Installation Guide
Complete step-by-step guide to installing and configuring perfecXion AI Security Platform. Follow our security-first approach to deploy robust AI security controls across development, staging, and production environments with confidence.
Table of Contents
Prerequisites: System Requirements
Before installing perfecXion AI Security Platform, ensure your system meets the minimum requirements for optimal performance and security. Our platform is designed to work across various environments while maintaining enterprise-grade security standards.
Hardware Requirements
- CPU: Minimum 4 cores, Recommended 8+ cores
- RAM: Minimum 8GB, Recommended 16GB+
- Storage: Minimum 50GB, SSD recommended
- Network: Stable internet connection required
Software Requirements
- OS: Linux (Ubuntu 20.04+), macOS 11+, Windows 10+
- Docker: Version 20.10+ (recommended)
- Python: Version 3.8+ (if not using Docker)
- Node.js: Version 16+ (for web interface)
Installation: Step-by-Step Setup
Follow these steps to install perfecXion AI Security Platform. We provide multiple installation methods to suit your environment and security requirements.
Docker Installation (Recommended)
The fastest and most secure way to deploy perfecXion. Docker ensures consistent environments and isolates the application for enhanced security.
Quick Install Command
# Download and run the installation script curl -fsSL https://install.perfecxion.ai | bash # Or use Docker Compose docker-compose up -d perfecxion
Security Features
- • Container isolation and security
- • Automatic security updates
- • Built-in vulnerability scanning
- • Secure default configurations
Manual Installation
For environments where Docker isn't available or for custom deployments with specific requirements.
Python Installation
# Clone the repository git clone https://github.com/perfecxion/ai-security-platform.git cd ai-security-platform # Create virtual environment python -m venv venv source venv/bin/activate # On Windows: venv\Scripts\activate # Install dependencies pip install -r requirements.txt # Run the application python main.py
Configuration: Security Settings
Configure perfecXion with your specific security requirements and environment settings. Our platform provides flexible configuration options while maintaining security best practices.
Security Configuration
- • API key management
- • Authentication settings
- • Encryption configuration
- • Access control policies
Data Configuration
- • Database connections
- • Logging configuration
- • Backup settings
- • Data retention policies
Network Configuration
- • Proxy settings
- • Firewall rules
- • SSL/TLS configuration
- • Load balancer setup
Configuration File Example
# config.yaml
security:
api_keys:
- name: "production-key"
key: "undefined"
permissions: ["read", "write", "admin"]
authentication:
method: "jwt"
session_timeout: 3600
max_login_attempts: 5
monitoring:
log_level: "info"
metrics_enabled: true
alerting:
email: "security@company.com"
webhook: "https://hooks.slack.com/..."
database:
type: "postgresql"
host: "localhost"
port: 5432
name: "perfecxion_security"
ssl_mode: "require"Verification: Testing Your Setup
Verify that your perfecXion installation is working correctly and all security features are properly configured before deploying to production.
Health Check
Run Health Check
# Check system health
curl -X GET http://localhost:8080/health
# Expected response:
{
"status": "healthy",
"version": "2.1.0",
"services": {
"database": "connected",
"security_engine": "running",
"monitoring": "active"
}
}Security Test
Run Security Scan
# Test security features
curl -X POST http://localhost:8080/api/v1/scan \
-H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"target": "test-system", "scan_type": "quick"}'