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SECURITY.md

Security Policy

Supported Versions

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

Version Supported
Latest
< Latest

As Lightfast is in active development, we recommend always using the latest version for the most up-to-date security features.

Reporting a Vulnerability

We take security vulnerabilities seriously. If you discover a security vulnerability in Lightfast, please report it responsibly.

How to Report

Please do NOT create a public GitHub issue for security vulnerabilities.

Instead, please:

  1. Email us directly at security@lightfast.ai
  2. Include the following information:
    • Description of the vulnerability
    • Steps to reproduce the issue
    • Potential impact assessment
    • Any suggested fixes or mitigations
    • Your contact information for follow-up

What to Expect

  • Acknowledgment: We'll acknowledge receipt of your report within 48 hours
  • Initial Assessment: We'll provide an initial assessment within 5 business days
  • Updates: We'll keep you informed of our progress throughout the investigation
  • Resolution: We'll work to resolve confirmed vulnerabilities as quickly as possible
  • Credit: With your permission, we'll acknowledge your contribution in our security advisories

Response Timeline

  • Critical vulnerabilities: Patched within 1-3 business days
  • High severity: Patched within 1 week
  • Medium/Low severity: Patched in the next regular release cycle

Security Best Practices

For Contributors

  • Input Validation: Always validate and sanitize user inputs using Zod schemas
  • Authentication: Use proper authentication mechanisms (Clerk integration)
  • Rate Limiting: Implement rate limiting using Arcjet for API endpoints
  • Environment Variables: Never expose sensitive data in client-side code
  • Dependencies: Keep dependencies up to date and review security advisories
  • HTTPS: Always use HTTPS in production environments
  • Error Handling: Don't expose sensitive information in error messages

For Users

  • Keep Updated: Always use the latest version of Lightfast
  • Environment Variables: Secure your environment variables and API keys
  • Access Control: Implement proper access controls for your applications
  • Monitoring: Monitor your applications for unusual activity
  • Backup: Regularly backup your data and configurations

Security Features

Built-in Security

  • Input Validation: Comprehensive validation using Zod schemas
  • Rate Limiting: Built-in rate limiting via Arcjet integration
  • Request Signing: Request ID tracking for audit trails
  • CSRF Protection: Cross-site request forgery protection
  • Secure Headers: Security headers configured by default
  • Error Handling: Secure error handling that doesn't leak sensitive information

Cloud Security

  • Resource Sandboxing: Isolated execution environments
  • Secure API Endpoints: All API endpoints follow security best practices
  • Encrypted Communication: End-to-end encryption for sensitive operations
  • Audit Logging: Comprehensive audit trails for security monitoring

Vulnerability Management

Internal Security Practices

  • Regular security audits of dependencies
  • Automated security scanning in CI/CD pipeline
  • Code reviews with security focus
  • Penetration testing for critical components
  • Security-focused architectural decisions

Third-Party Security

We rely on security best practices from our dependencies:

  • Next.js: Following Next.js security guidelines
  • Clerk: Enterprise-grade authentication
  • Vercel: Secure hosting and deployment
  • Arcjet: Real-time security protection

Security Resources

Documentation

Tools and Dependencies

  • Zod: Runtime type validation and schema validation
  • Arcjet: Rate limiting and security protection
  • Clerk: Authentication and user management
  • Sentry: Error tracking and monitoring
  • ESLint Security Plugin: Static code analysis for security issues

Contact

For security-related questions or concerns:

  • Security Issues: security@lightfast.ai
  • General Security Questions: Create a GitHub discussion with the "security" label

Acknowledgments

We appreciate the security research community and will acknowledge researchers who responsibly disclose vulnerabilities to us.


Note: This security policy is subject to updates as the project evolves. Please check back regularly for the latest security guidelines and procedures.

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