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SECURITY.md

Security Policy

Supported Versions

We take security seriously at MedObsMind. Currently supported versions:

Version Supported
1.0.x
< 1.0

Reporting a Vulnerability

We appreciate responsible disclosure of security vulnerabilities.

How to Report

Please DO NOT create public GitHub issues for security vulnerabilities.

Instead, please report security vulnerabilities to:

What to Include

Please include:

  1. Description of the vulnerability
  2. Steps to reproduce
  3. Potential impact
  4. Suggested fix (if any)
  5. Your contact information

Response Timeline

  • Acknowledgment: Within 48 hours
  • Initial Assessment: Within 1 week
  • Fix Timeline: Depends on severity
    • Critical: 24-72 hours
    • High: 1 week
    • Medium: 2-4 weeks
    • Low: Next release

Security Measures

MedObsMind implements multiple security layers:

Application Security

  • ✅ Input validation & sanitization
  • ✅ SQL injection prevention
  • ✅ XSS protection
  • ✅ CSRF tokens
  • ✅ Rate limiting
  • ✅ Authentication (OAuth 2.0)
  • ✅ Authorization (RBAC)
  • ✅ Session management

Data Security

  • ✅ Encryption at rest (AES-256)
  • ✅ Encryption in transit (TLS 1.3)
  • ✅ Database connection encryption
  • ✅ Secure password hashing (bcrypt)
  • ✅ PII anonymization
  • ✅ GDPR & DPDP Act 2023 compliant

Infrastructure Security

  • ✅ HTTPS only (Let's Encrypt)
  • ✅ Security headers (CSP, HSTS, etc.)
  • ✅ Firewall rules
  • ✅ DDoS protection
  • ✅ Regular security updates
  • ✅ Automated backups

Medical Data Security

  • ✅ HIPAA-aware architecture
  • ✅ Audit logging
  • ✅ Access controls
  • ✅ Data retention policies
  • ✅ Consent management

Security Best Practices

If you're deploying MedObsMind:

  1. Change all default passwords
  2. Use strong, unique passwords (32+ characters)
  3. Enable MFA for admin accounts
  4. Keep system updated
  5. Configure firewall properly
  6. Use HTTPS only
  7. Regular backups
  8. Monitor logs
  9. Restrict SSH access
  10. Use VPN for admin access

Known Security Considerations

As a medical AI platform:

  • ⚠️ Not a medical device (informational only)
  • ⚠️ Not FDA/CE certified
  • ⚠️ Not a substitute for professional medical advice
  • ⚠️ Users responsible for clinical decisions
  • ⚠️ Deploy behind institutional firewall
  • ⚠️ Regular security audits recommended

Compliance

MedObsMind is designed for compliance with:

  • GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation - EU)
  • DPDP Act 2023 (India)
  • HIPAA considerations (US)
  • ISO 27001 principles
  • OWASP Top 10 protections

Third-Party Dependencies

We regularly audit dependencies for vulnerabilities:

  • Automated: Dependabot (GitHub)
  • Manual: Monthly security review
  • Updates: Applied promptly

Security Hall of Fame

We recognize security researchers who help us improve:

  • (Your name here - report responsibly!)

Contact

Security Team: security@medobsmind.in
Website: https://medobsmind.in
PGP Key: Available on request


Thank you for helping keep MedObsMind and our users safe!

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