Military-Grade Secure File Transfer Platform with End-to-End Encryption
Enterprise-Grade Full-Stack Platform with MITM Detection & ACID-Compliant Database
Key-Bridge is a production-ready, enterprise-grade secure file transfer platform that transforms how organizations share sensitive data. Featuring military-grade end-to-end encryption, real-time MITM (Man-in-the-Middle) detection, and ACID-compliant database architecture, Key-Bridge ensures your files remain confidential and verifiable throughout the entire transfer lifecycle. Built on proven cryptographic standards (AES-256-GCM, Diffie-Hellman, SHA-256), our platform provides the security backbone for confidential communications in government, healthcare, finance, and enterprise environments.
Key-Bridge addresses critical challenges in secure file transfer through:
- π End-to-End Encryption: Military-grade AES-256-GCM with authenticated encryption
- π€ Diffie-Hellman Key Exchange: 2048-bit secure key derivation (RFC 3526 MODP Group 14)
- π‘οΈ MITM Detection: Virtual Rendezvous Hash (VRH) cryptographic fingerprinting
- π§ Out-of-Band Verification: Split-key architecture with encrypted email distribution
- ποΈ ACID Compliance: Enterprise PostgreSQL with atomicity, consistency, isolation, durability
Key Differentiators:
- Production-ready architecture with comprehensive security layers
- Real-time man-in-the-middle attack detection and alerts
- Split-key cryptography preventing single-point compromise
- ACID-compliant database ensuring data integrity
- Comprehensive audit trail and security monitoring
- Diffie-Hellman Key Exchange: 2048-bit MODP Group (RFC 3526) for secure key derivation
- AES-256-GCM Encryption: Authenticated encryption with 256-bit keys, 96-bit IVs, 128-bit tags
- Argon2id Password Hashing: Memory-hard hashing (time=3, memory=64MB, parallelism=4)
- HMAC-SHA256: Message authentication codes for data integrity
- CSPRNG: Cryptographically secure random number generation (os.urandom)
- Virtual Rendezvous Hash (VRH): SHA-256 fingerprinting for session integrity
- Public Key Verification: Automatic detection of man-in-the-middle attacks
- Session Integrity Validation: Real-time cryptographic verification on every file access
- Admin Alerts: Automatic notifications on detected attacks
- Audit Trail: Comprehensive logging of all security events
- Email-Based Key Distribution: Half of decryption key sent via encrypted email (OOB)
- Split-Key Architecture: Key fragments stored separately (database + email)
- OTP Email Verification: Two-factor authentication for account security
- Secure Session Links: One-time session URLs with embedded key shares
- Expiration Controls: Time-based session expiry (default 24 hours)
- Atomicity: All-or-nothing transaction commits with automatic rollbacks
- Consistency: CHECK constraints, foreign keys, triggers for data validation
- Isolation: Configurable isolation levels (READ_COMMITTED, SERIALIZABLE)
- Durability: WAL (Write-Ahead Logging) for crash recovery
- Connection Pooling: 1-10 concurrent PostgreSQL connections
- Row-Level Locking: Prevents race conditions in concurrent operations
- REST API Backend: Flask-based API with rate limiting (1000/hour, 100/min)
- Interactive Frontend: React 18 with Framer Motion animations
- Real-Time Updates: 60-second polling for session status
- Admin Dashboard: Live security metrics, MITM stats, user management
- Docker Support: Containerized deployment with docker-compose
- Comprehensive Monitoring: Drift detection, performance metrics, audit logs
Key-Bridge employs a 7-layer defense-in-depth security architecture:
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β β’ Encrypted File Upload β’ Session Management β
β β’ Real-time Status Updates β’ Security Dashboards β
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β β’ Rate Limiting (1000/hour) β’ Input Validation β
β β’ CORS Security β’ SQL Injection Prevention β
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β Engine β β Manager β β Service β
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β Key Exchange β β Database β β Email β
β (2048-bit) β β β’ ACID Trans. β β Deliveryβ
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β Encryption ββββββββββββ MITM Detection β
β β’ 256-bit Keys β β β’ VRH Hashing β
β β’ 96-bit IV β β β’ Key Verify β
β β’ 128-bit Tags β β β’ Admin Alerts β
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β Encrypted File Storage (data/encrypted_messages/) β
β β’ AES-256-GCM Encrypted Files β’ SHA-256 Integrity Checks β
β β’ Automatic Cleanup β’ Expiration Controls β
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Security Layers:
- Transport Security: HTTPS/TLS 1.3 encryption in transit
- Authentication: JWT tokens + Argon2id password hashing + OTP verification
- Authorization: Role-based access control (RBAC) with session permissions
- Cryptography: Diffie-Hellman + AES-256-GCM + HMAC-SHA256
- MITM Detection: Virtual Rendezvous Hash (VRH) fingerprinting
- Application Security: Rate limiting, input validation, SQL injection prevention
- Data Security: ACID transactions, encrypted storage, comprehensive audit logs
For detailed architecture documentation, see:
- π PROJECT_OVERVIEW.md - Complete system architecture
- ποΈ DATABASE_ARCHITECTURE.md - Database schema & ACID compliance
- π§ BACKEND_ARCHITECTURE.md - Flask backend & API endpoints
- βοΈ FRONTEND_ARCHITECTURE.md - React components & UI/UX
| Component | Technology | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Frontend Framework | React 18.2 + Vite | Modern reactive UI with hot module replacement |
| UI Styling | Tailwind CSS 3.4 | Utility-first responsive design system |
| Animation Library | Framer Motion | Smooth 60fps animations and transitions |
| State Management | Zustand | Lightweight centralized state management |
| HTTP Client | Axios | Promise-based API communication |
| Backend Framework | Flask 3.0 | Lightweight Python web framework |
| Database | PostgreSQL 16+ | ACID-compliant relational database |
| Connection Pooling | psycopg2 | PostgreSQL connection management (1-10 pool) |
| Password Hashing | Argon2id | Memory-hard secure password hashing |
| Encryption | AES-256-GCM (Cryptography.io) | Authenticated encryption with NIST compliance |
| Key Exchange | Diffie-Hellman 2048-bit | RFC 3526 MODP Group 14 |
| Integrity Verification | HMAC-SHA256 | Message authentication codes |
| Authentication | JWT (HS256) | JSON Web Tokens for stateless auth |
| Email Delivery | SMTP + TLS | Encrypted out-of-band key distribution |
| Background Jobs | APScheduler | Scheduled session cleanup and maintenance |
| Logging | Python Logging + RotatingFileHandler | Structured application logs |
| Containerization | Docker + Docker Compose | Portable deployment environment |
KeyBridge/
βββ π app/ # π₯οΈ Flask Backend Application
β βββ main.py # Main Flask app & routes
β βββ database.py # Database manager with ACID
β βββ π config/ # Configuration management
β β βββ settings.py # Environment settings
β βββ π services/ # Business logic layer
β β βββ auth_service.py # Authentication & authorization
β β βββ session_service.py # Session management
β β βββ crypto_service.py # Core cryptography (DH, AES)
β β βββ file_encryption_service.py # File encryption/decryption
β β βββ crypto_enforcement_service.py # MITM detection (VRH)
β β βββ admin_service.py # Admin operations
β β βββ oob_email_service.py # Out-of-band email
β β βββ cleanup_service.py # Scheduled cleanup tasks
β βββ π utils/ # Utility functions
β β βββ jwt_utils.py # JWT token handling
β β βββ password.py # Argon2id hashing
β β βββ logger.py # Structured logging
β β βββ audit.py # Audit logging
β β βββ vrh.py # VRH calculation
β β βββ split_key.py # Key splitting
β βββ π workers/ # Background workers
β β βββ email_worker.py # Email queue processor
β βββ π tests/ # Test suites
β βββ unit/ # Unit tests
β βββ integration/ # Integration tests
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βββ π frontend/ # βοΈ React Web Interface
β βββ π src/ # React source code
β β βββ App.jsx # Root component
β β βββ π pages/ # Page components
β β β βββ Home.jsx
β β β βββ Login.jsx
β β β βββ Register.jsx
β β β βββ Dashboard.jsx
β β β βββ CreateSession.jsx
β β β βββ JoinSession.jsx
β β β βββ SessionDetail.jsx
β β β βββ AdminDashboard.jsx
β β βββ π components/ # Reusable components (35+)
β β β βββ AnimatedNavbar.jsx
β β β βββ SessionCard.jsx
β β β βββ FileUpload.jsx
β β β βββ StatsCard.jsx
β β β βββ Aurora.jsx # Background effects
β β β βββ ChromaGrid.jsx
β β βββ π services/ # API integration
β β β βββ api.js # Axios client
β β β βββ auth.js # Auth API
β β β βββ session.js # Session API
β β β βββ admin.js # Admin API
β β βββ π store/ # State management
β β β βββ authStore.js # Zustand auth store
β β βββ π lib/ # Utilities
β β βββ utils.js # Helper functions
β βββ package.json # Node.js dependencies
β βββ vite.config.js # Vite configuration
β βββ tailwind.config.js # Tailwind CSS config
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βββ π sql/ # ποΈ Database Schemas
β βββ π schema/
β βββ 01_initialize_database.sql
β βββ 02_create_core_tables.sql
β βββ 03_create_session_tables.sql
β βββ 04_create_audit_tables.sql
β βββ 05_create_indexes.sql
β βββ 06_create_functions.sql
β βββ 07_create_triggers.sql
β βββ 08_create_views.sql
β βββ 09_insert_seed_data.sql
β βββ 10_acid_compliance.sql
β βββ REBUILD_DATABASE.sql
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βββ π config/ # βοΈ Configuration Files
β βββ dev.env # Development config
β βββ prod.env # Production config
β βββ logging.conf # Logging config
β βββ smtp.json # SMTP config
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βββ π scripts/ # π§ Utility Scripts
β βββ setup_database.ps1 # Database initialization
β βββ create_admin_user.py # Create admin account
β βββ test_api_endpoints.py # API testing
β βββ verify_password_security.py # Security validation
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βββ π docs/ # π Documentation
β βββ PROJECT_OVERVIEW.md # Complete project guide
β βββ DATABASE_ARCHITECTURE.md # Database documentation
β βββ BACKEND_ARCHITECTURE.md # Backend documentation
β βββ FRONTEND_ARCHITECTURE.md # Frontend documentation
β βββ VIRTUAL_ENV_SETUP.md # Environment setup
β βββ ACID_COMPLIANCE.md # ACID implementation
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βββ π data/ # π¦ Application Data
β βββ encrypted_messages/ # Encrypted files storage
β βββ tokens/ # Token cache
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βββ π logs/ # π Application Logs
β βββ app.log
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βββ π src/ # π Core Cryptography
β βββ π aead/
β β βββ aes_gcm.py # AES-256-GCM implementation
β βββ π dh/
β βββ dh_keygen.py # DH key generation
β βββ dh_exchange.py # DH key exchange
β βββ dh_kdf.py # Key derivation function
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βββ π requirements.txt # Python dependencies
βββ π docker-compose.yml # Docker orchestration
βββ π Dockerfile # Docker image config
βββ π LICENSE # MIT License
βββ π README.md # This file
- Python 3.11+ | Node.js 18+ | PostgreSQL 16+
Complete setup guide: VIRTUAL_ENV_SETUP.md
# Clone repository
git clone https://github.com/Surya-Hariharan/Key-Bridge.git
cd Key-Bridge
# Backend setup
python -m venv venv
venv\Scripts\activate # Windows | source venv/bin/activate (Linux/Mac)
pip install -r requirements.txt
# Database setup
psql -U postgres -d keybridge_db -f sql/schema/REBUILD_DATABASE.sql
# Frontend setup
cd frontend
npm install
# Run application
# Terminal 1: python -m app.main
# Terminal 2: npm run devAccess: Frontend at http://localhost:5173 | Backend at http://localhost:5000
| Component | Implementation | Spec |
|---|---|---|
| Key Exchange | Diffie-Hellman | 2048-bit RFC 3526 MODP Group 14 |
| Encryption | AES-256-GCM | NIST FIPS 197, 256-bit keys, 96-bit IV, 128-bit tags |
| Password Hashing | Argon2id | time=3, memory=64MB, parallelism=4, OWASP compliant |
| MITM Detection | VRH (Virtual Rendezvous Hash) | SHA-256 fingerprinting |
| Authentication | JWT Tokens | HS256 with secure secret keys |
| Message Authentication | HMAC-SHA256 | Data integrity verification |
| Random Generation | CSPRNG | os.urandom for cryptographic security |
| Transport Security | HTTPS/TLS 1.3 | Encryption in transit |
# Build and start all services
docker-compose up -d
# View logs
docker-compose logs -f backend
# Stop services
docker-compose downThe provided docker-compose.yml includes:
- PostgreSQL 16: Database with health checks
- Flask Backend: API server with auto-restart
- React Frontend: Nginx-served production build
- Volume Persistence: Data and logs
# Verify password security
python scripts/verify_password_security.py
# Test cryptographic implementations
python -m pytest src/aead/test_aes.py
python -m pytest src/dh/test_dh_exchange.py# Test all API endpoints
python scripts/test_api_endpoints.py
# Health check
curl http://localhost:5000/health
# Test authentication
curl -X POST http://localhost:5000/auth/login \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"email":"test@example.com","password":"TestPass123!"}'| Operation | Performance | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| File Encryption | 50-100 MB/s | AES-256-GCM with hardware acceleration |
| DH Key Generation | <100ms | 2048-bit key pair generation |
| Session Creation | <500ms | Including database write and crypto operations |
| Database Queries | <20ms | Average with proper indexing |
| API Response Time | <100ms | P95 latency |
| Concurrent Sessions | 500+ | With connection pooling |
| Max File Size | 100MB | Configurable, tested up to 1GB |
- β Stateless backend architecture supports horizontal scaling
- β PostgreSQL connection pooling (1-10 connections)
- β Efficient file streaming for large uploads/downloads
- β Automatic session cleanup reduces database bloat
# Test PostgreSQL connection
psql -h localhost -U postgres -d keybridge -c "SELECT version();"
# Verify database exists
psql -U postgres -l | grep keybridge
# Reset database if needed
dropdb keybridge
createdb keybridge
psql -U postgres -d keybridge -f sql/schema/REBUILD_DATABASE.sql# For Gmail: Generate App Password
# 1. Enable 2FA: https://myaccount.google.com/security
# 2. Generate App Password: https://myaccount.google.com/apppasswords
# 3. Use App Password in .env file
# Test SMTP connection
python -c "
import smtplib
server = smtplib.SMTP('smtp.gmail.com', 587)
server.starttls()
server.login('your-email@gmail.com', 'your-app-password')
print('β
SMTP connection successful!')
server.quit()
"# Windows - Kill process on port 5000
Get-Process -Id (Get-NetTCPConnection -LocalPort 5000).OwningProcess | Stop-Process -Force
# Or specify different port
python -m app.main --port 5001# Clear cache and rebuild
cd frontend
rm -rf node_modules package-lock.json dist
npm install
npm run build- π Project Overview - Complete system architecture and design decisions
- ποΈ Database Architecture - Schema, ACID compliance, and SQL details
- π§ Backend Guide - Flask API endpoints and service layer
- βοΈ Frontend Guide - React components, state management, and UI
- π Environment Setup - Detailed installation and configuration
Once the backend is running, interactive API documentation is available at:
- Swagger UI: http://localhost:5000/api/docs (if enabled)
- Health Endpoint: http://localhost:5000/health
- ποΈ Classified Document Transfer: Military-grade encryption for sensitive government communications
- π Inter-Agency Collaboration: MITM-resistant file sharing between departments
- π Compliance: NIST FIPS 197 compliant encryption standards
- π₯ Patient Record Sharing: HIPAA-compliant encrypted medical file transfers
- π¬ Research Collaboration: Secure sharing of sensitive research data
- π Insurance Processing: Protected transmission of claims and medical records
- π¦ Client Documentation: Secure exchange of financial statements and tax documents
- π Trading Intelligence: Protected transmission of proprietary market analysis
- πΌ M&A Due Diligence: Confidential data room for acquisitions and deals
- βοΈ Attorney-Client Privilege: Encrypted sharing of confidential case files
- π Contract Management: Secure delivery and execution of legal agreements
- π E-Discovery: Protected transmission of discovery materials
- πΌ Executive Communications: Board-level confidential document distribution
- π§ Vendor Collaboration: Secure file sharing with third-party contractors
- π Audit Materials: Protected financial and compliance documentation
- π’ Business Continuity: Encrypted backup and recovery file transfers
- β End-to-End Encryption: AES-256-GCM with Diffie-Hellman key exchange
- β MITM Detection: Virtual Rendezvous Hash (VRH) verification
- β Admin Dashboard: Security monitoring and user management
- β ACID Database: PostgreSQL with full transaction support
- β Out-of-Band Key Sharing: Email-based split-key distribution
- β Multiple Security Approaches: SERVER, OOB, FINGERPRINT modes
- β Automated Cleanup: Scheduled session and file expiration
- π WebSocket Real-time Updates: Live session status without polling
- π Multi-Factor Authentication: TOTP-based 2FA for enhanced security
- π Multi-file Operations: Batch upload and download capabilities
- π Mobile Applications: iOS and Android native apps
- π Advanced Analytics: Detailed security metrics and reporting
- π API Rate Limiting: Redis-based distributed rate limiting
- π Zero-Knowledge Architecture: Client-side encryption eliminating server trust
- π Quantum-Resistant Cryptography: Post-quantum algorithms (CRYSTALS-Kyber)
- π Blockchain Audit Trail: Immutable security event logging
- π Hardware Security Module (HSM): Integration for key management
- π Advanced Threat Detection: ML-based anomaly detection
- π Global CDN: Multi-region deployment for low latency
We welcome contributions from the security and development community! Here's how to get started:
# 1. Fork the repository on GitHub
# 2. Clone your fork
git clone https://github.com/your-username/Key-Bridge.git
cd Key-Bridge
# 3. Create feature branch
git checkout -b feature/amazing-security-feature
# 4. Install development dependencies
pip install -r requirements.txt
cd frontend && npm install
# 5. Make your changes and test thoroughly
# Backend tests:
python -m pytest app/tests/
# Security validation:
python scripts/verify_password_security.py
# 6. Commit and push
git commit -m 'feat: Add amazing security feature'
git push origin feature/amazing-security-feature
# 7. Open a Pull Request with detailed description- π Bug Reports: Use GitHub Issues with detailed reproduction steps and security impact assessment
- π‘ Feature Requests: Describe the security enhancement and use case clearly
- π Documentation: Help improve READMEs, API docs, and architecture guides
- π§ͺ Testing: Add comprehensive tests for new functionality, especially security features
- π Security: Report vulnerabilities privately to suryahariharan2006@gmail.com
- Python: Follow PEP 8, use type hints, add comprehensive docstrings
- TypeScript/React: Use TypeScript strict mode, follow React best practices
- Git: Use conventional commits (
feat:,fix:,docs:,security:) - Testing: Maintain >80% code coverage for critical security components
- Security: All cryptographic changes must include security rationale
Please DO NOT open public issues for security vulnerabilities!
Instead, email suryahariharan2006@gmail.com with:
- Detailed description of the vulnerability
- Steps to reproduce
- Potential impact assessment
- Suggested fix (if available)
We will respond within 48 hours and work on a fix promptly.
This project is licensed under the MIT License β see the LICENSE file for details.
- Retain copyright notice and license in derivatives
- Credit original author: Surya Hariharan
- Link to original repository: https://github.com/Surya-Hariharan/Key-Bridge
- Flask: BSD-3-Clause License
- React: MIT License
- PostgreSQL: PostgreSQL License
- Cryptography.io: Apache 2.0 / BSD License
- Argon2: CC0 1.0 Universal / Apache 2.0
@software{keybridge_2026,
author = {Surya Hariharan},
title = {Key-Bridge: Military-Grade Secure File Transfer Platform with MITM Detection},
year = {2026},
publisher = {GitHub},
url = {https://github.com/Surya-Hariharan/Key-Bridge},
keywords = {encryption, secure-messaging, key-exchange, cryptography, authentication, flask, oob-verification, data-privacy}
}Surya Hariharan
- π GitHub: @Surya-Hariharan
- πΌ LinkedIn: Surya HA
- π§ Email: suryahariharan2006@gmail.com
- π Repository: Key-Bridge on GitHub
- π Documentation: Complete Documentation
- π Issues: Report Bugs
- π¬ Discussions: Community Forum
- π Check Documentation: Start with this README and the comprehensive docs in
/docs - π Search Issues: Look for existing solutions in GitHub Issues
- π¬ Ask Questions: Use GitHub Discussions for general questions
- π Report Bugs: Create detailed bug reports with reproduction steps
- π Security Issues: Email privately to suryahariharan2006@gmail.com
- π€ Be Respectful: Treat all community members with respect
- π Be Descriptive: Provide clear, detailed information in issues
- π§ͺ Test First: Try reproducing issues before reporting
- π Share Knowledge: Help others learn and succeed with secure file transfers
- β Star the repository if you find it useful for securing your file transfers
- π Report bugs with detailed security impact assessments
- π‘ Request features via GitHub Discussions
- π Contribute - See Contributing Guidelines
- π¬ Join the community - Share your security use cases and feedback
- π Security Research: We welcome responsible disclosure of security vulnerabilities
π Built for Secure Communication | π Production-Ready | π‘οΈ MITM Detection | π Enterprise-Grade
Empowering confidential file transfers through military-grade encryption and cryptographic verification π
β Star this repository if it helped secure your sensitive file transfers! β
Keywords: encryption β’ secure-messaging β’ key-exchange β’ cryptography β’ authentication β’ flask β’ oob-verification β’ data-privacy