DronaHQ Security Best Practices
Building enterprise internal tools with DronaHQ? Make sure your database connectors and API integrations are properly secured.
Verify your app follows these best practices automatically.
These best practices are derived from the actual security findings we see in DronaHQ apps — not a generic OWASP list. Priority ordered: critical items close data-exposure gaps, high items prevent compromise, medium items reduce attack surface. Stack-specific guidance for Firebase included.
Quick Wins
Security Best Practices
#1Over-Permissioned Database Connectors
mediumConnectors often use database accounts with full access. If compromised, the entire database is exposed.
Implementation
Scan your deployed application with a security tool that understands this stack. Address the specific findings — generic best practices don't catch platform-specific misconfigurations.
#2Shared API Credentials
highAPI keys at the app level are shared across all users, making action tracing impossible.
Implementation
Move all secrets server-side (environment variables, serverless functions). Rotate any keys previously in frontend code. Audit bundles for leftover credentials before each deploy.
#3Server-Side Authorization Bypass
criticalAction flows may validate permissions in the UI but skip checks during server-side execution.
Implementation
Enable Row Level Security (Supabase) or Security Rules (Firebase) on every table. For custom backends, enforce authorization at the query layer — never client-side.
#4Close: Missing Audit Trail
mediumEnterprise compliance requires complete audit logs. DronaHQ apps may not log all data access events.
Implementation
Enable audit logging for all data access and admin operations. Retain logs per your compliance requirements (7 years for SOX, indefinite for some PCI scenarios).
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Over-Permissioned Database Connectors
Connectors often use database accounts with full access. If compromised, the entire database is exposed.
Scan your deployed application with a security tool that understands this stack. Address the specific findings — generic best practices don't catch platform-specific misconfigurations.
Shared API Credentials
API keys at the app level are shared across all users, making action tracing impossible.
Move all secrets server-side (environment variables, serverless functions). Rotate any keys previously in frontend code. Audit bundles for leftover credentials before each deploy.
Server-Side Authorization Bypass
Action flows may validate permissions in the UI but skip checks during server-side execution.
Enable Row Level Security (Supabase) or Security Rules (Firebase) on every table. For custom backends, enforce authorization at the query layer — never client-side.
Missing Audit Trail
Enterprise compliance requires complete audit logs. DronaHQ apps may not log all data access events.
Enable audit logging for all data access and admin operations. Retain logs per your compliance requirements (7 years for SOX, indefinite for some PCI scenarios).
Verify Your DronaHQ App Security
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What's the minimum security I need for a DronaHQ app?
The critical-priority items above are non-negotiable for any DronaHQ app that handles user data: server-side authorization bypass. Everything else is iterative.
Should I run a security scan before launching a DronaHQ app?
Yes — unconditionally. The mitigations above are specific enough that a scan proves they're implemented correctly. "I followed the checklist" isn't evidence; "the scan came back clean" is.
Is DronaHQ secure by default?
DronaHQ provides secure infrastructure, but the application-layer configuration (listed above) is the developer's job. The default state of a DronaHQ app before any security work typically has at least one critical-priority issue open.
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Last updated: April 2026