Introduction to MATRIXX Security

The information in MATRIXX Security is best-practice information and identifies MATRIXX-specific security considerations and implementations. For container-specific and Kubernetes security information, see the third-party documentation.

There are multiple security layers in MATRIXX Digital Commerce:
  • Operating System Security
  • MATRIXX Engine Security
  • Network Security
  • Application Security
  • Database Security

Network and Application Node security mitigates the risk from external threats such as "Dedicated Denial of Service" attacks, breaches to obtain user details and credit card information, and so forth. Network configuration and the outer gate-keeping Web and application servers provides the front line against these threats.

Security policies should account for internal threats, auditing processes and accountability. The configuration of database security, the configuration of operating systems when deploying on bare metal, and overall security practices mitigate external threats and ensure adequate internal processes that address employee protection and regulatory compliance. External threat assessments are usually well-defined; however, internal threats require a much more balanced approach to risk assessment.