Security Recipe Framework: Core Architecture and Components

Problem/Motivation

With Drupal 11's Recipe API, we have an opportunity to create a standardized security recipe that delivers FedRAMP and HIPAA compliance out-of-the-box. Currently, organizations must manually configure dozens of modules and settings, leading to inconsistent implementations and potential security gaps.

Steps to reproduce

1. Create a new Drupal 11 site
2. Try to implement FedRAMP or HIPAA security requirements
3. Note the absence of a cohesive security recipe
4. Observe the manual configuration of multiple security modules required

Proposed resolution

Create a "Secure Drupal" recipe using Drupal 11's Recipe API that includes:

• Core security module dependencies
• Predefined security configurations
• Layered architecture (application, database, file system, cache, web server)
• Compliance-ready default settings
• Integration with existing security modules through recipe extension points

Remaining tasks

1. Define recipe structure using Recipe API
2. Map compliance controls to Drupal components
3. Create baseline configurations for security layers
4. Develop test cases to validate security implementation
5. Document recipe usage and implementation

User interface changes

• New "Secure Drupal" recipe option in Drupal 11 installation
• Security compliance dashboard in administration interface

API changes

• New Recipe API implementations for security-focused recipes
• Security event subscribers for audit logging

Data model changes

• Recipe-specific configuration entities
• Security compliance status storage