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Trilium Security Best Practices - Comprehensive Guide
This comprehensive guide provides detailed security recommendations for deploying, configuring, and maintaining a secure Trilium installation across all environments from personal desktop use to enterprise deployments.
Table of Contents
- Deployment Security
- Infrastructure Hardening
- Application Security Configuration
- Data Protection
- Operational Security
- Compliance and Governance
- Incident Response
- Security Assessment
Deployment Security
Production Environment Setup
HTTPS Configuration
Mandatory for Production: Always use HTTPS in production environments to protect data in transit.
# Nginx configuration for Trilium
server {
listen 443 ssl http2;
listen [::]:443 ssl http2;
server_name trilium.yourdomain.com;
# SSL Configuration
ssl_certificate /etc/letsencrypt/live/trilium.yourdomain.com/fullchain.pem;
ssl_certificate_key /etc/letsencrypt/live/trilium.yourdomain.com/privkey.pem;
ssl_session_timeout 1d;
ssl_session_cache shared:MozTLS:10m;
ssl_session_tickets off;
# Modern SSL configuration
ssl_protocols TLSv1.2 TLSv1.3;
ssl_ciphers ECDHE-ECDSA-AES128-GCM-SHA256:ECDHE-RSA-AES128-GCM-SHA256:ECDHE-ECDSA-AES256-GCM-SHA384:ECDHE-RSA-AES256-GCM-SHA384:ECDHE-ECDSA-CHACHA20-POLY1305:ECDHE-RSA-CHACHA20-POLY1305:DHE-RSA-AES128-GCM-SHA256:DHE-RSA-AES256-GCM-SHA384;
ssl_prefer_server_ciphers off;
# HSTS (63072000 seconds = 2 years)
add_header Strict-Transport-Security "max-age=63072000; includeSubDomains; preload" always;
# Security headers
add_header X-Frame-Options DENY always;
add_header X-Content-Type-Options nosniff always;
add_header X-XSS-Protection "1; mode=block" always;
add_header Referrer-Policy "strict-origin-when-cross-origin" always;
add_header Content-Security-Policy "default-src 'self'; script-src 'self' 'unsafe-inline' 'unsafe-eval'; style-src 'self' 'unsafe-inline'; img-src 'self' data: https:; font-src 'self' data:; connect-src 'self'; media-src 'self'; object-src 'none'; child-src 'none'; frame-src 'none'; worker-src 'none'; frame-ancestors 'none'; form-action 'self'; upgrade-insecure-requests;" always;
# OCSP stapling
ssl_stapling on;
ssl_stapling_verify on;
# Proxy configuration
location / {
proxy_pass http://localhost:8080;
proxy_http_version 1.1;
proxy_set_header Upgrade $http_upgrade;
proxy_set_header Connection 'upgrade';
proxy_set_header Host $host;
proxy_set_header X-Real-IP $remote_addr;
proxy_set_header X-Forwarded-For $proxy_add_x_forwarded_for;
proxy_set_header X-Forwarded-Proto $scheme;
proxy_cache_bypass $http_upgrade;
# Security headers for proxy
proxy_set_header X-Forwarded-Host $host;
proxy_set_header X-Forwarded-Server $host;
# Timeouts
proxy_connect_timeout 60s;
proxy_send_timeout 60s;
proxy_read_timeout 60s;
}
# WebSocket support
location /api/sync {
proxy_pass http://localhost:8080;
proxy_http_version 1.1;
proxy_set_header Upgrade $http_upgrade;
proxy_set_header Connection "upgrade";
proxy_set_header Host $host;
proxy_set_header X-Real-IP $remote_addr;
proxy_set_header X-Forwarded-For $proxy_add_x_forwarded_for;
proxy_set_header X-Forwarded-Proto $scheme;
}
}
# HTTP to HTTPS redirect
server {
listen 80;
listen [::]:80;
server_name trilium.yourdomain.com;
return 301 https://$host$request_uri;
}
Docker Security Configuration
# Secure Dockerfile for Trilium
FROM node:18-alpine AS builder
# Create non-root user
RUN addgroup -g 1001 -S trilium && \
adduser -S trilium -u 1001
# Security updates
RUN apk update && apk upgrade && \
apk add --no-cache dumb-init
# Application setup
WORKDIR /opt/trilium
COPY package*.json ./
RUN npm ci --only=production && npm cache clean --force
COPY . .
RUN chown -R trilium:trilium /opt/trilium
# Runtime image
FROM node:18-alpine
# Install security updates
RUN apk update && apk upgrade && \
apk add --no-cache dumb-init
# Create user and directories
RUN addgroup -g 1001 -S trilium && \
adduser -S trilium -u 1001 && \
mkdir -p /opt/trilium /home/trilium/data && \
chown trilium:trilium /opt/trilium /home/trilium/data
# Copy application
COPY --from=builder --chown=trilium:trilium /opt/trilium /opt/trilium
# Switch to non-root user
USER trilium
# Health check
HEALTHCHECK --interval=30s --timeout=10s --start-period=5s --retries=3 \
CMD node docker_healthcheck.js
WORKDIR /opt/trilium
EXPOSE 8080
# Use dumb-init for proper signal handling
ENTRYPOINT ["dumb-init", "--"]
CMD ["node", "src/www.js"]
# Docker Compose with security hardening
version: '3.8'
services:
trilium:
image: triliumnext/trilium:latest
container_name: trilium
restart: unless-stopped
# Security configurations
read_only: true
user: "1001:1001"
cap_drop:
- ALL
cap_add:
- CHOWN
- DAC_OVERRIDE
- SETGID
- SETUID
security_opt:
- no-new-privileges:true
- apparmor:docker-default
# Resource limits
deploy:
resources:
limits:
cpus: '2.0'
memory: 2G
reservations:
cpus: '0.5'
memory: 512M
# Tmpfs for temporary files
tmpfs:
- /tmp:noexec,nosuid,size=100m
- /var/tmp:noexec,nosuid,size=50m
environment:
- TRILIUM_DATA_DIR=/home/trilium/data
- NODE_ENV=production
- TRILIUM_PORT=8080
volumes:
- trilium_data:/home/trilium/data:rw
- /etc/localtime:/etc/localtime:ro
ports:
- "127.0.0.1:8080:8080"
# Health check
healthcheck:
test: ["CMD", "node", "docker_healthcheck.js"]
interval: 30s
timeout: 10s
retries: 3
start_period: 40s
volumes:
trilium_data:
driver: local
driver_opts:
type: none
o: bind
device: /opt/trilium/data
Network Security
Firewall Configuration
#!/bin/bash
# Comprehensive firewall setup for Trilium server
# Flush existing rules
iptables -F
iptables -X
iptables -t nat -F
iptables -t nat -X
iptables -t mangle -F
iptables -t mangle -X
# Set default policies
iptables -P INPUT DROP
iptables -P FORWARD DROP
iptables -P OUTPUT ACCEPT
# Allow loopback
iptables -A INPUT -i lo -j ACCEPT
iptables -A OUTPUT -o lo -j ACCEPT
# Allow established connections
iptables -A INPUT -m conntrack --ctstate ESTABLISHED,RELATED -j ACCEPT
# SSH access (change port as needed)
iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport 22 -m conntrack --ctstate NEW,ESTABLISHED -j ACCEPT
# HTTPS only for Trilium (block direct HTTP access)
iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport 443 -m conntrack --ctstate NEW,ESTABLISHED -j ACCEPT
# Rate limiting for SSH
iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport 22 -m recent --set --name SSH
iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport 22 -m recent --update --seconds 60 --hitcount 4 --name SSH -j DROP
# Rate limiting for HTTPS
iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport 443 -m recent --set --name HTTPS
iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport 443 -m recent --update --seconds 1 --hitcount 20 --name HTTPS -j DROP
# ICMP (ping) - limited
iptables -A INPUT -p icmp --icmp-type echo-request -m limit --limit 1/second -j ACCEPT
# Block common attack patterns
iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --tcp-flags ALL NONE -j DROP
iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --tcp-flags ALL ALL -j DROP
iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --tcp-flags ALL FIN,URG,PSH -j DROP
iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --tcp-flags ALL SYN,RST,ACK,FIN,URG -j DROP
# Log dropped packets
iptables -A INPUT -j LOG --log-prefix "IPTABLES-DROPPED: " --log-level 4
iptables -A INPUT -j DROP
# Save rules (Ubuntu/Debian)
iptables-save > /etc/iptables/rules.v4
# Install UFW for easier management
ufw --force reset
ufw default deny incoming
ufw default allow outgoing
ufw allow 22/tcp
ufw allow 443/tcp
ufw limit ssh
ufw --force enable
VPN Access Configuration
# WireGuard VPN setup for secure remote access
# Server configuration
cat > /etc/wireguard/wg0.conf << EOF
[Interface]
PrivateKey = $(wg genkey)
Address = 10.100.0.1/24
ListenPort = 51820
PostUp = iptables -A FORWARD -i %i -j ACCEPT; iptables -t nat -A POSTROUTING -o eth0 -j MASQUERADE
PostDown = iptables -D FORWARD -i %i -j ACCEPT; iptables -t nat -D POSTROUTING -o eth0 -j MASQUERADE
# Client configuration template
[Peer]
PublicKey = CLIENT_PUBLIC_KEY
AllowedIPs = 10.100.0.2/32
EOF
# Enable IP forwarding
echo 'net.ipv4.ip_forward = 1' >> /etc/sysctl.conf
sysctl -p
# Start WireGuard
systemctl enable wg-quick@wg0
systemctl start wg-quick@wg0
# Firewall rule for VPN
ufw allow 51820/udp
Infrastructure Hardening
Operating System Security
System Hardening
#!/bin/bash
# Comprehensive OS hardening script
# Update system
apt update && apt upgrade -y
# Install security tools
apt install -y fail2ban unattended-upgrades apt-listchanges
# Automatic security updates
cat > /etc/apt/apt.conf.d/20auto-upgrades << EOF
APT::Periodic::Update-Package-Lists "1";
APT::Periodic::Download-Upgradeable-Packages "1";
APT::Periodic::AutocleanInterval "7";
APT::Periodic::Unattended-Upgrade "1";
EOF
# Configure unattended upgrades for security only
sed -i 's/\/\/\s*"\${distro_id}:\${distro_codename}-security";/"\${distro_id}:\${distro_codename}-security";/' /etc/apt/apt.conf.d/50unattended-upgrades
# Secure kernel parameters
cat > /etc/sysctl.d/99-security.conf << EOF
# IP Spoofing protection
net.ipv4.conf.default.rp_filter = 1
net.ipv4.conf.all.rp_filter = 1
# Ignore ICMP redirects
net.ipv4.conf.all.accept_redirects = 0
net.ipv6.conf.all.accept_redirects = 0
net.ipv4.conf.default.accept_redirects = 0
net.ipv6.conf.default.accept_redirects = 0
# Ignore send redirects
net.ipv4.conf.all.send_redirects = 0
net.ipv4.conf.default.send_redirects = 0
# Disable source packet routing
net.ipv4.conf.all.accept_source_route = 0
net.ipv6.conf.all.accept_source_route = 0
net.ipv4.conf.default.accept_source_route = 0
net.ipv6.conf.default.accept_source_route = 0
# Log Martians
net.ipv4.conf.all.log_martians = 1
net.ipv4.conf.default.log_martians = 1
# Ignore ICMP ping requests
net.ipv4.icmp_echo_ignore_all = 0
# Ignore Directed pings
net.ipv4.icmp_echo_ignore_broadcasts = 1
# Disable IPv6 if not used
net.ipv6.conf.all.disable_ipv6 = 1
net.ipv6.conf.default.disable_ipv6 = 1
# Enable TCP SYN Cookies
net.ipv4.tcp_syncookies = 1
# Disable core dumps
fs.suid_dumpable = 0
# Hide kernel pointers
kernel.kptr_restrict = 2
# Restrict dmesg
kernel.dmesg_restrict = 1
# Restrict perf events
kernel.perf_event_paranoid = 2
EOF
sysctl -p /etc/sysctl.d/99-security.conf
# Secure shared memory
echo "tmpfs /run/shm tmpfs defaults,noexec,nosuid 0 0" >> /etc/fstab
# Configure fail2ban
cat > /etc/fail2ban/jail.local << EOF
[DEFAULT]
bantime = 3600
findtime = 600
maxretry = 3
backend = systemd
[sshd]
enabled = true
port = ssh
filter = sshd
logpath = /var/log/auth.log
maxretry = 3
[nginx-http-auth]
enabled = true
filter = nginx-http-auth
port = http,https
logpath = /var/log/nginx/error.log
[nginx-limit-req]
enabled = true
filter = nginx-limit-req
port = http,https
logpath = /var/log/nginx/error.log
maxretry = 10
EOF
systemctl enable fail2ban
systemctl start fail2ban
# Setup log rotation
cat > /etc/logrotate.d/trilium << EOF
/opt/trilium/logs/*.log {
daily
missingok
rotate 52
compress
delaycompress
notifempty
create 644 trilium trilium
postrotate
systemctl reload trilium
endscript
}
EOF
# Secure file permissions
chmod 600 /etc/ssh/sshd_config
chmod 700 /root
chmod 644 /etc/passwd
chmod 644 /etc/group
chmod 600 /etc/shadow
chmod 600 /etc/gshadow
# Remove unnecessary packages
apt autoremove -y
apt autoclean
SSH Hardening
# SSH configuration hardening
cat > /etc/ssh/sshd_config << EOF
# Protocol and encryption
Protocol 2
HostKey /etc/ssh/ssh_host_rsa_key
HostKey /etc/ssh/ssh_host_ecdsa_key
HostKey /etc/ssh/ssh_host_ed25519_key
# Key exchange, cipher, and MAC algorithms
KexAlgorithms curve25519-sha256@libssh.org,ecdh-sha2-nistp521,ecdh-sha2-nistp384,ecdh-sha2-nistp256,diffie-hellman-group-exchange-sha256
Ciphers chacha20-poly1305@openssh.com,aes256-gcm@openssh.com,aes128-gcm@openssh.com,aes256-ctr,aes192-ctr,aes128-ctr
MACs hmac-sha2-256-etm@openssh.com,hmac-sha2-512-etm@openssh.com,hmac-sha2-256,hmac-sha2-512
# Authentication
LoginGraceTime 30
PermitRootLogin no
StrictModes yes
MaxAuthTries 3
MaxSessions 2
PubkeyAuthentication yes
PasswordAuthentication no
PermitEmptyPasswords no
ChallengeResponseAuthentication no
UsePAM yes
# Network settings
Port 22
AddressFamily inet
ListenAddress 0.0.0.0
TCPKeepAlive yes
ClientAliveInterval 300
ClientAliveCountMax 2
# Logging
SyslogFacility AUTH
LogLevel VERBOSE
# File transfer
AllowAgentForwarding no
AllowTcpForwarding no
GatewayPorts no
X11Forwarding no
PrintMotd no
PrintLastLog yes
UsePrivilegeSeparation sandbox
# User restrictions
DenyUsers root
AllowUsers trilium
# Miscellaneous
Compression delayed
UseDNS no
PermitUserEnvironment no
Banner /etc/ssh/banner
EOF
# Create SSH banner
cat > /etc/ssh/banner << EOF
***************************************************************************
AUTHORIZED ACCESS ONLY
***************************************************************************
This system is for authorized users only. All activities are monitored
and recorded. Unauthorized access is strictly prohibited and will be
prosecuted to the full extent of the law.
***************************************************************************
EOF
# Restart SSH service
systemctl restart sshd
Database Security
SQLite Security Configuration
#!/bin/bash
# Secure SQLite database configuration
# Set proper file permissions
TRILIUM_DATA_DIR="/opt/trilium/data"
DATABASE_FILE="$TRILIUM_DATA_DIR/document.db"
# Create trilium user if not exists
if ! id -u trilium >/dev/null 2>&1; then
useradd -r -s /bin/false -M trilium
fi
# Set ownership and permissions
chown -R trilium:trilium "$TRILIUM_DATA_DIR"
chmod 700 "$TRILIUM_DATA_DIR"
chmod 600 "$DATABASE_FILE"
chmod 600 "$TRILIUM_DATA_DIR"/*.txt
chmod 600 "$TRILIUM_DATA_DIR"/*.ini
# Configure database security settings
sqlite3 "$DATABASE_FILE" << EOF
-- Enable WAL mode for better concurrency
PRAGMA journal_mode=WAL;
-- Secure delete
PRAGMA secure_delete=ON;
-- Auto vacuum for better space management
PRAGMA auto_vacuum=INCREMENTAL;
-- Foreign key constraints
PRAGMA foreign_keys=ON;
-- Integrity check
PRAGMA integrity_check;
EOF
# Set up database backup with encryption
cat > /usr/local/bin/trilium-backup.sh << 'EOF'
#!/bin/bash
BACKUP_DIR="/opt/trilium/backups"
DATE=$(date +%Y%m%d_%H%M%S)
GPG_RECIPIENT="trilium-backup@yourdomain.com"
mkdir -p "$BACKUP_DIR"
# Create backup
sqlite3 /opt/trilium/data/document.db ".backup /tmp/trilium_backup_$DATE.db"
# Encrypt backup
tar czf - -C /opt/trilium/data . | gpg --trust-model always --encrypt -r "$GPG_RECIPIENT" > "$BACKUP_DIR/trilium_backup_$DATE.tar.gz.gpg"
# Clean up
rm -f "/tmp/trilium_backup_$DATE.db"
# Remove old backups (keep 30 days)
find "$BACKUP_DIR" -name "*.gpg" -mtime +30 -delete
# Set permissions
chown trilium:trilium "$BACKUP_DIR"/*.gpg
chmod 600 "$BACKUP_DIR"/*.gpg
EOF
chmod +x /usr/local/bin/trilium-backup.sh
# Add to crontab for daily backups
echo "0 2 * * * /usr/local/bin/trilium-backup.sh" | crontab -u trilium -
Monitoring and Logging
Comprehensive Logging Setup
#!/bin/bash
# Setup comprehensive logging for Trilium
# Install log monitoring tools
apt install -y rsyslog logwatch logrotate auditd
# Configure auditd for file system monitoring
cat > /etc/audit/rules.d/trilium.rules << EOF
# Monitor Trilium directory
-w /opt/trilium/data/ -p wa -k trilium_data
-w /opt/trilium/data/document.db -p wa -k trilium_database
-w /etc/systemd/system/trilium.service -p wa -k trilium_config
# Monitor authentication
-w /var/log/auth.log -p wa -k auth_log
-w /etc/passwd -p wa -k passwd_changes
-w /etc/group -p wa -k group_changes
-w /etc/shadow -p wa -k shadow_changes
# Monitor network configuration
-w /etc/hosts -p wa -k network_config
-w /etc/network/ -p wa -k network_config
# Monitor sudoers
-w /etc/sudoers -p wa -k sudoers_changes
-w /etc/sudoers.d/ -p wa -k sudoers_changes
EOF
# Configure rsyslog for Trilium
cat > /etc/rsyslog.d/trilium.conf << EOF
# Trilium application logs
if $programname == 'trilium' then /var/log/trilium/trilium.log
& stop
# Trilium security events
:msg, contains, "trilium" /var/log/trilium/security.log
& stop
# Rotate logs
\$WorkDirectory /var/spool/rsyslog
\$ActionFileDefaultTemplate RSYSLOG_TraditionalFileFormat
\$RepeatedMsgReduction on
\$FileOwner trilium
\$FileGroup adm
\$FileCreateMode 0640
\$DirCreateMode 0755
\$Umask 0022
EOF
# Create log directories
mkdir -p /var/log/trilium
chown trilium:adm /var/log/trilium
chmod 750 /var/log/trilium
# Configure log rotation for Trilium
cat > /etc/logrotate.d/trilium << EOF
/var/log/trilium/*.log {
daily
missingok
rotate 90
compress
delaycompress
notifempty
create 640 trilium adm
sharedscripts
postrotate
systemctl reload rsyslog
endscript
}
EOF
# Setup log monitoring script
cat > /usr/local/bin/trilium-log-monitor.sh << 'EOF'
#!/bin/bash
# Monitor Trilium logs for security events
LOG_FILE="/var/log/trilium/security.log"
ALERT_EMAIL="admin@yourdomain.com"
# Check for failed login attempts
FAILED_LOGINS=$(grep -c "Failed login" "$LOG_FILE" 2>/dev/null || echo 0)
if [ "$FAILED_LOGINS" -gt 5 ]; then
echo "Alert: $FAILED_LOGINS failed login attempts detected in Trilium" | \
mail -s "Trilium Security Alert" "$ALERT_EMAIL"
fi
# Check for CSRF violations
CSRF_VIOLATIONS=$(grep -c "CSRF violation" "$LOG_FILE" 2>/dev/null || echo 0)
if [ "$CSRF_VIOLATIONS" -gt 0 ]; then
echo "Alert: $CSRF_VIOLATIONS CSRF violations detected in Trilium" | \
mail -s "Trilium Security Alert" "$ALERT_EMAIL"
fi
# Check for unusual access patterns
UNUSUAL_ACCESS=$(grep -c "Unusual access" "$LOG_FILE" 2>/dev/null || echo 0)
if [ "$UNUSUAL_ACCESS" -gt 0 ]; then
echo "Alert: $UNUSUAL_ACCESS unusual access patterns detected in Trilium" | \
mail -s "Trilium Security Alert" "$ALERT_EMAIL"
fi
EOF
chmod +x /usr/local/bin/trilium-log-monitor.sh
# Add to crontab for monitoring
echo "*/15 * * * * /usr/local/bin/trilium-log-monitor.sh" | crontab -u root -
# Restart services
systemctl restart auditd
systemctl restart rsyslog
Application Security Configuration
Trilium Configuration Hardening
Security Configuration
# config.ini - Production security configuration
[General]
# Disable authentication only for localhost/VPN access
noAuthentication=false
# Enable additional security logging
securityLogging=true
# Set minimum password length
passwordMinLength=12
# Session security
[Session]
# Shorter session timeout for security
cookieMaxAge=3600
# Secure cookie settings (HTTPS required)
cookieSecure=true
cookieSameSite=strict
cookieHttpOnly=true
# Session secret rotation
sessionSecretRotationDays=30
# Database settings
[Database]
# Enable database encryption at rest
encryptionEnabled=true
# Regular integrity checks
integrityCheckInterval=86400
# Backup encryption
backupEncryption=true
# API Security
[ETAPI]
# Rate limiting
rateLimitRequests=100
rateLimitWindow=60
# Token expiration
tokenExpirationDays=90
# Require API token for all operations
requireTokenForRead=true
# Protected Session
[ProtectedSession]
# Shorter timeout for protected sessions
timeout=600
# Warning before timeout
timeoutWarning=true
# Auto-logout on browser close
autoLogoutOnClose=true
# Content Security Policy
[CSP]
# Strict CSP for XSS protection
enabled=true
scriptSrc='self' 'unsafe-inline'
styleSrc='self' 'unsafe-inline'
imgSrc='self' data: https:
connectSrc='self'
fontSrc='self' data:
objectSrc='none'
mediaSrc='self'
frameSrc='none'
Environment Variables for Security
# Trilium security environment variables
export TRILIUM_ENV=production
export TRILIUM_PORT=8080
export TRILIUM_HOST=127.0.0.1
# Security settings
export TRILIUM_PASSWORD_MIN_LENGTH=12
export TRILIUM_SESSION_TIMEOUT=3600
export TRILIUM_PROTECTED_SESSION_TIMEOUT=600
export TRILIUM_MFA_REQUIRED=true
# Database security
export TRILIUM_DB_ENCRYPTION=true
export TRILIUM_BACKUP_ENCRYPTION=true
# Logging
export TRILIUM_LOG_LEVEL=info
export TRILIUM_SECURITY_LOGGING=true
export TRILIUM_AUDIT_LOGGING=true
# API security
export TRILIUM_ETAPI_RATE_LIMIT=100
export TRILIUM_ETAPI_TOKEN_EXPIRATION=90
# Content Security Policy
export TRILIUM_CSP_ENABLED=true
export TRILIUM_HSTS_ENABLED=true
Security Headers Configuration
// Enhanced security headers for Trilium
const securityHeaders = {
// Prevent clickjacking
'X-Frame-Options': 'DENY',
// Prevent MIME sniffing
'X-Content-Type-Options': 'nosniff',
// XSS protection
'X-XSS-Protection': '1; mode=block',
// Referrer policy
'Referrer-Policy': 'strict-origin-when-cross-origin',
// HSTS (only over HTTPS)
'Strict-Transport-Security': 'max-age=31536000; includeSubDomains; preload',
// Permissions policy
'Permissions-Policy': 'geolocation=(), microphone=(), camera=(), payment=(), usb=(), magnetometer=(), gyroscope=(), speaker=()',
// Content Security Policy
'Content-Security-Policy': [
"default-src 'self'",
"script-src 'self' 'unsafe-inline' 'unsafe-eval'",
"style-src 'self' 'unsafe-inline'",
"img-src 'self' data: https:",
"font-src 'self' data:",
"connect-src 'self'",
"media-src 'self'",
"object-src 'none'",
"child-src 'none'",
"frame-src 'none'",
"worker-src 'none'",
"frame-ancestors 'none'",
"form-action 'self'",
"upgrade-insecure-requests",
"block-all-mixed-content"
].join('; ')
};
Data Protection
Backup Security Strategy
Encrypted Backup Implementation
#!/bin/bash
# Comprehensive encrypted backup strategy
BACKUP_CONFIG_FILE="/etc/trilium/backup.conf"
GPG_KEY_ID="trilium-backup@yourdomain.com"
BACKUP_BASE_DIR="/opt/trilium/backups"
RETENTION_DAYS=90
# Load configuration
source "$BACKUP_CONFIG_FILE"
backup_trilium() {
local timestamp=$(date +%Y%m%d_%H%M%S)
local backup_name="trilium_backup_$timestamp"
local temp_dir="/tmp/$backup_name"
echo "Starting Trilium backup: $backup_name"
# Create temporary directory
mkdir -p "$temp_dir"
# Stop Trilium for consistent backup
systemctl stop trilium
# Copy data files
cp -r /opt/trilium/data/* "$temp_dir/"
# Copy configuration
cp /opt/trilium/config.ini "$temp_dir/"
# Database integrity check
sqlite3 "$temp_dir/document.db" "PRAGMA integrity_check;" > "$temp_dir/integrity_check.log"
# Create backup manifest
cat > "$temp_dir/backup_manifest.txt" << EOF
Backup Date: $(date -Iseconds)
Trilium Version: $(cat /opt/trilium/package.json | jq -r .version)
Database Size: $(stat -c%s "$temp_dir/document.db" | numfmt --to=iec)
Files Included:
$(find "$temp_dir" -type f -exec basename {} \;)
Checksum:
$(find "$temp_dir" -type f -exec sha256sum {} \;)
EOF
# Create encrypted archive
tar czf - -C /tmp "$backup_name" | \
gpg --trust-model always --cipher-algo AES256 --compress-algo 2 \
--symmetric --passphrase-file /etc/trilium/backup_passphrase \
--output "$BACKUP_BASE_DIR/${backup_name}.tar.gz.gpg"
# Verify backup
if gpg --quiet --batch --passphrase-file /etc/trilium/backup_passphrase \
--decrypt "$BACKUP_BASE_DIR/${backup_name}.tar.gz.gpg" | tar tz > /dev/null; then
echo "Backup verification successful"
else
echo "Backup verification failed!" >&2
exit 1
fi
# Clean up
rm -rf "$temp_dir"
# Start Trilium
systemctl start trilium
# Set permissions
chown trilium:trilium "$BACKUP_BASE_DIR/${backup_name}.tar.gz.gpg"
chmod 600 "$BACKUP_BASE_DIR/${backup_name}.tar.gz.gpg"
echo "Backup completed: $BACKUP_BASE_DIR/${backup_name}.tar.gz.gpg"
}
restore_trilium() {
local backup_file="$1"
if [ ! -f "$backup_file" ]; then
echo "Backup file not found: $backup_file" >&2
exit 1
fi
echo "Restoring from backup: $backup_file"
# Stop Trilium
systemctl stop trilium
# Backup current data
local current_backup="/opt/trilium/data.backup.$(date +%Y%m%d_%H%M%S)"
mv /opt/trilium/data "$current_backup"
# Extract backup
mkdir -p /opt/trilium/data
gpg --quiet --batch --passphrase-file /etc/trilium/backup_passphrase \
--decrypt "$backup_file" | tar xzf - -C /opt/trilium/data --strip-components=1
# Verify database integrity
if sqlite3 /opt/trilium/data/document.db "PRAGMA integrity_check;" | grep -q "ok"; then
echo "Database integrity check passed"
else
echo "Database integrity check failed!" >&2
echo "Restoring original data..."
rm -rf /opt/trilium/data
mv "$current_backup" /opt/trilium/data
exit 1
fi
# Set permissions
chown -R trilium:trilium /opt/trilium/data
chmod 700 /opt/trilium/data
chmod 600 /opt/trilium/data/*
# Start Trilium
systemctl start trilium
echo "Restore completed successfully"
}
cleanup_old_backups() {
echo "Cleaning up backups older than $RETENTION_DAYS days"
find "$BACKUP_BASE_DIR" -name "*.tar.gz.gpg" -mtime +$RETENTION_DAYS -delete
}
# Main execution
case "$1" in
backup)
backup_trilium
cleanup_old_backups
;;
restore)
restore_trilium "$2"
;;
cleanup)
cleanup_old_backups
;;
*)
echo "Usage: $0 {backup|restore <file>|cleanup}"
exit 1
;;
esac
Backup Configuration
# /etc/trilium/backup.conf
BACKUP_FREQUENCY="daily"
BACKUP_TIME="02:00"
BACKUP_RETENTION_DAYS=90
BACKUP_LOCATION="/opt/trilium/backups"
REMOTE_BACKUP_ENABLED=true
REMOTE_BACKUP_HOST="backup.yourdomain.com"
REMOTE_BACKUP_USER="trilium-backup"
VERIFICATION_ENABLED=true
COMPRESSION_LEVEL=6
Remote Backup Synchronization
#!/bin/bash
# Secure remote backup synchronization
REMOTE_HOST="backup.yourdomain.com"
REMOTE_USER="trilium-backup"
REMOTE_PATH="/backups/trilium"
LOCAL_BACKUP_DIR="/opt/trilium/backups"
# Sync backups to remote location
sync_remote_backups() {
echo "Syncing backups to remote location..."
rsync -avz --progress --delete \
-e "ssh -i /home/trilium/.ssh/backup_key -o StrictHostKeyChecking=yes" \
"$LOCAL_BACKUP_DIR/" \
"$REMOTE_USER@$REMOTE_HOST:$REMOTE_PATH/"
if [ $? -eq 0 ]; then
echo "Remote backup sync completed successfully"
else
echo "Remote backup sync failed" >&2
exit 1
fi
}
# Verify remote backups
verify_remote_backups() {
echo "Verifying remote backups..."
ssh -i /home/trilium/.ssh/backup_key \
"$REMOTE_USER@$REMOTE_HOST" \
"find $REMOTE_PATH -name '*.tar.gz.gpg' -mtime -1 | wc -l"
}
# Setup SSH key for backup user
setup_backup_ssh() {
# Generate SSH key for backup user
sudo -u trilium ssh-keygen -t ed25519 -f /home/trilium/.ssh/backup_key -N ""
# Set proper permissions
chown trilium:trilium /home/trilium/.ssh/backup_key*
chmod 600 /home/trilium/.ssh/backup_key
chmod 644 /home/trilium/.ssh/backup_key.pub
echo "SSH key generated. Add the following public key to the remote backup server:"
cat /home/trilium/.ssh/backup_key.pub
}
case "$1" in
sync)
sync_remote_backups
;;
verify)
verify_remote_backups
;;
setup-ssh)
setup_backup_ssh
;;
*)
echo "Usage: $0 {sync|verify|setup-ssh}"
exit 1
;;
esac
Data Loss Prevention
File Integrity Monitoring
#!/bin/bash
# File integrity monitoring for Trilium
TRILIUM_DATA_DIR="/opt/trilium/data"
CHECKSUM_FILE="/var/lib/trilium/checksums.db"
ALERT_EMAIL="admin@yourdomain.com"
# Initialize checksum database
init_checksums() {
echo "Initializing file integrity monitoring..."
sqlite3 "$CHECKSUM_FILE" << EOF
CREATE TABLE IF NOT EXISTS file_checksums (
path TEXT PRIMARY KEY,
checksum TEXT NOT NULL,
size INTEGER NOT NULL,
mtime INTEGER NOT NULL,
last_check INTEGER NOT NULL
);
EOF
update_checksums
}
# Update checksums for all files
update_checksums() {
echo "Updating file checksums..."
while IFS= read -r -d '' file; do
if [ -f "$file" ]; then
local checksum=$(sha256sum "$file" | cut -d' ' -f1)
local size=$(stat -c%s "$file")
local mtime=$(stat -c%Y "$file")
local now=$(date +%s)
sqlite3 "$CHECKSUM_FILE" << EOF
INSERT OR REPLACE INTO file_checksums
(path, checksum, size, mtime, last_check)
VALUES ('$file', '$checksum', $size, $mtime, $now);
EOF
fi
done < <(find "$TRILIUM_DATA_DIR" -type f -print0)
}
# Check file integrity
check_integrity() {
echo "Checking file integrity..."
local violations=0
while IFS='|' read -r path stored_checksum stored_size stored_mtime; do
if [ -f "$path" ]; then
local current_checksum=$(sha256sum "$path" | cut -d' ' -f1)
local current_size=$(stat -c%s "$path")
local current_mtime=$(stat -c%Y "$path")
if [ "$current_checksum" != "$stored_checksum" ] ||
[ "$current_size" != "$stored_size" ] ||
[ "$current_mtime" != "$stored_mtime" ]; then
echo "INTEGRITY VIOLATION: $path"
echo " Expected checksum: $stored_checksum"
echo " Current checksum: $current_checksum"
echo " Expected size: $stored_size"
echo " Current size: $current_size"
violations=$((violations + 1))
fi
else
echo "FILE MISSING: $path"
violations=$((violations + 1))
fi
done < <(sqlite3 "$CHECKSUM_FILE" "SELECT path, checksum, size, mtime FROM file_checksums;" | tr ' ' '|')
if [ $violations -gt 0 ]; then
echo "ALERT: $violations integrity violations detected!" >&2
echo "File integrity violations detected in Trilium data directory" | \
mail -s "Trilium Integrity Alert" "$ALERT_EMAIL"
return 1
else
echo "File integrity check passed"
return 0
fi
}
# Generate integrity report
generate_report() {
local report_file="/var/log/trilium/integrity_report_$(date +%Y%m%d_%H%M%S).txt"
cat > "$report_file" << EOF
Trilium File Integrity Report
Generated: $(date -Iseconds)
File Count: $(sqlite3 "$CHECKSUM_FILE" "SELECT COUNT(*) FROM file_checksums;")
Last Check: $(date -d "@$(sqlite3 "$CHECKSUM_FILE" "SELECT MAX(last_check) FROM file_checksums;")")
Files by Type:
$(sqlite3 "$CHECKSUM_FILE" "
SELECT
CASE
WHEN path LIKE '%.db' THEN 'Database'
WHEN path LIKE '%.log' THEN 'Log'
WHEN path LIKE '%.ini' THEN 'Config'
WHEN path LIKE '%.txt' THEN 'Text'
ELSE 'Other'
END as type,
COUNT(*) as count
FROM file_checksums
GROUP BY type;
")
Total Data Size: $(sqlite3 "$CHECKSUM_FILE" "SELECT SUM(size) FROM file_checksums;" | numfmt --to=iec)
EOF
echo "Integrity report generated: $report_file"
}
case "$1" in
init)
init_checksums
;;
update)
update_checksums
;;
check)
check_integrity
;;
report)
generate_report
;;
*)
echo "Usage: $0 {init|update|check|report}"
exit 1
;;
esac
Operational Security
Security Monitoring and Alerting
Real-time Security Monitoring
#!/usr/bin/env python3
"""
Trilium Security Monitoring System
Real-time monitoring and alerting for security events
"""
import sqlite3
import time
import smtplib
import json
import logging
from datetime import datetime, timedelta
from email.mime.text import MimeText
from email.mime.multipart import MimeMultipart
from typing import Dict, List, Any
import configparser
class TriliumSecurityMonitor:
def __init__(self, config_file: str):
self.config = configparser.ConfigParser()
self.config.read(config_file)
self.db_path = self.config.get('database', 'path')
self.log_path = self.config.get('logging', 'path')
self.alert_email = self.config.get('alerts', 'email')
self.smtp_server = self.config.get('smtp', 'server')
self.smtp_port = self.config.getint('smtp', 'port')
self.smtp_user = self.config.get('smtp', 'user')
self.smtp_password = self.config.get('smtp', 'password')
# Thresholds
self.failed_login_threshold = self.config.getint('thresholds', 'failed_logins')
self.time_window_minutes = self.config.getint('thresholds', 'time_window')
# Setup logging
logging.basicConfig(
filename=self.log_path,
level=logging.INFO,
format='%(asctime)s - %(levelname)s - %(message)s'
)
self.logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)
def connect_db(self) -> sqlite3.Connection:
"""Connect to Trilium database"""
return sqlite3.connect(self.db_path)
def check_failed_logins(self) -> Dict[str, Any]:
"""Check for excessive failed login attempts"""
with self.connect_db() as conn:
cursor = conn.cursor()
# Check for failed logins in the last time window
time_threshold = datetime.now() - timedelta(minutes=self.time_window_minutes)
cursor.execute("""
SELECT data, COUNT(*) as count
FROM security_events
WHERE type = 'login_failure'
AND timestamp > ?
GROUP BY JSON_EXTRACT(data, '$.ip')
HAVING count > ?
""", (time_threshold.isoformat(), self.failed_login_threshold))
results = cursor.fetchall()
if results:
return {
'alert_type': 'failed_logins',
'severity': 'HIGH',
'count': len(results),
'details': results
}
return None
def check_csrf_violations(self) -> Dict[str, Any]:
"""Check for CSRF violations"""
with self.connect_db() as conn:
cursor = conn.cursor()
time_threshold = datetime.now() - timedelta(minutes=self.time_window_minutes)
cursor.execute("""
SELECT COUNT(*) as count, data
FROM security_events
WHERE type = 'csrf_violation'
AND timestamp > ?
""", (time_threshold.isoformat(),))
result = cursor.fetchone()
if result and result[0] > 0:
return {
'alert_type': 'csrf_violations',
'severity': 'HIGH',
'count': result[0],
'details': result[1]
}
return None
def check_database_integrity(self) -> Dict[str, Any]:
"""Check database integrity"""
try:
with self.connect_db() as conn:
cursor = conn.cursor()
cursor.execute("PRAGMA integrity_check;")
result = cursor.fetchone()
if result[0] != 'ok':
return {
'alert_type': 'database_integrity',
'severity': 'CRITICAL',
'result': result[0]
}
except Exception as e:
return {
'alert_type': 'database_error',
'severity': 'CRITICAL',
'error': str(e)
}
return None
def check_unusual_activity(self) -> Dict[str, Any]:
"""Check for unusual activity patterns"""
with self.connect_db() as conn:
cursor = conn.cursor()
# Check for sessions from new IPs
cursor.execute("""
SELECT JSON_EXTRACT(data, '$.ip') as ip, COUNT(*) as count
FROM security_events
WHERE type = 'session_create'
AND timestamp > datetime('now', '-1 hour')
GROUP BY ip
HAVING count > 10
""")
unusual_ips = cursor.fetchall()
if unusual_ips:
return {
'alert_type': 'unusual_activity',
'severity': 'MEDIUM',
'ips': unusual_ips
}
return None
def send_alert(self, alert: Dict[str, Any]):
"""Send security alert via email"""
try:
msg = MimeMultipart()
msg['From'] = self.smtp_user
msg['To'] = self.alert_email
msg['Subject'] = f"Trilium Security Alert - {alert['alert_type'].upper()}"
body = f"""
Security Alert Detected
Alert Type: {alert['alert_type']}
Severity: {alert['severity']}
Time: {datetime.now().isoformat()}
Details:
{json.dumps(alert, indent=2)}
Please investigate immediately.
"""
msg.attach(MimeText(body, 'plain'))
server = smtplib.SMTP(self.smtp_server, self.smtp_port)
server.starttls()
server.login(self.smtp_user, self.smtp_password)
server.send_message(msg)
server.quit()
self.logger.info(f"Alert sent: {alert['alert_type']}")
except Exception as e:
self.logger.error(f"Failed to send alert: {e}")
def run_monitoring_cycle(self):
"""Run one monitoring cycle"""
self.logger.info("Starting monitoring cycle")
checks = [
self.check_failed_logins,
self.check_csrf_violations,
self.check_database_integrity,
self.check_unusual_activity
]
for check in checks:
try:
alert = check()
if alert:
self.logger.warning(f"Security alert: {alert['alert_type']}")
self.send_alert(alert)
except Exception as e:
self.logger.error(f"Error in check {check.__name__}: {e}")
self.logger.info("Monitoring cycle completed")
def run_continuous(self, interval_seconds: int = 300):
"""Run continuous monitoring"""
self.logger.info("Starting continuous security monitoring")
while True:
try:
self.run_monitoring_cycle()
time.sleep(interval_seconds)
except KeyboardInterrupt:
self.logger.info("Monitoring stopped by user")
break
except Exception as e:
self.logger.error(f"Unexpected error: {e}")
time.sleep(60) # Wait before retrying
if __name__ == "__main__":
import sys
if len(sys.argv) != 2:
print("Usage: python3 trilium_security_monitor.py <config_file>")
sys.exit(1)
monitor = TriliumSecurityMonitor(sys.argv[1])
monitor.run_continuous()
Configuration for Security Monitor
# /etc/trilium/security_monitor.conf
[database]
path = /opt/trilium/data/document.db
[logging]
path = /var/log/trilium/security_monitor.log
[alerts]
email = admin@yourdomain.com
[smtp]
server = smtp.gmail.com
port = 587
user = trilium-alerts@yourdomain.com
password = your-app-password
[thresholds]
failed_logins = 5
time_window = 15
Incident Response Procedures
Automated Incident Response
#!/bin/bash
# Automated incident response for Trilium
INCIDENT_LOG="/var/log/trilium/incidents.log"
BACKUP_DIR="/opt/trilium/incident_backups"
ADMIN_EMAIL="admin@yourdomain.com"
log_incident() {
local incident_type="$1"
local severity="$2"
local description="$3"
local timestamp=$(date -Iseconds)
local incident_id="INC-$(date +%Y%m%d-%H%M%S)"
echo "[$timestamp] [$incident_id] [$severity] [$incident_type] $description" >> "$INCIDENT_LOG"
# Send immediate notification for high severity
if [ "$severity" = "HIGH" ] || [ "$severity" = "CRITICAL" ]; then
echo "INCIDENT ALERT: $incident_id - $incident_type - $description" | \
mail -s "CRITICAL: Trilium Security Incident $incident_id" "$ADMIN_EMAIL"
fi
}
isolate_system() {
log_incident "ISOLATION" "HIGH" "System isolation initiated"
# Block all incoming connections except admin SSH
iptables -P INPUT DROP
iptables -A INPUT -i lo -j ACCEPT
iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport 22 -s ADMIN_IP_RANGE -j ACCEPT
iptables -A INPUT -m conntrack --ctstate ESTABLISHED,RELATED -j ACCEPT
# Stop Trilium service
systemctl stop trilium
# Create forensic backup
create_forensic_backup
}
create_forensic_backup() {
local backup_name="forensic_$(date +%Y%m%d_%H%M%S)"
local backup_path="$BACKUP_DIR/$backup_name"
mkdir -p "$backup_path"
# Copy database
cp /opt/trilium/data/document.db "$backup_path/"
# Copy logs
cp -r /var/log/trilium "$backup_path/"
# Copy configuration
cp /opt/trilium/config.ini "$backup_path/"
# System information
uname -a > "$backup_path/system_info.txt"
ps aux > "$backup_path/processes.txt"
netstat -tulpn > "$backup_path/network.txt"
# Calculate checksums
find "$backup_path" -type f -exec sha256sum {} \; > "$backup_path/checksums.txt"
# Encrypt backup
tar czf - -C "$BACKUP_DIR" "$backup_name" | \
gpg --symmetric --cipher-algo AES256 --output "$backup_path.tar.gz.gpg"
rm -rf "$backup_path"
log_incident "FORENSICS" "MEDIUM" "Forensic backup created: $backup_path.tar.gz.gpg"
}
investigate_failed_logins() {
local threshold="$1"
local time_window="$2"
# Check for failed login patterns
local failed_attempts=$(sqlite3 /opt/trilium/data/document.db "
SELECT COUNT(*) FROM security_events
WHERE type = 'login_failure'
AND timestamp > datetime('now', '-$time_window minutes')
")
if [ "$failed_attempts" -gt "$threshold" ]; then
log_incident "BRUTE_FORCE" "HIGH" "Excessive failed login attempts detected: $failed_attempts"
# Extract attacking IPs
sqlite3 /opt/trilium/data/document.db "
SELECT JSON_EXTRACT(data, '$.ip') as ip, COUNT(*) as count
FROM security_events
WHERE type = 'login_failure'
AND timestamp > datetime('now', '-$time_window minutes')
GROUP BY ip
ORDER BY count DESC
" > /tmp/attack_ips.txt
# Block attacking IPs
while read ip count; do
if [ "$count" -gt 3 ]; then
iptables -A INPUT -s "$ip" -j DROP
log_incident "IP_BLOCK" "MEDIUM" "Blocked attacking IP: $ip ($count attempts)"
fi
done < /tmp/attack_ips.txt
rm /tmp/attack_ips.txt
fi
}
check_data_integrity() {
# Database integrity check
local integrity_result=$(sqlite3 /opt/trilium/data/document.db "PRAGMA integrity_check;")
if [ "$integrity_result" != "ok" ]; then
log_incident "DATA_CORRUPTION" "CRITICAL" "Database integrity check failed: $integrity_result"
isolate_system
return 1
fi
# File system integrity check
if ! /usr/local/bin/trilium-integrity-check.sh check; then
log_incident "FILE_CORRUPTION" "HIGH" "File integrity check failed"
create_forensic_backup
fi
}
restore_from_backup() {
local backup_file="$1"
if [ ! -f "$backup_file" ]; then
log_incident "RESTORE_ERROR" "HIGH" "Backup file not found: $backup_file"
return 1
fi
log_incident "RESTORE_START" "HIGH" "Starting restore from backup: $backup_file"
# Stop services
systemctl stop trilium
# Backup current state
mv /opt/trilium/data /opt/trilium/data.corrupt.$(date +%Y%m%d_%H%M%S)
# Restore from backup
if /usr/local/bin/trilium-backup.sh restore "$backup_file"; then
log_incident "RESTORE_SUCCESS" "MEDIUM" "Restore completed successfully"
systemctl start trilium
else
log_incident "RESTORE_FAILED" "CRITICAL" "Restore failed"
return 1
fi
}
generate_incident_report() {
local start_time="$1"
local end_time="$2"
local report_file="/tmp/incident_report_$(date +%Y%m%d_%H%M%S).txt"
cat > "$report_file" << EOF
TRILIUM SECURITY INCIDENT REPORT
Generated: $(date -Iseconds)
Period: $start_time to $end_time
INCIDENTS:
$(grep -A 5 -B 5 "\[$start_time\].*\[$end_time\]" "$INCIDENT_LOG")
SECURITY EVENTS:
$(sqlite3 /opt/trilium/data/document.db "
SELECT timestamp, type, data
FROM security_events
WHERE timestamp BETWEEN '$start_time' AND '$end_time'
ORDER BY timestamp DESC
")
SYSTEM STATUS:
Service Status: $(systemctl is-active trilium)
Database Integrity: $(sqlite3 /opt/trilium/data/document.db "PRAGMA integrity_check;")
Disk Usage: $(df -h /opt/trilium)
Memory Usage: $(free -h)
NETWORK STATUS:
$(netstat -tulpn | grep :8080)
EOF
echo "Incident report generated: $report_file"
# Email report
mail -s "Trilium Incident Report" -a "$report_file" "$ADMIN_EMAIL" < "$report_file"
}
# Main incident response dispatcher
case "$1" in
isolate)
isolate_system
;;
investigate-logins)
investigate_failed_logins "${2:-5}" "${3:-15}"
;;
check-integrity)
check_data_integrity
;;
restore)
restore_from_backup "$2"
;;
report)
generate_incident_report "$2" "$3"
;;
log)
log_incident "$2" "$3" "$4"
;;
*)
echo "Usage: $0 {isolate|investigate-logins [threshold] [window]|check-integrity|restore <backup>|report <start> <end>|log <type> <severity> <description>}"
exit 1
;;
esac
Security Assessment
Automated Security Assessment
#!/bin/bash
# Comprehensive Trilium security assessment
ASSESSMENT_DATE=$(date +%Y%m%d_%H%M%S)
REPORT_FILE="/tmp/trilium_security_assessment_$ASSESSMENT_DATE.txt"
SCORE=0
MAX_SCORE=0
# Colors for output
RED='\033[0;31m'
YELLOW='\033[1;33m'
GREEN='\033[0;32m'
NC='\033[0m' # No Color
print_status() {
local status="$1"
local message="$2"
local points="$3"
case "$status" in
"PASS")
echo -e "${GREEN}[PASS]${NC} $message (+$points points)"
SCORE=$((SCORE + points))
;;
"FAIL")
echo -e "${RED}[FAIL]${NC} $message"
;;
"WARN")
echo -e "${YELLOW}[WARN]${NC} $message"
;;
esac
MAX_SCORE=$((MAX_SCORE + points))
}
check_https_configuration() {
echo "=== HTTPS Configuration ==="
# Check if HTTPS is enabled
if curl -s -I https://localhost:8080 2>/dev/null | grep -q "HTTP/"; then
print_status "PASS" "HTTPS is configured" 20
else
print_status "FAIL" "HTTPS is not configured" 20
fi
# Check SSL certificate validity
if openssl s_client -connect localhost:443 -servername localhost </dev/null 2>/dev/null | grep -q "Verification: OK"; then
print_status "PASS" "SSL certificate is valid" 10
else
print_status "WARN" "SSL certificate validation failed" 10
fi
# Check for secure ciphers
local ciphers=$(nmap --script ssl-enum-ciphers -p 443 localhost 2>/dev/null | grep -c "TLS")
if [ "$ciphers" -gt 0 ]; then
print_status "PASS" "Secure TLS ciphers available" 10
else
print_status "WARN" "TLS cipher check inconclusive" 10
fi
echo
}
check_authentication_security() {
echo "=== Authentication Security ==="
# Check if password is set
local password_set=$(sqlite3 /opt/trilium/data/document.db "SELECT value FROM options WHERE name = 'passwordVerificationHash';" 2>/dev/null)
if [ -n "$password_set" ]; then
print_status "PASS" "Password authentication is configured" 15
else
print_status "FAIL" "Password authentication is not configured" 15
fi
# Check MFA status
local mfa_enabled=$(sqlite3 /opt/trilium/data/document.db "SELECT value FROM options WHERE name = 'mfaEnabled';" 2>/dev/null)
if [ "$mfa_enabled" = "true" ]; then
print_status "PASS" "Multi-factor authentication is enabled" 20
else
print_status "WARN" "Multi-factor authentication is not enabled" 20
fi
# Check session timeout
local session_timeout=$(grep -i "cookieMaxAge" /opt/trilium/config.ini 2>/dev/null | cut -d'=' -f2)
if [ "$session_timeout" -le 3600 ]; then
print_status "PASS" "Session timeout is appropriately configured" 10
else
print_status "WARN" "Session timeout may be too long" 10
fi
echo
}
check_file_permissions() {
echo "=== File Permissions ==="
# Check database permissions
local db_perms=$(stat -c "%a" /opt/trilium/data/document.db 2>/dev/null)
if [ "$db_perms" = "600" ] || [ "$db_perms" = "640" ]; then
print_status "PASS" "Database file permissions are secure" 10
else
print_status "FAIL" "Database file permissions are too permissive ($db_perms)" 10
fi
# Check data directory permissions
local dir_perms=$(stat -c "%a" /opt/trilium/data 2>/dev/null)
if [ "$dir_perms" = "700" ] || [ "$dir_perms" = "750" ]; then
print_status "PASS" "Data directory permissions are secure" 10
else
print_status "FAIL" "Data directory permissions are too permissive ($dir_perms)" 10
fi
# Check config file permissions
if [ -f /opt/trilium/config.ini ]; then
local config_perms=$(stat -c "%a" /opt/trilium/config.ini)
if [ "$config_perms" = "600" ] || [ "$config_perms" = "640" ]; then
print_status "PASS" "Configuration file permissions are secure" 5
else
print_status "WARN" "Configuration file permissions could be more secure ($config_perms)" 5
fi
fi
echo
}
check_network_security() {
echo "=== Network Security ==="
# Check firewall status
if ufw status | grep -q "Status: active"; then
print_status "PASS" "UFW firewall is active" 15
elif iptables -L | grep -q "DROP"; then
print_status "PASS" "Firewall rules are configured" 15
else
print_status "FAIL" "No firewall detected" 15
fi
# Check listening ports
local listening_ports=$(netstat -tulpn | grep :8080 | wc -l)
if [ "$listening_ports" -eq 1 ]; then
print_status "PASS" "Trilium is listening on expected port only" 10
else
print_status "WARN" "Multiple services or unexpected ports detected" 10
fi
# Check for direct database access
local db_ports=$(netstat -tulpn | grep -E ":1433|:3306|:5432" | wc -l)
if [ "$db_ports" -eq 0 ]; then
print_status "PASS" "No direct database ports exposed" 10
else
print_status "WARN" "Database ports may be exposed" 10
fi
echo
}
check_backup_security() {
echo "=== Backup Security ==="
# Check if backups exist
if [ -d "/opt/trilium/backups" ] && [ "$(ls -A /opt/trilium/backups)" ]; then
print_status "PASS" "Backup directory exists and contains files" 10
# Check backup encryption
local encrypted_backups=$(find /opt/trilium/backups -name "*.gpg" | wc -l)
local total_backups=$(find /opt/trilium/backups -type f | wc -l)
if [ "$encrypted_backups" -eq "$total_backups" ] && [ "$total_backups" -gt 0 ]; then
print_status "PASS" "All backups are encrypted" 15
elif [ "$encrypted_backups" -gt 0 ]; then
print_status "WARN" "Some backups are encrypted ($encrypted_backups/$total_backups)" 15
else
print_status "FAIL" "No encrypted backups found" 15
fi
else
print_status "FAIL" "No backup directory or backups found" 25
fi
echo
}
check_system_security() {
echo "=== System Security ==="
# Check system updates
local updates_available=$(apt list --upgradable 2>/dev/null | grep -c "upgradable")
if [ "$updates_available" -eq 0 ]; then
print_status "PASS" "System is up to date" 10
else
print_status "WARN" "$updates_available updates available" 10
fi
# Check fail2ban
if systemctl is-active --quiet fail2ban; then
print_status "PASS" "Fail2ban is active" 10
else
print_status "WARN" "Fail2ban is not active" 10
fi
# Check SSH security
if grep -q "PasswordAuthentication no" /etc/ssh/sshd_config 2>/dev/null; then
print_status "PASS" "SSH password authentication disabled" 10
else
print_status "WARN" "SSH password authentication may be enabled" 10
fi
# Check for root login
if grep -q "PermitRootLogin no" /etc/ssh/sshd_config 2>/dev/null; then
print_status "PASS" "SSH root login disabled" 5
else
print_status "WARN" "SSH root login may be enabled" 5
fi
echo
}
check_database_security() {
echo "=== Database Security ==="
# Check database integrity
local integrity_check=$(sqlite3 /opt/trilium/data/document.db "PRAGMA integrity_check;" 2>/dev/null)
if [ "$integrity_check" = "ok" ]; then
print_status "PASS" "Database integrity check passed" 15
else
print_status "FAIL" "Database integrity check failed" 15
fi
# Check for protected notes
local protected_notes=$(sqlite3 /opt/trilium/data/document.db "SELECT COUNT(*) FROM notes WHERE isProtected = 1;" 2>/dev/null)
if [ "$protected_notes" -gt 0 ]; then
print_status "PASS" "Protected notes are configured" 10
else
print_status "WARN" "No protected notes found" 10
fi
# Check encryption settings
local encryption_key=$(sqlite3 /opt/trilium/data/document.db "SELECT value FROM options WHERE name = 'encryptedDataKey';" 2>/dev/null)
if [ -n "$encryption_key" ]; then
print_status "PASS" "Encryption key is configured" 10
else
print_status "WARN" "No encryption key found" 10
fi
echo
}
check_log_security() {
echo "=== Logging and Monitoring ==="
# Check log directory
if [ -d "/var/log/trilium" ]; then
print_status "PASS" "Trilium log directory exists" 5
# Check log permissions
local log_perms=$(stat -c "%a" /var/log/trilium 2>/dev/null)
if [ "$log_perms" = "750" ] || [ "$log_perms" = "755" ]; then
print_status "PASS" "Log directory permissions are appropriate" 5
else
print_status "WARN" "Log directory permissions may be too restrictive or permissive" 5
fi
else
print_status "WARN" "No dedicated Trilium log directory found" 10
fi
# Check for security event logging
local security_events=$(sqlite3 /opt/trilium/data/document.db "SELECT COUNT(*) FROM security_events;" 2>/dev/null)
if [ "$security_events" -gt 0 ]; then
print_status "PASS" "Security events are being logged" 10
else
print_status "WARN" "No security events found in database" 10
fi
echo
}
generate_recommendations() {
echo "=== Security Recommendations ==="
if [ $SCORE -lt $((MAX_SCORE * 80 / 100)) ]; then
echo "⚠️ Your Trilium installation has significant security issues that should be addressed immediately:"
echo
# Check specific issues and provide recommendations
if ! curl -s -I https://localhost:8080 2>/dev/null | grep -q "HTTP/"; then
echo "🔴 CRITICAL: Enable HTTPS immediately"
echo " - Configure SSL certificate"
echo " - Set up reverse proxy with HTTPS"
echo " - Redirect all HTTP traffic to HTTPS"
echo
fi
local mfa_enabled=$(sqlite3 /opt/trilium/data/document.db "SELECT value FROM options WHERE name = 'mfaEnabled';" 2>/dev/null)
if [ "$mfa_enabled" != "true" ]; then
echo "🟡 HIGH: Enable Multi-Factor Authentication"
echo " - Go to Options → Security → Multi-Factor Authentication"
echo " - Generate TOTP secret and configure authenticator app"
echo " - Save recovery codes securely"
echo
fi
if ! systemctl is-active --quiet fail2ban; then
echo "🟡 MEDIUM: Install and configure fail2ban"
echo " - apt install fail2ban"
echo " - Configure jail rules for SSH and web services"
echo " - Monitor failed authentication attempts"
echo
fi
if [ ! -d "/opt/trilium/backups" ] || [ ! "$(ls -A /opt/trilium/backups 2>/dev/null)" ]; then
echo "🟡 HIGH: Set up encrypted backups"
echo " - Configure automated daily backups"
echo " - Encrypt backups with GPG"
echo " - Test backup restoration procedures"
echo " - Store backups in secure off-site location"
echo
fi
fi
echo "💡 General Security Best Practices:"
echo " - Keep system and Trilium updated"
echo " - Use strong, unique passwords"
echo " - Regularly review access logs"
echo " - Implement network segmentation"
echo " - Monitor for security events"
echo " - Maintain incident response procedures"
echo
}
# Main assessment execution
{
echo "TRILIUM SECURITY ASSESSMENT REPORT"
echo "Generated: $(date -Iseconds)"
echo "=========================================="
echo
check_https_configuration
check_authentication_security
check_file_permissions
check_network_security
check_backup_security
check_system_security
check_database_security
check_log_security
echo "=========================================="
echo "ASSESSMENT SUMMARY"
echo "=========================================="
echo "Score: $SCORE / $MAX_SCORE ($(($SCORE * 100 / $MAX_SCORE))%)"
echo
if [ $SCORE -eq $MAX_SCORE ]; then
echo "🎉 EXCELLENT: Your Trilium installation follows security best practices!"
elif [ $SCORE -ge $((MAX_SCORE * 80 / 100)) ]; then
echo "✅ GOOD: Your Trilium installation is well-secured with minor improvements needed."
elif [ $SCORE -ge $((MAX_SCORE * 60 / 100)) ]; then
echo "⚠️ FAIR: Your Trilium installation has some security issues that should be addressed."
else
echo "🚨 POOR: Your Trilium installation has significant security vulnerabilities."
fi
echo
generate_recommendations
} | tee "$REPORT_FILE"
echo "Security assessment completed. Report saved to: $REPORT_FILE"
# Email report if configured
if [ -n "$ADMIN_EMAIL" ]; then
mail -s "Trilium Security Assessment Report" "$ADMIN_EMAIL" < "$REPORT_FILE"
fi
Security Checklist
Pre-Deployment Checklist
# Trilium Security Pre-Deployment Checklist
## Infrastructure Security
- [ ] Server OS is updated and hardened
- [ ] Firewall rules are configured and tested
- [ ] SSH is properly secured (key-based auth, no root login)
- [ ] SSL certificates are valid and properly configured
- [ ] Reverse proxy is configured with security headers
- [ ] Intrusion detection system is installed and configured
## Application Security
- [ ] Trilium is updated to latest stable version
- [ ] Strong master password is set
- [ ] Multi-factor authentication is enabled
- [ ] Session timeouts are appropriately configured
- [ ] CSRF protection is enabled
- [ ] Content Security Policy headers are set
- [ ] API tokens are properly secured
## Data Protection
- [ ] Database file permissions are restrictive (600/640)
- [ ] Data directory permissions are secure (700/750)
- [ ] Encrypted backups are configured and tested
- [ ] Backup retention policy is defined
- [ ] File integrity monitoring is implemented
- [ ] Data loss prevention measures are in place
## Operational Security
- [ ] Security logging is enabled and configured
- [ ] Log rotation is properly set up
- [ ] Monitoring and alerting systems are operational
- [ ] Incident response procedures are documented
- [ ] Security assessment tools are installed
- [ ] Staff training is completed
## Compliance and Governance
- [ ] Security policies are documented
- [ ] Access control procedures are defined
- [ ] Audit requirements are identified
- [ ] Compliance standards are addressed
- [ ] Regular security reviews are scheduled
- [ ] Penetration testing is planned
This comprehensive security guide provides detailed procedures and best practices for securing Trilium installations across all environments. Regular review and updates of these procedures ensure ongoing security effectiveness as threats evolve.
Remember: Security is not a one-time configuration but an ongoing process requiring continuous monitoring, assessment, and improvement.