Security is at the core of PrivaseeAI.Security. This document outlines our security practices, vulnerability reporting process, and guidelines for maintaining the security of this iOS threat detection platform.

PrivaseeAI.Security is designed with security and privacy as foundational principles:

• Local Processing: All threat analysis occurs on your infrastructure
• No Cloud Dependencies: Fully self-hosted deployment model
• Data Sovereignty: You maintain complete control over security data
• Encrypted Storage: End-to-end encryption for sensitive information

• Defense in Depth: Multi-layer security monitoring and detection
• Least Privilege: Minimal permissions required for operation
• Secure by Default: Safe configuration out of the box
• Zero Trust: Verify all inputs and connections

• Encryption at Rest: All sensitive data encrypted using industry-standard algorithms
• Encryption in Transit: TLS 1.3 for all network communications
• Key Management: Secure key storage and rotation practices
• Access Controls: Role-based access control (RBAC) for all operations

We provide security updates for the following versions:

Note: As the project is currently in active development (pre-1.0), security updates will be applied to the main development branch. Once version 1.0 is released, we will maintain security updates for the current major version and the previous major version for 12 months.

We take security vulnerabilities seriously and appreciate responsible disclosure from the security community.

DO NOT report security vulnerabilities through public GitHub issues, discussions, or pull requests.

Instead, please report security vulnerabilities by email to:

Security Contact: security@aurelianware.com

Please include the following information in your report:

1. Description: Clear description of the vulnerability
2. Impact: Potential impact and attack scenarios
3. Steps to Reproduce: Detailed steps to reproduce the issue
4. Proof of Concept: Code or screenshots demonstrating the vulnerability (if applicable)
5. Suggested Fix: Proposed remediation (if you have one)
6. Environment: Affected versions, operating systems, or configurations
7. Discoverer: Your name/handle for acknowledgment (optional)

Subject: [SECURITY] Brief Description of Vulnerability

Vulnerability Type: [e.g., SQL Injection, XSS, Authentication Bypass]
Severity: [Critical/High/Medium/Low]
Affected Component: [e.g., API endpoint, monitoring module]
Affected Versions: [e.g., all versions, 1.0.x]

Description:
[Detailed description of the vulnerability]

Steps to Reproduce:
1. [Step 1]
2. [Step 2]
3. [Step 3]

Impact:
[Description of potential impact]

Suggested Fix:
[Optional: Your suggested remediation]

Environment:
- OS: [e.g., Ubuntu 22.04]
- Python Version: [e.g., 3.11.5]
- PrivaseeAI.Security Version: [e.g., 1.0.0]

We are committed to responding to security reports in a timely manner:

Timelines may vary based on complexity and severity. We will keep you informed throughout the process.

We follow a coordinated disclosure process:

1. Private Notification: You report the vulnerability privately
2. Acknowledgment: We confirm receipt within 24 hours
3. Investigation: We investigate and develop a fix
4. Fix Development: We create and test a security patch
5. Release: We release the security update
6. Public Disclosure: After fix release, we publish a security advisory (typically 7-14 days after release)
7. Credit: We acknowledge reporters in the security advisory (unless anonymity is requested)

• Standard Vulnerabilities: 90 days from report to public disclosure
• Critical Vulnerabilities: Expedited timeline, coordinated with reporter
• Already Public: Immediate response and disclosure

We recognize and thank security researchers who responsibly disclose vulnerabilities:

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1. Network Isolation: Deploy in isolated network segments
2. Firewall Configuration: Restrict access to necessary ports only
3. TLS/SSL: Always use TLS for API endpoints
4. Authentication: Enable strong authentication mechanisms
5. Regular Updates: Keep all dependencies and the platform updated

# Example secure configuration in .env
API_SECRET_KEY=<strong-random-key>  # Use cryptographically secure random key
ALLOW_LOCAL_ONLY=true               # Restrict API to local connections
ENABLE_METRICS=true                 # Enable security monitoring
LOG_LEVEL=info                      # Enable security event logging
ENCRYPTION_KEY=<strong-random-key>  # Use cryptographically secure random key

1. API Keys: Rotate API keys regularly (every 90 days)
2. Rate Limiting: Configure appropriate rate limits
3. Input Validation: The system validates all inputs, but verify configuration
4. Least Privilege: Use service accounts with minimal required permissions

1. Connection Encryption: Use SSL/TLS for database connections
2. Strong Passwords: Use strong, unique passwords for database accounts
3. Access Control: Limit database access to application service account
4. Backup Encryption: Encrypt database backups
5. Regular Updates: Keep PostgreSQL and TimescaleDB updated

1. Audit Logging: Enable comprehensive audit logging
2. Alert Configuration: Configure alerts for security events
3. Log Retention: Maintain logs for incident investigation
4. SIEM Integration: Consider integrating with SIEM systems

We employ multiple security tools in our CI/CD pipeline:

• CodeQL: Static analysis for vulnerability detection
• Dependency Scanning: Automated dependency vulnerability checks
• Secret Scanning: Prevent accidental credential commits
• SAST Tools: Static application security testing
• Container Scanning: Docker image vulnerability scanning

• OWASP Top 10
• CWE Top 25
• Python Security Best Practices

• STIX/TAXII threat intelligence standards
• ISO 27001 security management principles
• NIST Cybersecurity Framework alignment

We believe in recognizing security researchers who help keep our users safe:

• Public Acknowledgment: Credit in security advisories and release notes
• Hall of Fame: Recognition in our Security Hall of Fame
• Swag: PrivaseeAI merchandise for significant findings
• References: We're happy to provide references for your work

Security Team Email: security@aurelianware.com

PGP Key: Coming soon

Response Time: We aim to respond to all security reports within 24 hours

Remember: Security is everyone's responsibility. If you see something, say something. Thank you for helping keep PrivaseeAI.Security secure!