Security

Magical Auth implements multiple layers of security to ensure phone verification is safe and reliable.

Security Features

🔐 Cryptographic Protection

• Carrier-signed credentials: All credentials are cryptographically signed by the mobile carrier
• JWT validation: Industry-standard JSON Web Tokens with signature verification
• Session encryption: End-to-end encryption for sensitive session data
• TLS 1.3: All API communications use modern TLS encryption

⏱️ Time-based Security

• 5-minute session expiry: Sessions automatically expire after 5 minutes
• Single-use credentials: Each credential can only be used once
• Nonce validation: Prevents replay attacks with unique nonces

🛡️ Access Control

• API key authentication: All requests require valid API keys
• Rate limiting: Automatic throttling to prevent abuse
• IP allowlisting: Optional IP restrictions for production environments

Best Practices

For Backend Implementation

1. Keep API keys server-side only - Never expose them in client code
2. Use HTTPS everywhere - Ensure all communications are encrypted
3. Validate all inputs - Check phone numbers and session data
4. Handle errors gracefully - Don't expose internal details in error messages
5. Log security events - Monitor for suspicious activity

For Frontend Implementation

1. Use official SDKs - They handle security details correctly
2. Don't cache credentials - Let them expire naturally
3. Validate responses - Check all data received from APIs
4. Use Content Security Policy - Restrict resource loading

Compliance

Privacy Standards

• GDPR compliant: User consent required, data minimization
• CCPA compliant: California privacy requirements met
• TCPA compliant: Proper consent for phone verification

Industry Standards

• OAuth 2.0 compatible: Standard authorization flows
• OpenID Connect: Identity layer on top of OAuth 2.0
• W3C Digital Credentials: Browser-native credential management

Security Architecture

┌─────────────┐     HTTPS/TLS     ┌─────────────┐
│   Browser   │◄─────────────────►│ Your Server │
└─────────────┘                   └─────────────┘
       │                                 │
       │ Digital                         │ API Key +
       │ Credentials                     │ HTTPS/TLS
       │                                 │
       ▼                                 ▼
┌─────────────┐                   ┌─────────────┐
│   Carrier   │◄─────────────────►│  Glide API  │
│   Network   │  Secure Channel   │   Server    │
└─────────────┘                   └─────────────┘

Threat Mitigation

Threat	Mitigation
Man-in-the-middle	TLS 1.3, certificate pinning
Replay attacks	Nonces, single-use credentials
Session hijacking	Short expiry, encrypted sessions
API abuse	Rate limiting, API key validation
Data leakage	No sensitive data in logs

Incident Response

If you suspect a security issue:

1. Immediately rotate API keys
2. Contact [email protected]
3. Review access logs
4. Implement additional restrictions if needed

Security Updates

We regularly update our security measures. Subscribe to security bulletins at:

• Email: [email protected]
• Status: https://status.glideidentity.app

Responsible Disclosure

Found a security vulnerability? Please report it responsibly:

• Email: [email protected]
• PGP key available on request
• Response within 24 hours

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For additional security questions, contact our security team.