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  • v2.5.0 063812f67a

    v2.5.0 — Security Hardening Stable

    FTMahringer released this 2026-05-12 16:04:47 +02:00 | 103 commits to main since this release

    SYNAPSE v2.5.0 Release Notes

    Release Date: 2026-05-12
    Milestone: Security Hardening
    Previous: v2.4.0 (Advanced Agent Capabilities)

    Overview

    SYNAPSE v2.5.0 delivers comprehensive security hardening across the entire platform, establishing enterprise-grade security foundations for the upcoming v3.0.0 production release. This milestone focuses on API security, secrets management, audit logging, compliance frameworks, and security validation.

    Security Enhancements

    🔒 API Security (v2.4.2-dev)

    • JWT Authentication Hardening: Enhanced token validation with stricter expiration policies
    • Rate Limiting: Per-user and per-IP rate limiting on all API endpoints
    • CORS Policy Enforcement: Strict origin validation for cross-origin requests
    • Input Validation: Comprehensive sanitization on all user inputs
    • API Key Rotation: Automated key rotation with minimal service disruption

    🔐 Secrets Management (v2.4.3-dev)

    • Encrypted Vault: AES-256 encryption for all sensitive configuration
    • Secret Rotation: Automated rotation of database credentials and API keys
    • Access Controls: Role-based access to secrets with audit trails
    • Secure Distribution: Encrypted secret distribution across cluster nodes
    • Backup Encryption: All backups encrypted with separate master keys

    📋 Audit Logging (v2.4.4-dev)

    • Comprehensive Event Tracking: All user actions, API calls, and system events logged
    • Tamper-Resistant Logs: Immutable audit log storage with cryptographic verification
    • Log Retention Policies: Configurable retention with automated archival
    • Compliance Formats: Support for HIPAA, SOC2, and GDPR audit requirements
    • Real-time Monitoring: Live audit stream for security operations centers

    ✅ Compliance Framework (v2.4.5-dev)

    • HIPAA Compliance: Healthcare data protection standards implementation
    • SOC2 Type II: Service organization controls for security and availability
    • GDPR Compliance: European data protection regulation adherence
    • Data Residency: Configurable data storage locations for compliance requirements
    • Privacy by Design: Privacy controls integrated into all system components

    🛡️ Security Validation (v2.4.6-dev)

    • Penetration Testing: Comprehensive security testing across all attack vectors
    • Vulnerability Scanning: Automated scanning with Dependabot and CodeQL
    • Security Runbooks: Detailed incident response procedures
    • Threat Modeling: Documented threat models for all system components
    • Security Baseline: Hardened configuration templates for production deployment

    Breaking Changes

    None - v2.5.0 maintains full backward compatibility with v2.4.0

    Migration Guide

    No migration required. Direct upgrade from v2.4.0 is supported.

    Upgrade Steps

    1. Backup: Create full system backup including database and configuration
    2. Update: Pull latest changes and checkout v2.5.0 tag
    3. Environment: Update environment variables for new security features
    4. Deploy: Restart services using Docker Compose or your deployment method
    5. Verify: Check health endpoints and audit logs for successful startup

    New Environment Variables

    # Secrets Management
SECRETS_ENCRYPTION_KEY=your-32-byte-encryption-key
VAULT_MASTER_KEY=your-64-byte-master-key

# Audit Logging
AUDIT_LOG_RETENTION_DAYS=90
AUDIT_LOG_ENCRYPTION_ENABLED=true

# Rate Limiting
RATE_LIMIT_PER_MINUTE=100
RATE_LIMIT_BURST=20

# Compliance
COMPLIANCE_MODE=standard  # Options: standard, hipaa, soc2, gdpr
DATA_RESIDENCY_REGION=us-east-1

    Security Recommendations

    For New Deployments

    • Enable all security features from day one
    • Use strong encryption keys (generated via synapse keygen)
    • Configure proper log retention and monitoring
    • Implement regular security audits

    For Existing Deployments

    • Rotate all secrets after upgrading to v2.5.0
    • Enable audit logging immediately
    • Review and update API rate limits based on usage patterns
    • Conduct security review of existing configurations

    Known Issues

    None - All issues identified during development have been resolved

    Deprecations

    None - No features deprecated in this release

    Contributors

    This release represents the culmination of extensive security hardening work by the SYNAPSE core team and security auditors.

    Co-authored by: Copilot 223556219+Copilot@users.noreply.github.com

    Full Changelog

    See CHANGELOG.md for detailed changes across all development versions.

    Documentation

    Comprehensive security documentation is available at:

    Support

    Upgrade to v2.5.0 today and experience enterprise-grade security for your self-hosted AI platform!

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