The Face Recognition System project values the security of its code and data. This policy outlines the steps to report, address, and prevent security vulnerabilities:

1. Reporting a Vulnerability:

   • If you discover a security vulnerability, please report it immediately by opening an issue marked as Security or emailing the project maintainers (email to be provided).
   • Provide detailed information about the vulnerability, including steps to reproduce it, if possible.

2. Responsible Disclosure:

   • Do not publicly disclose vulnerabilities before they have been addressed.
   • Give maintainers a reasonable amount of time to investigate and resolve the issue before sharing it publicly.

3. Security Best Practices:

   • Ensure that all code, especially for the API and model pipelines, is free of potential vulnerabilities (e.g., injection attacks, buffer overflows).
   • Regularly review dependencies for known security issues and apply updates when necessary.
   • Implement proper access controls for sensitive data, such as facial embeddings and user data.
   • Maintain a secure connection (SSL/TLS) for all network communications.

4. Patch Policy:

   • Security patches should be applied as quickly as possible once a vulnerability is confirmed.
   • All patches will undergo thorough testing to ensure no regressions or performance issues.