Security & Content Moderation

CoAI.Dev provides comprehensive security and content moderation features to ensure safe, compliant, and secure AI interactions. These tools help protect your platform from inappropriate content while maintaining regulatory compliance.

Overview

The security system includes multiple layers of protection:

🛡️ Content Filtering: Multi-method content moderation
📋 Compliance Tools: Regulatory requirement support
🔐 Access Control: User authentication and authorization
📊 Audit Logging: Complete activity tracking
⚠️ Real-time Monitoring: Threat detection and response

Compliance Ready

Our content moderation system is designed to meet various regulatory requirements including content filtering mandates, data protection laws, and platform safety standards.

Content Moderation Methods

Available Moderation Techniques

CoAI.Dev supports multiple content moderation approaches that can be used individually or in combination:

Keyword-Based Filtering

Fast and efficient filtering using predefined word lists:

Custom Word Lists: Add your own prohibited terms
Category-Based: Organize by content types (violence, spam, etc.)
Language Support: Multi-language keyword detection
Real-time Updates: Instant updates to filter lists

Configuration Example:

{
  "keyword_filter": {
    "enabled": true,
    "lists": [
      {
        "name": "prohibited_terms",
        "words": ["spam", "abuse", "harmful_content"],
        "action": "block",
        "severity": "high"
      }
    ],
    "case_sensitive": false,
    "whole_words_only": true
  }
}

Configuration Setup

Initial Configuration

Access Security Settings

Navigate to Admin Panel → Security & Moderation → Content Filtering

Choose Moderation Methods

Select one or more moderation approaches:

Enable keyword filtering for basic protection
Add regex patterns for advanced detection
Configure AI moderation for comprehensive analysis
Set model-specific rules as needed

Configure Actions

Define what happens when violations are detected:

Block: Prevent content from being processed
Flag: Mark content for review but allow processing
Replace: Substitute filtered content with placeholders
Log: Record violations for analysis

Test Configuration

Use the built-in testing tools to verify your setup:

Test sample content against your filters
Verify API connections for external services
Review action logs for proper operation

Baidu Cloud Setup (Recommended)

For comprehensive Chinese content moderation:

Create Baidu Cloud Account

Visit Baidu Cloud Console
Register for an account and complete verification
Navigate to the Content Moderation service

Enable Services

Activate Content Moderation API
Configure moderation categories and policies
Set up custom word lists if needed
Obtain API credentials (API Key and Secret Key)

Configure in CoAI.Dev

Go to Security Settings → AI Moderation
Select "Baidu Cloud" as provider
Enter your API credentials
Configure moderation categories and thresholds
Test the connection and save settings

Moderation Scope

Input Filtering

Content moderation applies to user inputs:

User Prompts: All user-generated prompts and questions
File Uploads: Text content in uploaded documents
System Instructions: Custom prompts and templates
API Requests: Content sent through API endpoints

Output Filtering

AI-generated content is also monitored:

Model Responses: All AI-generated text content
Generated Images: Visual content analysis (if supported)
Suggested Prompts: Auto-generated prompt suggestions
System Messages: Error messages and notifications

Response Actions

When Violations Are Detected

The system can take various actions based on your configuration:

Complete Content Blocking

Immediately stop processing
Display user-friendly error message
Log violation details for review
Prevent any output generation

User Experience:

🛡️ Content Policy Violation

Your request couldn't be processed due to content policy restrictions. 
Please review our guidelines and try again with appropriate content.

[Learn More About Our Policies]

Advanced Security Features

Access Control

Implement comprehensive access control:

IP Allowlisting: Restrict access to specific IP ranges
Geographic Restrictions: Block access from certain countries
User Agent Filtering: Control browser and API client access
Rate Limiting: Prevent abuse and DDoS attacks

Audit Logging

Complete audit trail for security events:

{
  "timestamp": "2024-01-15T10:30:00Z",
  "event_type": "content_violation",
  "user_id": "user_12345",
  "violation_type": "inappropriate_content",
  "content_hash": "sha256:abc123...",
  "action_taken": "blocked",
  "moderation_method": "baidu_ai",
  "confidence_score": 0.95
}

Real-time Monitoring

Monitor security events in real-time:

Dashboard Alerts: Visual indicators of security events
Email Notifications: Alerts for severe violations
Webhook Integration: Send events to external systems
Automated Responses: Trigger actions based on patterns

Compliance Features

Regulatory Compliance

Support for various regulatory requirements:

GDPR, CCPA, and Privacy Laws

Data Minimization: Only collect necessary information
Retention Policies: Automatic data cleanup
User Rights: Access, deletion, and portability
Consent Management: Track and manage user consent

Privacy Controls:

Anonymize user data in logs
Encrypt sensitive information
Secure data transmission
Regular privacy audits

Best Practices

Configuration Recommendations

Start Conservative: Begin with strict filtering and adjust based on feedback
Regular Updates: Keep filter lists and patterns current
Monitor Performance: Track false positives and negatives
User Education: Provide clear guidelines about acceptable content

Performance Optimization

Caching: Cache moderation results for repeated content
Async Processing: Use background processing for complex analysis
Batch Operations: Process multiple items together when possible
Resource Monitoring: Track API usage and costs

Team Training

Administrator Training: Proper configuration and management
Moderation Team: Content review and decision-making
Support Staff: Handling user appeals and questions
Regular Updates: Keep team informed of policy changes

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

High False Positive Rate

Problem: Legitimate content being blocked inappropriately

Solutions:

Adjust moderation thresholds and sensitivity
Review and refine keyword lists
Add exceptions for common false positives
Implement user appeal processes
Regular review of flagged content patterns

API Connection Failures

Problem: External moderation services not responding

Solutions:

Verify API credentials and service status
Check network connectivity and firewall settings
Implement fallback moderation methods
Monitor API rate limits and quotas
Set up health checks and alerts

Performance Issues

Slow Moderation: Optimize filter complexity and API timeouts
Resource Usage: Monitor CPU and memory usage during filtering
Cost Management: Track and optimize external API usage
User Experience: Balance security with response times

Effective security and content moderation are essential for a safe AI platform. Continue with Analytics & Monitoring to track your security metrics, or explore User Management for access control features.

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