Launch Playbook
Security
Part of Final QA & Security Checklist - detailed guidance for this specific area.
Security Checklist
Security is critical for building user trust and protecting your business. This checklist covers essential security measures that every app should implement before launch.
Authentication & Authorization
Strong password requirements
Minimum 8 characters, mix of letters, numbers, and symbols
Secure password hashing
Use bcrypt, scrypt, or Argon2 - never store plain text passwords
Session management
Secure session tokens, automatic logout, session timeout
Two-factor authentication (recommended)
Add an extra layer of security for sensitive accounts
Data Protection
HTTPS everywhere
SSL certificate installed, all traffic encrypted, HTTP redirects to HTTPS
Database encryption
Sensitive data encrypted at rest, backup encryption enabled
API security
Rate limiting, API keys secured, input validation on all endpoints
Secure file uploads
File type validation, size limits, virus scanning if applicable
Common Vulnerabilities Prevention
Web Application
Infrastructure
Compliance & Privacy
Privacy Policy in place
Clear explanation of data collection, storage, and usage
Terms of Service defined
Legal terms for using your service, liability limitations
GDPR compliance (if applicable)
Cookie consent, data deletion rights, data portability
Data backup & recovery plan
Regular backups, disaster recovery procedures tested
Security Tools & Resources
Vulnerability Scanning
- • OWASP ZAP
- • Snyk.io
- • Security Headers
- • SSL Labs Test
Code Analysis
- • SonarQube
- • CodeQL
- • Semgrep
- • Bandit (Python)
Monitoring
- • Cloudflare
- • AWS GuardDuty
- • Datadog Security
- • LogRocket
Remember
- • Security is ongoing - not a one-time setup
- • Keep all dependencies and frameworks updated
- • Implement monitoring to detect security incidents early
- • Have an incident response plan ready
- • When in doubt, consult a security professional