Prerequisites¶

Requirements for accessing and using the Hive Platform.

System Requirements¶

Supported Browsers¶

Recommended: - Chrome 90+ (recommended) - Firefox 88+ - Safari 14+ - Edge 90+

Not Supported: - Internet Explorer (any version) - Browsers with JavaScript disabled

Network Requirements¶

Connectivity: - Stable internet connection - HTTPS access (port 443) - WebSocket support - Minimum 1 Mbps bandwidth

Firewall Rules:

Allow outbound HTTPS to:
- *.hive.darksidesecurity.io
- api.hive.darksidesecurity.io

Account Requirements¶

User Account¶

You need: - Valid Hive account - Verified email address - Assigned organization - Appropriate permissions

To get an account: 1. Contact your organization administrator 2. Or visit www.darksidesecurity.io/products/hive

Permissions¶

Minimum required permissions: - Read access to at least one organization - View dashboard - View assets

For APHIDS CLI Usage¶

Additional Requirements¶

If using APHIDS CLI: - Docker 20.10+ installed - Python 3.8+ installed - Network access to targets - API key from Hive platform

See APHIDS Prerequisites for details.

Optional Requirements¶

For Advanced Features¶

API Integration: - API key with appropriate permissions

Security Requirements¶

Authentication¶

Supported Methods: - Email/password

Password Requirements: - Minimum 12 characters - At least one uppercase letter - At least one lowercase letter - At least one number - At least one special character

Network Security¶

Recommendations: ✅ Use VPN when on untrusted networks
✅ Use strong, unique passwords
✅ Keep browser updated
✅ Avoid public computers

Compliance Requirements¶

For Regulated Industries¶

HIPAA: - Business Associate Agreement required - Audit logging enabled - Encryption at rest and in transit

PCI DSS: - Segmented scanning networks - Quarterly scan requirements - ASV certification (if applicable)

SOC 2: - Access control policies - Audit trail requirements - Data retention policies

Next Steps¶

Once prerequisites are met:

Access the Platform - Log in for the first time
First Login - Complete initial setup
Initial Configuration - Configure your environment