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Chapter 4: Privacy and Security

4.1 Security Architecture Overview​

4.1.1 Defense in Depth Strategy​

4.1.2 Security Layer Components​

LayerFunctionImplementation
Edge SecurityDDoS prevention, WAFCloud-native protection
Access ControlAuthentication, AuthorizationMulti-factor, RBAC
Network SecurityMesh VPN, EncryptionWireGuard, TLS 1.3
Runtime SecurityContainer isolation, MonitoringSecure enclaves

4.2 Confidential Computing​

4.2.1 Secure Enclave Architecture​

4.2.2 Data Protection States​

StateProtection MethodTechnology
In-TransitMesh VPN encryptionWireGuard
At-RestVolume encryptionAES-256-GCM
In-UseSecure enclavesIntel SGX/AMD SEV

4.3 Network Security​

4.3.1 Mesh VPN Architecture​

4.3.2 Network Security Features​

FeaturePurposeImplementation
Node AuthenticationVerify identityCertificate-based
Traffic EncryptionProtect dataWireGuard protocol
Access ControlLimit connectivityNetwork policies
MonitoringDetect threatsReal-time analysis

4.4 Data Privacy Framework​

4.4.1 Privacy Architecture​

4.4.2 Privacy Controls​

Control TypeFunctionExample
GeographicData location controlEU data stays in EU
AccessPermission managementRole-based access
UsageData handling rulesRead-only access
AuditActivity trackingDetailed logs

4.5 Compliance Framework​

4.5.1 Standards Support​

4.5.2 Compliance Features​

RequirementImplementationValidation
Data ProtectionEncryption, Access ControlRegular audits
PrivacyGeographic ControlsContinuous monitoring
SecurityMultiple Security LayersPenetration testing
DocumentationAutomated LoggingSystem reports

4.6 Security Monitoring​

4.6.1 Monitoring Architecture​

4.6.2 Response Procedures​

Event TypeDetection MethodResponse TimeAction
Security BreachReal-time monitoring< 1 minuteAutomatic isolation
Policy ViolationRule-based detection< 5 minutesAlert and block
Suspicious ActivityML analysis< 15 minutesInvestigation
System AttackPattern matching< 30 secondsAuto-mitigation

4.7 Disaster Recovery​

4.7.1 Recovery Strategy​

4.7.2 Recovery Metrics​

MetricTargetMethod
RPO< 15 minutesContinuous backup
RTO< 30 minutesAutomated recovery
Data LossZeroMulti-region replication
Service ImpactMinimalAutomatic failover

This comprehensive security and privacy framework ensures that Swarm provides enterprise-grade protection while maintaining accessibility and performance. The combination of confidential computing, mesh VPN, and multi-layer security creates a trusted environment for AI workloads.