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SECURITY.md

Security Policy

Reporting a Security Issue

If you discover any security-related issues or vulnerabilities in this project, please follow these steps to responsibly disclose them:

  1. Privately Notify the Maintainer: Contact me privately through email at [tech.vishalkrsingh@gmail.com] with details of the vulnerability. Avoid disclosing the issue publicly until it has been addressed.

  2. Provide Information: Include as much information as possible about the vulnerability, including steps to reproduce it, potential impact, and any additional details that may help in the assessment and resolution.

  3. Cooperate with the Maintainer: Work with me to address and resolve the issue in a timely and coordinated manner.

Guidelines for Contributors

Code Review

  1. Security Awareness: When contributing code, be mindful of potential security implications. If you identify a security concern, report it following the steps outlined in the "Reporting a Security Issue" section.

  2. Pull Request Validation: Ensure that your pull requests do not introduce security vulnerabilities. Review your changes and consider their impact on the overall security posture of the project.

Dependency Management

  1. Regular Updates: Keep project dependencies up to date. Regularly check for updates and security patches for libraries and packages used in the project.

  2. Dependency Scanning: Periodically review dependencies for known vulnerabilities using automated tools or services. Address any identified security issues promptly.

Secure Development Practices

  1. Code Sanitization: Sanitize inputs and outputs to prevent security vulnerabilities such as injection attacks.

  2. Data Validation: Validate user input and ensure that data is validated and sanitized before being processed.

  3. Authentication and Authorization: Follow secure practices for authentication and authorization. Avoid hardcoding sensitive information, and use secure authentication mechanisms.

  4. Sensitive Data Handling: Exercise caution when handling sensitive data. Encrypt data in transit and at rest when necessary.

  5. Error Handling: Implement proper error handling to avoid exposing sensitive information in error messages.

Code of Conduct

All contributors are expected to adhere to the project's Code of Conduct to maintain a positive and respectful community environment.

Acknowledgments

I appreciate the efforts of all contributors in maintaining the security of this project. Your commitment to responsible disclosure and secure development practices is crucial for the success of this project.

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