Tissue Bundle Laravel Package

Product Decisions This Supports

• Security Compliance: Enables automated virus scanning of uploaded files (e.g., user uploads, third-party integrations) to meet regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS) or internal security policies.
• Roadmap Prioritization: Accelerates development of file-handling features (e.g., media libraries, document management) by offloading virus scanning logic to a battle-tested library.
• Build vs. Buy: Avoids reinventing virus scanning from scratch, reducing technical debt and maintenance overhead. Ideal for teams lacking expertise in antivirus integration.
• Use Cases:
  • User-Generated Content: Scan images, PDFs, or documents uploaded via forms (e.g., profiles, portfolios).
  • Third-Party Imports: Validate files from APIs, CSV imports, or partner systems.
  • Legacy System Migration: Retrofit virus scanning to existing Symfony apps without major refactoring.

When to Consider This Package

Adopt if:

• Your app handles user-uploaded files (high-risk for malware).
• You use Symfony and need a lightweight, library-backed solution.
• Security teams require automated scanning without manual reviews.
• You lack in-house expertise in antivirus integration (e.g., ClamAV, Eicar).

Look elsewhere if:

• You need real-time scanning (this is async; check league/flysystem + custom hooks).
• Your stack isn’t Symfony (e.g., Laravel, Node.js).
• You require advanced features (e.g., heuristic analysis, sandboxing) beyond basic virus detection.
• Your budget allows for commercial antivirus APIs (e.g., VirusTotal, Hybrid Analysis).

How to Pitch It (Stakeholders)

For Executives: "This bundle lets us automatically scan uploaded files for viruses—like a security firewall for user content—without hiring antivirus experts or building it ourselves. It’s a 2-week integration that could prevent costly breaches, aligns with compliance needs, and frees devs to focus on core features. Cost? Zero. Risk? Minimal."

For Engineering: *"Symfony devs: This wraps the Tissue library into a bundle for easy virus scanning of files. Key perks:

• Plug-and-play: Configure in config.yml; scans run post-upload.
• Lightweight: Uses ClamAV under the hood (no heavy dependencies).
• Extensible: Hook into Symfony’s event system for custom actions (e.g., quarantine infected files).
• Open-source: No vendor lock-in; audit the code yourself. Tradeoff: Async-only (not real-time), but we can layer caching or webhooks if needed."*