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Security Policy

Reporting a Vulnerability

We take the security of our repository and its users seriously. If you discover a security vulnerability, please follow these steps:

  1. Do not disclose the vulnerability publicly until it has been addressed by our team.
  2. Email the details to [email protected].
  3. Include a detailed description of the vulnerability, steps to reproduce, and potential impact.
  4. If possible, provide suggestions for addressing the vulnerability.

We will attempt to acknowledge receipt of your vulnerability report within 72 hours and will send you regular updates about our progress. We may ask for additional information or guidance.

Security Response Timeline

We aim to adhere to the following response timeline:

  • 72 hours: Initial acknowledgment of your report.
  • 7 days: Preliminary assessment completed.
  • 30 days: Remediation plan communicated.
  • 60-90 days: Vulnerability addressed and patched.

Scope

This security policy applies to the latest release of all software within this repository.

Security Best Practices

For Contributors

  1. Code Review: All code changes require at least one review from a team member before merging.
  2. Secrets Management: Never commit sensitive credentials, API keys, or tokens to the repository.
  3. Dependency Management: Regularly update and audit dependencies for known vulnerabilities.
  4. Static Code Analysis: Use automated tools to identify potential security issues during the development process.

For Repository Administrators

  1. Access Control: Implement the principle of least privilege - grant only the permissions necessary for contributors to perform their duties.
  2. Branch Protection: Enforce branch protection rules to prevent unauthorized changes to important branches.
  3. Vulnerability Scanning: Regularly scan the codebase for vulnerabilities.
  4. Security Logging: Maintain logs of repository access and modifications.
  5. Documentation: Keep security documentation up-to-date.

Dependency Management

  1. Regular Updates: Dependencies should be updated regularly to incorporate security patches.
  2. Vulnerability Scanning: Use automated tools to scan dependencies for known vulnerabilities.
  3. Dependency Pinning: Pin dependencies to specific versions to prevent unexpected changes.
  4. Dependency Review: Review the security posture of new dependencies before adding them to the project.

Data Protection

  1. Sensitive Data: Do not store sensitive data in the repository.
  2. Data Encryption: Encrypt sensitive data when it must be stored.
  3. Data Access: Implement proper access controls for any data stored or processed by the applications in the repository.

Policy Updates

This security policy will be reviewed and updated regularly to adapt to evolving security threats and best practices.

Last Updated: February 28, 2025

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