As a legal analyst,
I need to access the platform without risk of data breaches
So that sensitive legal documents remain protected.
Why This Priority
The legacy system has exposed API keys and hardcoded credentials. This is a critical security vulnerability that must be resolved before any other work.
Independent Test
Can be fully tested by attempting to find any hardcoded credentials in the codebase and verifying all secrets are loaded from secure configuration.
Acceptance Scenarios
Success Criteria
- SC-M1-001 Zero hardcoded credentials found in codebase (automated scan passes)
- SC-M1-002 100% of user inputs validated before processing
- SC-M1-003 Security audit completes with zero critical or high vulnerabilities