# Security Layer Components

#### Security Layer Components

Swarm's security architecture incorporates multiple layers, each designed to address specific aspects of system protection. These components ensure robust security across the platform:

| **Layer**            | **Function**                                                                        | **Implementation**                                                                                              |
| -------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Edge Security**    | Prevents external threats such as DDoS attacks and web application vulnerabilities. | **Cloud-native protection**, including DDoS mitigation and Web Application Firewall (WAF).                      |
| **Access Control**   | Manages user and service access with authentication and authorization mechanisms.   | **Multi-factor authentication (MFA)** and **Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)** to ensure secure access.         |
| **Network Security** | Protects data in transit and ensures secure communication between nodes.            | **Mesh VPN** using **WireGuard** and encryption protocols like **TLS 1.3**.                                     |
| **Runtime Security** | Secures running applications and detects anomalies during execution.                | **Container isolation** with **secure enclaves** for protected computation, and runtime monitoring for threats. |

This multi-layered approach ensures Swarm provides a secure, resilient environment for handling sensitive workloads, aligning with industry best practices for modern cloud infrastructure.