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    How to Secure Turso

    Step-by-step guide to securing your Turso edge database with libSQL.

    Turso Security Context

    Turso provides SQLite at the edge using libSQL, with embedded replicas for local-first applications. Token management and replica security are key areas to configure.

    Security Checklist

    1

    Secure database tokens

    Critical

    Store Turso tokens securely in environment variables.

    2

    Configure token permissions

    Critical

    Use read-only tokens where write access isn't needed.

    3

    Review embedded replicas security

    Critical

    Understand security implications of embedded SQLite replicas.

    4

    Configure group access

    Set appropriate permissions for database groups.

    5

    Review edge architecture

    Understand SQLite-at-edge security implications.

    6

    Enable audit logging

    Track database access and modifications.

    7

    Configure team permissions

    Set appropriate access levels for team members.

    8

    Review libSQL features

    Understand libSQL-specific security features.

    9

    Configure sync settings

    Set appropriate sync intervals for replicas.

    10

    Review schema changes

    Audit database schema modifications.

    11

    Configure backups

    Verify backup settings are appropriate.

    12

    Review replication security

    Understand replica security model.

    13

    Configure monitoring

    Set up alerts for suspicious activity.

    14

    Review query limits

    Set appropriate query size limits.

    15

    Test token rotation

    Plan for token rotation procedures.

    16

    Run security scan

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