diff --git a/.github/copilot-instructions.md b/.github/copilot-instructions.md
index 35dd448..acfaccf 100644
--- a/.github/copilot-instructions.md
+++ b/.github/copilot-instructions.md
@@ -22,7 +22,7 @@ These instructions guide GitHub Copilot to suggest secure, intentional code patt
 - Use output encoding libraries like OWASP Java Encoder to prevent XSS in rendered HTML.
 - Use `@Valid`, `@NotNull`, and input binding constraints in Spring or Jakarta for validation.
 - Avoid `Runtime.exec()` or `ProcessBuilder` with unsanitized input — prefer safe APIs.
-- Default to OWASP Secure Coding Practices — https://owasp.org/www-project-secure-coding-practices
+- Default to OWASP Secure Coding Practices — [OWASP Secure Coding Practices](https://owasp.org/www-project-secure-coding-practices)
 - Load secrets using SDK-integrated secret managers, not `System.getenv()` or `.properties` files.
 - Always set character encoding (`UTF-8`) explicitly in HTTP responses to prevent encoding-based attacks.
 - Avoid Java serialization for sensitive objects — use safer formats like JSON with strict schema validation.
@@ -46,6 +46,18 @@ These instructions guide GitHub Copilot to suggest secure, intentional code patt
 - Always hash passwords with `PasswordHasher<TUser>` or a vetted library — never store plaintext.
 - Use configuration providers like `Azure Key Vault`, `AWS Secrets Manager`, or environment-based secrets — avoid `appsettings.json` for secrets.
 
+### 🐍 Python
+
+- Always validate and sanitize external input — use `pydantic`, `cerberus`, or `marshmallow` for structured validation.
+- Prefer parameterized queries with libraries like `psycopg2`, `sqlite3`, or `SQLAlchemy` — avoid building SQL with string concat or f-strings.
+- Use built-in escaping via `html.escape()` or templating engines like Jinja2 (autoescaping on!) to prevent XSS.
+- Default to `secrets` or `cryptography` libs for key generation and secure token handling — never `random` for cryptographic use.
+- Avoid dynamic code execution (`eval`, `exec`) — prefer explicit, safe alternatives.
+- Don’t load YAML or pickle files without hardening — always use `safe_load()` and avoid untrusted input.
+- Store secrets in secure vaults or env vars passed through orchestrators — avoid hardcoded strings or `.env` files in prod.
+- Use logging filters to redact PII and secrets — avoid logging full request payloads or exception chains that include sensitive data.
+- Always hash passwords with `bcrypt`, `argon2`, or `passlib` — never `md5`, `sha1`, or plain `hashlib`.
+
 ---
 
 ## 🚫 3. Do Not Suggest
@@ -77,6 +89,16 @@ These instructions guide GitHub Copilot to suggest secure, intentional code patt
 - Do not log full exception objects or HTTP request bodies without redacting PII.
 - Do not disable certificate validation (`ServerCertificateValidationCallback = delegate { return true; }`) in production.
 
+### Python
+
+- Do not build SQL queries with string concat, f-strings, or `.format()` — always use parameterized queries.
+- Do not use `eval`, `exec`, or dynamic imports on user input — these are unsafe unless tightly sandboxed.
+- Do not log sensitive values (e.g. API keys, passwords) or full stack traces with PII.
+- Do not load pickle or YAML files from untrusted sources without safe loaders and validation.
+- Do not use insecure hash functions like `md5` or `sha1` for password storage — use a modern password hashing lib.
+- Do not commit `.env` files or hardcode secrets — use secrets management infrastructure.
+
+
 ---
 
 ## 🧠 4. AI-Generated Code Safety
@@ -100,4 +122,4 @@ These instructions guide GitHub Copilot to suggest secure, intentional code patt
 - Treat AI-generated code as a draft; always review and test before integration.
 - Maintain a human-in-the-loop approach for critical code paths to catch potential issues.
 - Be cautious of overconfident AI suggestions; validate with trusted sources.
-- Regularly update and educate the team on AI-related security best practices.
\ No newline at end of file
+- Regularly update and educate the team on AI-related security best practices.
diff --git a/.github/workflows/markdownlint.yml b/.github/workflows/markdownlint.yml
index fb8761a..f1803b0 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/markdownlint.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/markdownlint.yml
@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ on:
 
 jobs:
   markdown-lint:
-    runs-on: [Linux]
+    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
     steps:
       - name: Checkout repository
         uses: actions/checkout@v3