We take the security of our project seriously. If you believe you have found a security vulnerability, please report it to us as described below.

Please do not report security vulnerabilities through public GitHub issues.

Instead, please report them via:

1. GitHub Security Advisory: Use the "Report a vulnerability" option in the Security tab
2. Email: Send details to [maintainer-email] (if you prefer private disclosure)

Please include the following information in your report:

• Description: A clear description of the vulnerability
• Steps to Reproduce: Detailed steps to reproduce the issue
• Impact: Your assessment of the potential impact
• Affected Versions: Which versions are affected
• Suggested Fix: If you have ideas for how to fix the issue

• Initial Response: Within 48 hours
• Assessment: Within 1 week
• Fix Development: Depends on complexity
• Public Disclosure: After fix is available and deployed

This repository includes several security measures:

• Grype: Vulnerability scanning for dependencies and container images
• TruffleHog: Secret scanning to prevent credential exposure
• Dependabot: Automated dependency updates for security patches
• Dependency Review: Analysis of new dependencies in pull requests

• Branch Protection: Main branch requires PR reviews and status checks
• Signed Commits: Encourages commit signing for authenticity
• CI/CD Security: All workflows run in isolated environments
• Secret Management: No secrets stored in repository code

When contributing to this project:

1. Never commit secrets: Use environment variables or secure secret management
2. Keep dependencies updated: Regularly update to latest secure versions
3. Follow secure coding practices: Validate inputs, handle errors properly
4. Review security implications: Consider security impact of all changes
5. Use signed commits: Sign your commits with GPG for authenticity

We follow responsible disclosure practices:

1. Private Reporting: Initial reports are handled privately
2. Coordinated Response: We work with reporters to understand and fix issues
3. Public Disclosure: Only after fixes are available and users can protect themselves
4. Credit: We acknowledge security researchers who help improve our security

Security updates will be:

• Prioritized: Security fixes take priority over feature development
• Fast-tracked: Expedited review and release process
• Well-documented: Clear release notes explaining the security impact
• Backwards compatible: When possible, to enable easy adoption

Thank you for helping keep our project and users secure!