MechaMesh Security Whitepaper

Version 1.0 | Last Updated: May 2025

Contents

CONFIDENTIAL

MechaMesh Security Architecture

This document provides a comprehensive overview of the security measures, protocols, and architecture implemented in the MechaMesh platform to ensure the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of the system and its data.

Executive Summary

MechaMesh implements a comprehensive security framework designed to protect all aspects of the platform, from blockchain transactions to robot firmware and user data. Our security approach is based on the following key principles:

Defense in depth with multiple security layers
Zero-trust architecture for all system components
End-to-end encryption for all sensitive data
Formal verification of critical smart contracts
Regular security audits and penetration testing

MechaMesh has achieved SOC 2 Type II compliance and is currently undergoing ISO 27001 certification. Our platform undergoes regular security assessments by independent third-party security firms.

Security Certifications

SOC 2 Type II
GDPR Compliant
ISO 27001 (In Progress)

Threat Response

24/7 Security Monitoring
Incident Response Team
Bug Bounty Program

Key Security Features

Multi-factor Authentication
Hardware Security Modules
Secure Enclaves for Keys

Security Architecture

MechaMesh employs a multi-layered security architecture that protects all aspects of the platform. Our security model follows the principle of defense in depth, ensuring that the compromise of a single security control does not lead to a complete system breach.

Key Components

Blockchain Security Layer

Secures all on-chain transactions, smart contracts, and token operations through formal verification, multi-signature requirements, and time-locked operations.

Robot Security Layer

Protects robot firmware, communications, and operations through secure boot, attestation, encrypted communications, and hardware security modules.

Data Security Layer

Ensures data confidentiality, integrity, and availability through encryption, access controls, and secure storage mechanisms.

Application Security Layer

Protects the platform's web and mobile interfaces through secure authentication, authorization, input validation, and output encoding.

Threat Model and Risk Assessment

MechaMesh employs the STRIDE threat modeling methodology to identify and mitigate potential security threats. Our comprehensive threat model addresses the following categories of threats:

Threat Category	Description	Risk Level
Spoofing	Impersonation of users, robots, or system components	Medium
Tampering	Unauthorized modification of data or code	High
Repudiation	Denial of actions performed by users or system	Low
Information Disclosure	Unauthorized access to sensitive data	High
Denial of Service	Disruption of system availability	Medium
Elevation of Privilege	Gaining unauthorized access rights	High

Mitigation Strategies

For each identified threat, MechaMesh implements specific mitigation strategies to reduce the risk to acceptable levels. Key mitigation strategies include:

Smart Contract Vulnerabilities

Formal verification of all critical smart contracts
Multiple independent security audits
Time-locked upgrades with multi-signature approval

Robot Firmware Attacks

Secure boot with hardware-based root of trust
Signed firmware updates with rollback protection
Runtime integrity monitoring

Cryptographic Implementation

MechaMesh employs state-of-the-art cryptographic algorithms and protocols to ensure the security of all data and communications. Our cryptographic implementation follows industry best practices and is regularly reviewed by cryptography experts.

Key Cryptographic Components

Encryption Algorithms

MechaMesh uses the following encryption algorithms for different security requirements:

AES-256-GCM for symmetric encryption
RSA-4096 and ECC P-384 for asymmetric encryption
SHA-384 for hashing functions

Key Management

Secure key management is critical to the overall security of the platform:

Hardware Security Modules (HSMs) for critical key storage
Secure key generation using NIST-approved random number generators
Key rotation policies based on key usage and sensitivity

Note on Quantum Resistance

MechaMesh is actively researching and implementing post-quantum cryptographic algorithms to ensure long-term security against quantum computing threats. Our roadmap includes the gradual transition to quantum-resistant algorithms for all critical security functions.

Disclaimer: This security whitepaper provides an overview of MechaMesh's security architecture and practices. While we strive to maintain the highest security standards, no system can guarantee absolute security. MechaMesh continuously improves its security measures based on evolving threats and best practices.