holaOS

holaOS Security Hardening Guide

Least-privilege permissions

• Limit connector access: Each connected system (your CRM, email, database, etc.) should only give holaOS permission to do what it absolutely needs—not blanket admin access. For example, if you only need to read customer data, don't grant write permissions.
• Rotate credentials regularly: Change passwords and API keys (digital access tokens) for all 100+ connected systems every 30-90 days. Compromised credentials expire faster this way.
• Use separate service accounts: Create dedicated login accounts just for holaOS instead of reusing employee credentials. If holaOS is breached, attackers can't impersonate real people.
• Audit who can configure agents: Only trusted admins should be able to add new integrations or modify what data holaOS can access.

Network isolation

• Run holaOS on isolated networks: Keep the machine(s) running holaOS on a separate network segment from your main employee computers and internet-facing systems—this prevents attackers from jumping between networks if holaOS is compromised.
• Block unexpected outbound connections: Use firewall rules to allow holaOS to only communicate with systems you've explicitly connected. Deny all other internet traffic by default.
• Restrict local file access: Limit which folders on your computers holaOS can read and write to. Don't give it access to your entire hard drive.

Monitoring

• Log all connector activity: Track what holaOS does when it accesses each connected system—who logged in, what data was queried, when. Review logs weekly for unusual patterns.
• Alert on failed authentication: Set up automatic warnings if holaOS repeatedly tries to connect with wrong credentials, or if new systems suddenly connect—this signals a breach attempt.
• Monitor for data movement: Watch for large or unusual data exports leaving your network. Compromised agents often try to steal data externally.

Red flags to watch for

• Unexpected new integrations: If holaOS suddenly connects to systems you didn't authorize, an attacker may have gained admin access.
• Strange agent behavior: If agents start making requests that contradict your setup (e.g., deleting data, accessing restricted systems, sending emails to unknown addresses), disconnect holaOS immediately and investigate.
• Dependency update warnings: If holaOS alerts you that underlying code libraries have security vulnerabilities, update immediately. Don't ignore these notifications.
• Credentials appearing in logs or error messages: If passwords, API keys, or secrets show up in plain text anywhere, immediately rotate those credentials and review how they were exposed.