We actively support and provide security updates for the following versions:

We take security vulnerabilities seriously. If you discover a security issue, please report it responsibly.

📧 Email: rlealz.business.dev@proton.me

Please include the following information:

• Description of the vulnerability
• Steps to reproduce the issue
• Potential impact assessment
• Suggested fix (if available)

• Initial Response: Within 24 hours
• Status Update: Within 72 hours
• Security Fix: Typically within 7-14 days for critical issues
• Public Disclosure: After fix is deployed and tested

• We kindly ask that you do not publicly disclose the vulnerability until we have had a chance to address it
• We will credit security researchers who report vulnerabilities responsibly
• We may offer recognition or rewards for significant security findings

• Zod Schema Validation: All API endpoints validate input using strict TypeScript schemas
• SQL Injection Prevention: Parameterized queries through Drizzle ORM
• XSS Protection: Content Security Policy headers and input sanitization
• Data Sanitization: Server-side cleaning of all user inputs

• Rate Limiting: Configurable limits per endpoint and IP address
• CORS Configuration: Strict cross-origin resource sharing policies
• Error Handling: Secure error messages without information leakage
• Request Validation: Comprehensive validation for all API requests

• Connection Encryption: SSL/TLS encrypted database connections
• Access Controls: Limited database permissions and user isolation
• Query Protection: ORM-based queries prevent SQL injection
• Connection Pooling: Secure connection management

• PostgreSQL Sessions: Secure server-side session storage
• Session Encryption: Encrypted session data storage
• Session Timeout: Configurable session expiration
• CSRF Protection: Token-based cross-site request forgery protection

The following security headers are automatically configured:

Content-Security-Policy: default-src 'self'; script-src 'self' 'unsafe-inline'
X-Frame-Options: DENY
X-Content-Type-Options: nosniff
Referrer-Policy: strict-origin-when-cross-origin
Permissions-Policy: geolocation=(), microphone=(), camera=()

• HTTPS Enforcement: All production traffic uses TLS 1.3
• Environment Variables: Secure configuration management
• Secrets Management: API keys and sensitive data properly isolated
• Build Security: Verified build processes and dependency scanning

• Environment Isolation: Development and production environments separated
• Local HTTPS: Development server can use HTTPS with proper certificates
• Debug Mode: Security features remain active in development mode

• Daily Dependency Scans: npm audit and security vulnerability detection
• Weekly Code Analysis: Static security analysis using ESLint security plugins
• Monthly Penetration Testing: Automated security assessment tools
• Quarterly Security Audits: Comprehensive manual security reviews

We maintain up-to-date dependencies and regularly audit for vulnerabilities:

# Run security audit
npm audit

# Fix vulnerabilities automatically
npm audit fix

# Generate security report
npm run security:audit

• Error Logging: Secure logging of security-related events
• Anomaly Detection: Monitoring for unusual patterns and behaviors
• Real-time Alerts: Immediate notification of security incidents
• Audit Trails: Comprehensive logging of all security-relevant actions

1. Input Validation: Always validate and sanitize user inputs
2. Error Handling: Never expose sensitive information in error messages
3. Authentication: Implement proper authentication for protected endpoints
4. Authorization: Verify user permissions before granting access
5. Logging: Log security events without exposing sensitive data

1. Parameterized Queries: Always use ORM or parameterized queries
2. Least Privilege: Database users should have minimal required permissions
3. Connection Security: Use encrypted connections and secure credentials
4. Backup Security: Encrypt database backups and secure storage

1. Rate Limiting: Implement appropriate rate limits for all endpoints
2. Request Validation: Validate all incoming requests thoroughly
3. Response Security: Ensure responses don't leak sensitive information
4. CORS Policy: Configure strict cross-origin policies

1. Content Security Policy: Implement strict CSP headers
2. XSS Prevention: Sanitize all user-generated content
3. Secure Communication: Use HTTPS for all API communications
4. Token Handling: Secure storage and transmission of authentication tokens

CyberGuard Solutions adheres to the following security standards:

• OWASP Top 10: Mitigation of top web application security risks
• NIST Cybersecurity Framework: Comprehensive security practices implementation
• ISO 27001: Information security management system compliance
• SOC 2 Type II: Security, availability, and confidentiality controls

• GDPR: European General Data Protection Regulation compliance
• CCPA: California Consumer Privacy Act compliance
• HIPAA Ready: Healthcare data protection capabilities (when implemented)
• PCI DSS Ready: Payment card industry security standards (when implemented)

Our security model implements multiple layers of protection:

1. Network Security: HTTPS, CORS, rate limiting
2. Application Security: Input validation, authentication, authorization
3. Data Security: Encryption, access controls, audit logging
4. Infrastructure Security: Secure deployment, monitoring, backup

• Verify Explicitly: All requests authenticated and authorized
• Least Privilege Access: Minimal permissions granted by default
• Assume Breach: Security monitoring and incident response ready

1. Detection: Automated monitoring and manual reporting
2. Assessment: Impact evaluation and severity classification
3. Containment: Immediate measures to limit damage
4. Investigation: Root cause analysis and evidence collection
5. Resolution: Fix implementation and system hardening
6. Documentation: Incident documentation and lessons learned
7. Communication: Stakeholder notification and public disclosure (if required)

• Template Support: rlealz.business.dev@proton.me
• Emergency Hotline: Available 24/7 via rlealz.business.dev@proton.me
• Security Issues: rlealz.business.dev@proton.me

1. Vulnerability Assessment: Evaluation of reported or discovered vulnerabilities
2. Fix Development: Security patch development and testing
3. Testing: Comprehensive testing in isolated environment
4. Deployment: Staged deployment with monitoring
5. Verification: Post-deployment security validation
6. Documentation: Security advisory and update documentation

• Security Advisories: Published on GitHub releases page
• Email Notifications: Sent to registered users and administrators
• Documentation Updates: Security changes documented in changelogs
• Community Communication: Security updates shared with developer community

• Security Documentation: docs/reports/README.md
• API Security Guide: docs/api/README.md
• Deployment Security: docs/deployment/
• Security Checklist: docs/security-checklist.md

Security is everyone's responsibility. When in doubt, ask questions and err on the side of caution.

This security policy is reviewed and updated regularly to address emerging threats and maintain the highest security standards.

Last Updated: January 15, 2024
Policy Version: 1.2.0
Next Review: April 15, 2024