🛡️ We take security seriously! If you discover a security vulnerability in our project, please report it responsibly.

• Preferred Method: Email [email protected] with details
• Alternative: Open a GitHub Issue with the [Security] tag in the title

• A clear description of the vulnerability
• Steps to reproduce the issue
• Affected versions (if applicable)
• Suggested mitigation (optional but appreciated)

• We aim to acknowledge reports within 48 hours
• Critical issues will be prioritized for resolution

✅ Actively maintained branches receive security updates:

🔒 Our update process:

1. Regular dependency scanning using Dependabot
2. Monthly security audits
3. Critical vulnerabilities patched within 72 hours of confirmation
4. All security updates documented in CHANGELOG.md

📦 Third-party components:

• All dependencies are pinned to specific versions
• Automated vulnerability scanning using GitHub Actions
• Regular dependency updates every 2 weeks

🔑 Repository permissions:

• Maintainers: 2 required for sensitive operations
• Least privilege principle enforced
• All contributors must enable 2FA
• API keys/tokens never committed to version control

🚨 Our response protocol:

1. Immediate investigation of reported issues
2. Containment of affected systems
3. Root cause analysis
4. Patch deployment
5. Transparent communication to users

💡 For contributors:

• Follow OWASP Top 10 guidelines
• All code changes require security review
• Never hardcode credentials
• Use parameterized queries to prevent SQLi
• Validate all user input

❗ This policy may evolve as the project grows. Last updated: 2023-09-15