access control
use fortress_core::prelude::*;
#[derive(Debug)]
enum HipaaRole {
HealthcareProvider,
Administrator,
BillingStaff,
ITStaff,
}
impl Role for HipaaRole {
fn permissions(&self) -> Vec<Permission> {
match self {
HipaaRole::HealthcareProvider => vec![
Permission::read("patients"),
Permission::write("clinical_notes"),
Permission::read("medications"),
],
HipaaRole::Administrator => vec![
Permission::read_all(),
Permission::write("administrative"),
],
// ... other roles
}
}
}// Example: HIPAA audit logging
#[derive(Debug, Serialize)]
struct HipaaAuditEvent {
timestamp: DateTime<Utc>,
user_id: String,
user_role: HipaaRole,
action: String,
resource_type: String,
resource_id: String,
phi_accessed: bool,
ip_address: String,
success: bool,
}
impl AuditEvent for HipaaAuditEvent {
fn log_level(&self) -> LogLevel {
if self.phi_accessed {
LogLevel::High
} else {
LogLevel::Medium
}
}
}Policies to Implement:
- Access Control Policy: Who can access what PHI
- Audit Policy: How often to review audit logs
- Incident Response Plan: Steps for security incidents
- Training Program: Security awareness for staff
- Business Associate Agreements: Legal agreements with vendors
Procedures to Establish:
- Access Review: Quarterly access reviews
- Audit Log Review: Monthly audit log analysis
- Incident Testing: Annual incident response drills
- Backup Testing: Monthly backup verification
- Security Assessments: Annual security assessments
Access Control Policy Template:
# HIPAA Access Control Policy
## Purpose
To establish procedures for controlling access to Protected Health Information (PHI).
## Scope
All workforce members with access to PHI systems.
## Policy
1. **Principle of Least Privilege**: Users only access necessary PHI
2. **Role-Based Access**: Access based on job responsibilities
3. **Access Review**: Quarterly access reviews
4. **Termination**: Immediate access revocation upon termination
## Procedures
[Detailed procedures for access request, approval, review, and revocation]Fortress implements most PCI-DSS technical controls, but formal certification requires a Qualified Security Assessor (QSA).
| PCI-DSS Requirement | Fortress Implementation | QSA Assessment Required |
|---|---|---|
| Requirement 1: Firewall Configuration | ✅ Network security controls | Yes |
| Requirement 2: Secure Network | ✅ TLS 1.3, secure defaults | Yes |
| Requirement 3: Protect Cardholder Data | ✅ Field-level encryption, tokenization | Yes |
| Requirement 4: Encrypt Transmission | ✅ TLS 1.3, certificate management | Yes |
| Requirement 5: Anti-virus Software | 📋 Framework for malware protection | Yes |
| Requirement 6: Secure Systems | ✅ Secure coding practices, vulnerability scanning | Yes |
| Requirement 7: Access Control | ✅ RBAC, least privilege | Yes |
| Requirement 8: Authentication | ✅ MFA, password policies | Yes |
| Requirement 9: Physical Access | 📋 Framework for physical security | Yes |
| Requirement 10: Tracking and Monitoring | ✅ Comprehensive audit logging | Yes |
| Requirement 11: Security Testing | ✅ Built-in security tests, vulnerability scanning | Yes |
| Requirement 12: Security Policy | 📋 Security policy templates | Yes |
// Example: PCI-DSS compliant cardholder data encryption
use fortress_core::prelude::*;
#[derive(Debug, Serialize, Deserialize)]
struct CardholderData {
name: String,
card_number: EncryptedField, // Automatically encrypted
expiration_date: EncryptedField,
cvv: EncryptedField, // Never stored, but encrypted if needed
billing_address: Address,
}
impl CardholderData {
fn new(name: &str, card_number: &str, exp_date: &str, cvv: &str, address: Address) -> Self {
Self {
name: name.to_string(),
card_number: EncryptedField::new(card_number),
expiration_date: EncryptedField::new(exp_date),
cvv: EncryptedField::new(cvv), // Note: CVV should not be stored
billing_address: address,
}
}
}// Example: Tokenization for card numbers
use fortress_core::prelude::*;
struct Tokenizer {
key_manager: Arc<KeyManager>,
}
impl Tokenizer {
fn tokenize(&self, card_number: &str) -> Result<String, FortressError> {
let token = format!("TKN_{}", uuid::Uuid::new_v4());
self.key_manager.store_token_mapping(&token, card_number)?;
Ok(token)
}
fn detokenize(&self, token: &str) -> Result<String, FortressError> {
self.key_manager.get_card_number(token)
}
}// Example: PCI-DSS security tests
#[cfg(test)]
mod pci_dss_tests {
use super::*;
#[tokio::test]
async fn test_cardholder_data_encryption() {
let fortress = Fortress::builder().build().await.unwrap();
let db = fortress.create_database("test").await.unwrap();
let card_data = CardholderData::new(
"John Doe",
"4111111111111111",
"12/25",
"123",
Address::default(),
);
let stored = db.insert("cardholders", &card_data).await.unwrap();
// Verify card number is encrypted in storage
let stored_card_number = stored["card_number"].as_str().unwrap();
assert!(!stored_card_number.contains("4111111111111111"));
assert!(stored_card_number.len() > 20); // Encrypted data is longer
}
#[tokio::test]
async fn test_access_control() {
// Test that unauthorized users cannot access cardholder data
// Test that authorized users can access limited data
// Test audit logging for all access attempts
}
}Documentation Required:
- Network Diagram: Current network architecture
- Data Flow Diagram: How cardholder data flows
- Security Policies: All security-related policies
- Procedures: Detailed security procedures
- Evidence: Logs, configurations, test results
Evidence Collection:
# Generate PCI-DSS evidence package
fortress compliance pci-dss export-evidence \
--output-dir pci_dss_evidence \
--include-logs \
--include-configs \
--include-test-resultsFortress implements technical controls for GDPR compliance, including data protection by design and default.
| GDPR Requirement | Fortress Implementation | Organizational Action Required |
|---|---|---|
| Lawfulness, Fairness, Transparency (Art. 5) | ✅ Transparent data processing, consent tracking | Develop privacy policies |
| Purpose Limitation (Art. 5) | ✅ Purpose-based access control | Define data processing purposes |
| Data Minimization (Art. 5) | ✅ Field-level encryption, selective access | Implement data minimization policies |
| Accuracy (Art. 5) | ✅ Data integrity verification | Develop data quality procedures |
| Storage Limitation (Art. 5) | ✅ Automatic data retention, deletion | Define retention policies |
| Security (Art. 5) | ✅ Encryption, access control, audit logging | Implement security measures |
| Accountability (Art. 5) | ✅ Comprehensive audit logging | Demonstrate compliance |
| Information to be Provided (Art. 13) | 📋 Consent management framework | Provide privacy notices |
| Right to Access (Art. 15) | ✅ Data export capabilities | Handle data access requests |
| Right to Rectification (Art. 16) | ✅ Data update capabilities | Handle rectification requests |
| Right to Erasure (Art. 17) | ✅ Secure data deletion | Handle deletion requests |
| Right to Restrict Processing (Art. 18) | ✅ Data access control | Handle restriction requests |
| Right to Data Portability (Art. 20) | ✅ Data export in standard formats | Handle portability requests |
| Right to Object (Art. 21) | ✅ Processing control | Handle objection requests |
| Breach Notification (Art. 33) | ✅ Automated breach detection | Implement notification procedures |
| Data Protection by Design (Art. 25) | ✅ Privacy by design architecture | Document privacy measures |
| Data Protection by Default (Art. 25) | ✅ Secure defaults, encryption | Configure privacy settings |
// Example: GDPR consent management
use fortress_core::prelude::*;
#[derive(Debug, Serialize, Deserialize)]
struct ConsentRecord {
user_id: String,
consent_type: ConsentType,
granted: bool,
timestamp: DateTime<Utc>,
ip_address: String,
user_agent: String,
purpose: String,
legal_basis: LegalBasis,
}
#[derive(Debug, Serialize, Deserialize)]
enum ConsentType {
Marketing,
Analytics,
Personalization,
ThirdPartySharing,
}
#[derive(Debug, Serialize, Deserialize)]
enum LegalBasis {
Consent,
Contract,
LegalObligation,
VitalInterests,
PublicTask,
LegitimateInterests,
}// Example: GDPR right to erasure
impl GdprManager {
async fn right_to_erasure(&self, user_id: &str) -> Result<(), FortressError> {
// 1. Identify all personal data
let personal_data = self.find_personal_data(user_id).await?;
// 2. Delete from primary storage
for data in personal_data {
self.secure_delete(&data).await?;
}
// 3. Delete from backups (if required)
self.delete_from_backups(user_id).await?;
// 4. Delete from audit logs (after retention period)
self.schedule_audit_log_deletion(user_id).await?;
// 5. Log the erasure
self.audit_erasure(user_id).await?;
Ok(())
}
}// Example: GDPR data portability
impl GdprManager {
async fn export_user_data(&self, user_id: &str) -> Result<DataExport, FortressError> {
let mut export = DataExport::new();
// Collect all user data
let personal_data = self.find_personal_data(user_id).await?;
let consent_records = self.get_consent_records(user_id).await?;
let activity_logs = self.get_activity_logs(user_id).await?;
// Add to export in standard format (JSON, CSV)
export.add_section("personal_data", personal_data);
export.add_section("consent_records", consent_records);
export.add_section("activity_logs", activity_logs);
// Generate in machine-readable format
export.to_json()
}
}// Example: GDPR breach detection
#[derive(Debug)]
struct BreachDetector {
threshold_config: BreachThresholds,
}
impl BreachDetector {
async fn detect_breach(&self, event: &SecurityEvent) -> Option<BreachAlert> {
let mut risk_score = 0;
// Check for unauthorized access
if event.is_unauthorized_access() {
risk_score += 30;
}
// Check for data exfiltration
if event.is_data_exfiltration() {
risk_score += 40;
}
// Check for privilege escalation
if event.is_privilege_escalation() {
risk_score += 25;
}
// Check for multiple failed attempts
if event.is_multiple_failures() {
risk_score += 15;
}
if risk_score >= self.threshold_config.breach_threshold {
Some(BreachAlert::new(event, risk_score))
} else {
None
}
}
}// Example: GDPR breach notification
impl BreachNotifier {
async fn notify_breach(&self, breach: &BreachAlert) -> Result<(), FortressError> {
// 1. Assess breach severity
let severity = self.assess_severity(breach).await?;
// 2. Determine if notification is required (72-hour threshold)
if severity.requires_notification {
// 3. Prepare notification
let notification = self.prepare_notification(breach, &severity).await?;
// 4. Send to supervisory authority
self.notify_authority(¬ification).await?;
// 5. Notify affected individuals if required
if severity.notify_individuals {
self.notify_individuals(breach, ¬ification).await?;
}
}
Ok(())
}
}// Example: Automated compliance monitoring
#[derive(Debug)]
struct ComplianceMonitor {
hipaa_checker: HipaaChecker,
pci_dss_checker: PciDssChecker,
gdpr_checker: GdprChecker,
}
impl ComplianceMonitor {
async fn run_compliance_checks(&self) -> ComplianceReport {
let mut report = ComplianceReport::new();
// HIPAA checks
let hipaa_results = self.hipaa_checker.run_checks().await;
report.add_section("hipaa", hipaa_results);
// PCI-DSS checks
let pci_dss_results = self.pci_dss_checker.run_checks().await;
report.add_section("pci_dss", pci_dss_results);
// GDPR checks
let gdpr_results = self.gdpr_checker.run_checks().await;
report.add_section("gdpr", gdpr_results);
report
}
}// Example: Compliance metrics
#[derive(Debug, Serialize)]
struct ComplianceMetrics {
hipaa_compliance_score: f64,
pci_dss_compliance_score: f64,
gdpr_compliance_score: f64,
overall_compliance_score: f64,
critical_issues: Vec<ComplianceIssue>,
recommendations: Vec<ComplianceRecommendation>,
last_assessment_date: DateTime<Utc>,
next_assessment_date: DateTime<Utc>,
}- HIPAA Security Policy Template
- PCI-DSS Security Policy Template
- GDPR Privacy Policy Template
- Incident Response Plan Template
- Risk Assessment Template
# Run compliance assessment
fortress compliance assess \
--framework hipaa,pci-dss,gdpr \
--output compliance_report.html \
--include-recommendations
# Generate compliance evidence
fortress compliance evidence \
--framework hipaa \
--output-dir hipaa_evidence \
--date-range "2024-01-01:2024-03-31"
# Monitor compliance in real-time
fortress compliance monitor \
--alert-threshold 85 \
--notify-email compliance@example.com- HIPAA Security Training
- PCI-DSS Security Awareness
- GDPR Data Protection Training
- Secure Coding Practices
- Incident Response Procedures
Last Updated: 2025-04-05
Version: 1.0.0
Next Review: 2025-07-05
This compliance documentation is reviewed quarterly and updated to reflect changes in regulatory requirements and Fortress capabilities.