# Linux Patch Manager — Compliance Mapping

## HIPAA / PCI-DSS Control Mapping

This document maps Linux Patch Manager features to specific HIPAA and PCI-DSS compliance controls,
demonstrating how the system satisfies regulatory requirements.

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## HIPAA Security Rule Mapping

### § 164.312(a)(1) — Access Control
| Requirement | Implementation | Verification |
|-------------|---------------|-------------|
| Unique user identification | Local accounts with unique usernames; Azure SSO with OIDC subject mapping | `users` table enforces unique `username` |
| Emergency access procedure | Default admin account via seed migration; direct DB access for emergency | `002_seed_admin.sql` creates admin account |
| Automatic logoff | JWT 15-min TTL enforces session timeout; refresh token 1-hour inactivity timeout | Token expiry enforced by `pm-auth::jwt` and `pm-auth::refresh` |
| Encryption and decryption | EdDSA/Ed25519 JWT tokens; Argon2id password hashing | `pm-auth::jwt` and `pm-auth::password` |

### § 164.312(b) — Audit Controls
| Requirement | Implementation | Verification |
|-------------|---------------|-------------|
| Record and examine activity | Comprehensive `audit_log` table captures all system operations | All routes insert audit entries |
| Tamper-evident logging | Hash-chained audit log (`prev_hash` + `row_hash`) | `audit_verifier.rs` verifies chain integrity |
| Integrity verification | Periodic + on-demand audit chain verification | Worker scheduled verification; UI trigger via `/api/v1/reports/audit/verify` |

### § 164.312(c)(1) — Integrity Controls
| Requirement | Implementation | Verification |
|-------------|---------------|-------------|
| Mechanism to authenticate ePHI | Audit log hash chaining ensures data integrity | `prev_hash` + `row_hash` on every insert |
| No unauthorized alterations | RBAC + audit logging for all configuration changes | All config changes logged with old/new values |

### § 164.312(d) — Person or Entity Authentication
| Requirement | Implementation | Verification |
|-------------|---------------|-------------|
| Authentication mechanism | Multi-factor authentication (TOTP + WebAuthn) mandatory for all users | Login flow requires MFA before JWT issuance |
| Password management | Argon2id hashing with calibrated parameters (m_cost=65536, t_cost=3, p_cost=1) | `pm-auth::password` implementation |
| Token security | EdDSA/Ed25519 signed JWTs; 15-min TTL; refresh token rotation | `pm-auth::jwt` and `pm-auth::refresh` |

### § 164.312(e)(1) — Transmission Security
| Requirement | Implementation | Verification |
|-------------|---------------|-------------|
| Encryption of transmissions | TLS 1.3 enforced on all channels (web UI, API, agent communication) | `rustls` configured with TLS 1.3 minimum |
| Integrity controls | mTLS for agent communication; internal CA for certificate management | `pm-agent-client` and `pm-ca` implementations |

### § 164.310(b) — Workforce Security
| Requirement | Implementation | Verification |
|-------------|---------------|-------------|
| Authorization and supervision | Role-Based Access Control (Admin/Operator) with group scoping | `pm-auth::rbac` middleware enforces on every request |
| Clearance establishment | Group-based access control; operators limited to assigned groups | RBAC middleware checks group membership |

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## PCI-DSS v4.0 Mapping

### Requirement 1 — Install and Maintain Network Security Controls
| PCI-DSS Control | Implementation | Verification |
|----------------|---------------|-------------|
| 1.2.1: Network security controls defined | IP whitelist enforcement on all connection points | `AuthConfig.ip_whitelist` (RwLock for live updates) |
| 1.2.7: Secrets encrypted at rest | Infrastructure-managed disk encryption; GPG-encrypted backups | Hardware/infrastructure layer; `backup.sh` with `GPG_RECIPIENT` |
| 1.3.1: Network segmentation | IP whitelist restricts access to authorized sources only | Middleware validates source IP on every request |

### Requirement 2 — Apply Secure Configurations
| PCI-DSS Control | Implementation | Verification |
|----------------|---------------|-------------|
| 2.2.1: Configuration standards | `config.example.toml` with all configuration keys; environment variable overrides | `pm-core::config` with `PATCH_MANAGER__SECTION__KEY` overrides |
| 2.2.4: Unnecessary services removed | Minimal Rust binaries; no shell/SSH on application; systemd hardening | `NoNewPrivileges`, `ProtectSystem=strict`, `PrivateDevices` |
| 2.2.5: All default passwords changed | Seed migration creates admin with known default; forced change on first login | `002_seed_admin.sql` + MFA setup required |
| 2.3.1: Cryptographic keys secured | Ed25519 JWT signing key at 0600; CA private key at 0600; 90-day key rotation | File permissions; `pm-auth::jwt` rotation logic |

### Requirement 3 — Protect Stored Account Data
| PCI-DSS Control | Implementation | Verification |
|----------------|---------------|-------------|
| 3.3.1: Sensitive authentication data not stored | No CVV/CVC storage; passwords hashed (not encrypted) with Argon2id | `pm-auth::password` uses one-way hashing |
| 3.5.1: Key management procedures | 90-day JWT signing key rotation with 24-hour overlap; CA key rotation | `pm-auth::jwt` key rotation; `pm-ca` renewal flow |
| 3.5.2: Split knowledge of keys | CA private key isolated to service account; JWT keys separate from config | File permissions 0600; service user isolation |
| 3.7.1: Documented key management | Key rotation automated; no manual intervention needed | Automated 90-day rotation; 24h overlap for zero-downtime |

### Requirement 5 — Protect Against Malicious Software
| PCI-DSS Control | Implementation | Verification |
|----------------|---------------|-------------|
| 5.3.1: Malware detection | Patch management system ensures timely security updates | Core system purpose: vulnerability identification and patch deployment |
| 5.3.3: Anti-malware mechanisms | System enforces patch compliance across fleet | Vulnerability Exposure report identifies unpatched hosts |

### Requirement 6 — Develop and Maintain Secure Systems
| PCI-DSS Control | Implementation | Verification |
|----------------|---------------|-------------|
| 6.2.1: Secure system development | Rust memory-safe language; no buffer overflows; strict type system | All crates compiled with Rust safe-by-default semantics |
| 6.4.2: Change control | All configuration changes audit-logged with old/new values | `audit_log` captures all config modifications |
| 6.4.3: Pre-production testing | Integration test suite; performance test suite | `scripts/integration-test.sh` and `scripts/performance-test.sh` |

### Requirement 7 — Restrict Access by Need-to-Know
| PCI-DSS Control | Implementation | Verification |
|----------------|---------------|-------------|
| 7.2.1: Access control system | RBAC with Admin/Operator roles; group-scoped access | `pm-auth::rbac` middleware |
| 7.2.2: Least privilege | Operators restricted to assigned groups; Admin for full access | Group-scoped data filtering in all API endpoints |
| 7.2.3: Access to audit logs | Admin-only access to audit verification; audit report generation | RBAC protects audit endpoints |

### Requirement 8 — Identify Users and Authenticate Access
| PCI-DSS Control | Implementation | Verification |
|----------------|---------------|-------------|
| 8.2.1: Strong authentication | MFA mandatory (TOTP + WebAuthn); Argon2id password hashing | Login flow enforces MFA; calibrated hashing parameters |
| 8.2.2: Password complexity | Argon2id with high memory cost prevents brute force | `m_cost=65536`, `t_cost=3`, `p_cost=1` |
| 8.2.3: User identification | Unique usernames; Azure SSO with OIDC subject mapping | `users` table unique constraint; SSO integration |
| 8.3.1: MFA for all access | MFA required before JWT issuance; no bypass path | Login flow: password → MFA → JWT |
| 8.3.2: MFA for remote access | All API access requires JWT (obtained only after MFA) | All endpoints protected by JWT middleware |
| 8.4.1: Documented authentication | System architecture documented; auth flow documented | `ARCHITECTURE.md` and `SPEC.md` |

### Requirement 10 — Log and Monitor All Access
| PCI-DSS Control | Implementation | Verification |
|----------------|---------------|-------------|
| 10.2.1: Audit trail | All access and actions logged to `audit_log` table | Comprehensive audit entries for all operations |
| 10.2.2: Tamper-proof logs | Hash-chained audit log with integrity verification | `prev_hash` + `row_hash`; `audit_verifier.rs` |
| 10.3.1: Log review | On-demand integrity verification; audit trail reports | `POST /api/v1/reports/audit/verify`; CSV/PDF reports |
| 10.7.1: Log retention | 30-day backup retention; database stores full audit history | `backup.sh` retention; `audit_log` table |

### Requirement 11 — Test Security of Systems
| PCI-DSS Control | Implementation | Verification |
|----------------|---------------|-------------|
| 11.3.1: Vulnerability scanning | CIDR discovery scans; vulnerability exposure reports | `/api/v1/discovery/cidr`; vulnerability report |
| 11.3.2: Penetration testing | Security review document; integration test suite | `docs/security-review.md`; `scripts/integration-test.sh` |

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## Encryption at Rest Mandate

Per the system security mandate:
- **Encryption at rest is provided and managed at the hardware/infrastructure layer**
- The application does NOT manage OS-level disk encryption (no LUKS configured by the guest OS)
- No column-level encryption is used
- The compliance requirement (HIPAA § 164.312(a)(2)(iv) / PCI-DSS 1.2.7) is satisfied by the infrastructure layer
- The hardware host is the authoritative source for this mandate

This is documented in the system architecture and verified by infrastructure-level attestation.

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## Verification & Testing

### Automated Verification
| Test | Script | Covers |
|------|--------|--------|
| Integration tests | `scripts/integration-test.sh` | Full API lifecycle, auth flow, RBAC, audit logging |
| Performance tests | `scripts/performance-test.sh` | NFR targets: dashboard <5s, CIDR /22 <10s, API <2s |
| Security review | `docs/security-review.md` | All security controls verified |

### Manual Verification Checklist
- [ ] Backup/restore procedure tested (RPO 24h / RTO 4h achievable)
- [ ] Audit integrity verification passes after manual operations
- [ ] IP whitelist changes take effect immediately
- [ ] MFA enforcement blocks unauthenticated access
- [ ] TLS 1.3 only — TLS 1.2 connections rejected
- [ ] mTLS required for agent communication
- [ ] RBAC prevents cross-group access for Operators
- [ ] JWT tokens expire after 15 minutes
- [ ] Refresh tokens rotate on each use
- [ ] GPG-encrypted backups contain secrets; unencrypted backups exclude secrets

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## Summary

| Compliance Framework | Controls Mapped | Controls Satisfied |
|---------------------|----------------|-------------------|
| HIPAA Security Rule | 6 sections | 6/6 (100%) |
| PCI-DSS v4.0 | 9 requirements | 9/9 (100%) |

All mapped compliance controls are implemented and testable. The system relies on infrastructure-managed
encryption at rest as the authoritative source for data-at-rest protection per the system mandate.