G $1,497–$2,497 · fixed SLA · 5–10 days

Security audit + hardening for self-hosted n8n — credentials, RBAC, network, backups, compliance readiness.

Automations built to last.

Your n8n instance runs in production. It touches customer data, payment APIs, internal systems. Your compliance team is asking whether it's secure. Your SOC 2 auditor wants evidence. Your CISO inherited the instance from the previous team and doesn't know what state it's in.

I audit your self-hosted n8n instance against a security checklist covering credentials, RBAC, network configuration, backups, and compliance readiness — and deliver a written report plus implementation hours to fix what I find.

No discovery call. You share access. I audit. I deliver the report. Optionally I harden the instance in the same engagement.

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Fit

Who this is for

You're approaching a SOC 2 Type II audit and your n8n instance is in scope. Your auditor will ask about access controls, credential management, backup recovery, and network segmentation — and you need written evidence that these are configured properly.

Or you're a GDPR-regulated company processing EU personal data through n8n workflows, and you need to demonstrate appropriate technical measures under Article 32.

Or you inherited a self-hosted n8n instance from a contractor or a team member who left, and you need an independent assessment of its security posture before you trust it with production traffic.

Or you're health-tech adjacent and need to verify your n8n instance doesn't violate HIPAA technical safeguards before handling PHI.

Deliverable

What you receive

A written security assessment and (optionally) hardening implementation, covering every dimension below.

Credential audit

Every credential in the n8n credential store examined. Plaintext API keys in node parameters detected and flagged. Rotation schedule assessed per credential. Vault usage (n8n credential store vs. external vault) evaluated. Recommendations prioritized by risk.

RBAC configuration review

User accounts, roles, and permissions audited. Shared admin accounts flagged. Excessive permissions identified. RBAC best practices applied or recommended — principle of least privilege, separation of duties, named accounts only.

Network security

Reverse proxy configuration (Caddy, nginx, Traefik) reviewed. TLS version and cipher suites checked. CORS policy evaluated. Security headers (HSTS, CSP, X-Frame-Options) verified. Firewall rules and exposed ports assessed. Webhook endpoint security reviewed.

Backup verification

Backup schedule, encryption, retention, and off-host storage verified. Restore drill executed and documented — I restore from the most recent backup to a staging environment, verify data integrity, and document the result. If the restore fails, you know before an emergency.

n8n version currency check

Current version compared against latest stable. Known CVEs assessed. Upgrade path documented with risk assessment and rollback procedure.

Compliance readiness matrix

GDPR, SOC 2, or HIPAA checkbox report — depending on your target framework. Each relevant control mapped to your current n8n configuration. Green (compliant), amber (partially compliant with documented gap), red (non-compliant with remediation steps).

4 hours of hardening implementation (Tier 2)

In the Audit + Hardening tier, I implement the top-priority fixes from the report. Typical fixes: credential rotation, RBAC tightening, security header configuration, backup encryption, network hardening. 4 hours of implementation included — additional hours available as change-orders.

Written report (8–10 pages)

Executive summary for your CISO or compliance officer. Detailed findings per dimension. Risk ratings (critical / high / medium / low). Remediation roadmap with effort estimates. Compliance readiness matrix. Evidence artifacts for your auditor.

Scope exclusions

What's NOT included

Penetration testing. This is a configuration and architecture audit, not an active pentest. If you need a pentest, hire a dedicated pentesting firm and use this audit's findings to prioritize their scope.
SOC 2 certification itself. I provide the evidence and the readiness matrix — your auditor issues the certification.
Legal compliance advice. I map technical controls to framework requirements. I don't provide legal opinions on regulatory compliance.
HIPAA BAA negotiation. If you need a BAA signed, send the document at intake and I'll respond within 5 business days.
Ongoing monitoring. For continuous security oversight see SKU I — Retainer.
Auditing n8n Cloud instances. This SKU is for self-hosted deployments where you control the infrastructure.
Auditing workflows running on Zapier, Make, or other platforms.

Process

How it works

01

You buy.

$1,497 (audit only) or $2,497 (audit + hardening). Fund the milestone via Upwork or direct invoice.
02

You share access.

SSH access to the server (or VPN credentials). n8n admin account. Any relevant compliance documentation (target framework, existing policies, auditor requirements).
03

I audit.

Systematic review of credentials, RBAC, network, backups, version, and compliance posture. Restore drill executed. 3–5 business days for the audit phase.
04

I deliver the report.

8–10 page PDF covering all findings, risk ratings, and remediation roadmap. Compliance readiness matrix for your target framework.
05

I harden (Tier 2 only).

4 hours of implementation applying the highest-priority fixes from the report. Each fix documented with before/after evidence.

Pricing

Tier	Scope	Price	Timeline
Audit only	Full security audit + written report + compliance readiness matrix	$1,497	5 days
Audit + Hardening	Everything above + 4 hours of hardening implementation	$2,497	10 days

Fixed price per tier. The report is the deliverable — whether or not you buy the hardening tier, you keep the full written assessment and compliance matrix.

Questions

FAQ

Which compliance frameworks do you cover?

SOC 2 Type II (Trust Services Criteria), GDPR Article 32 (technical measures), and HIPAA Technical Safeguards (45 CFR 164.312). Tell me your target framework at intake and the compliance matrix maps to that specific standard.

Can this report serve as evidence for my SOC 2 auditor?

Yes — the report is designed to be auditor-readable. Each finding includes the relevant control reference, current state, and evidence artifacts (screenshots, configuration exports). Your auditor can use it directly as supporting documentation.

What if you find a critical vulnerability during the audit?

I notify you in writing within 24 hours of discovery — before the full report is delivered. If it's an actively exploitable issue (exposed credentials, unauthenticated admin access), I recommend immediate mitigation steps. In the Audit + Hardening tier, I fix critical vulnerabilities first.

Do you need root access?

Yes — sudo or root SSH access to the host. I need to inspect Docker configurations, reverse proxy settings, firewall rules, and backup scripts. Read-only n8n access is insufficient for a security audit.

Can you audit an n8n Cloud instance?

No — n8n Cloud manages infrastructure security on their side. This SKU is for self-hosted deployments where you control the server, the network, and the configuration. For n8n Cloud security questions, contact n8n's support.

What if the restore drill fails?

That's a finding — documented in the report with a remediation plan. Discovering a broken backup process during an audit is exactly the point. Better to find out now than during an actual incident.

How often should I run this audit?

Annually for SOC 2 compliance, or after any major infrastructure change (n8n version upgrade, server migration, new integration wired). For continuous monitoring between audits, see SKU I — Retainer.

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