Secure by Default Tauri Application Template

A comprehensive security boilerplate for building robust, secure Tauri applications with best practices and defense-in-depth security measures.

Key Security Features

Defense in Depth

Multiple layers of security controls to protect against a wide range of threats.

Capability-based Security

Fine-grained permission system using capability-based security principles.

Secure IPC

Hardened communication between frontend and backend with validation.

Secure Storage

Encrypted data storage with protection against unauthorized access.

Security Logging

Comprehensive logging of security events for audit and monitoring.

Secure File Access

Safe file operations with path traversal protection and validation.

Getting Started

1

Clone the Repository

git clone https://github.com/Gcavazo1/tauri-security-boilerplate.git
cd tauri-security-boilerplate
2

Install Dependencies

npm install
3

Start Development Server

npm run tauri dev
4

Build for Production

npm run tauri build

Documentation

Security Principles

Fail Securely

When a system fails, it should not default to an insecure state.

Defense in Depth

Multiple layers of security, so if one fails, others will still protect the system.

Complete Mediation

Every access to every resource must be checked for authorization.

Principle of Least Privilege

Every component should only have access to resources it needs to function.

Psychological Acceptability

Security mechanisms should not make the resource more difficult to access than without them.

Secure by Design

Security is built into the design from the beginning, not added later.