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Security Policy

Supported Versions

We release patches for security vulnerabilities in the following versions:

Version Supported
1.x.x
< 1.0

Reporting a Vulnerability

The Seismic Event Classification System team takes security seriously. We appreciate your efforts to responsibly disclose your findings.

How to Report

Please report security vulnerabilities by emailing security@seismic-classifier.org. Do not create public GitHub issues for security vulnerabilities.

What to Include

When reporting a vulnerability, please include:

  • Description: Clear description of the vulnerability
  • Impact: Potential impact and attack scenarios
  • Reproduction: Steps to reproduce the issue
  • Environment: Affected versions and configurations
  • Evidence: Screenshots, logs, or proof of concept (if applicable)

Response Timeline

  • Initial Response: Within 48 hours
  • Status Update: Within 7 days
  • Resolution: Varies based on complexity and severity

Security Contact

Security Measures

Code Security

  • Dependency Scanning: Automated vulnerability scanning
  • Static Analysis: Code analysis for security issues
  • Input Validation: All external inputs are validated
  • Error Handling: Secure error handling to prevent information disclosure

API Security

  • Rate Limiting: Protection against abuse
  • Input Sanitization: All API inputs are sanitized
  • Authentication: Secure authentication mechanisms
  • Authorization: Proper access control

Data Security

  • Encryption: Sensitive data encrypted at rest and in transit
  • Access Control: Role-based access to sensitive data
  • Audit Logging: Security events are logged
  • Data Minimization: Only necessary data is collected

Infrastructure Security

  • HTTPS: All communication over secure channels
  • Security Headers: Appropriate security headers set
  • Container Security: Secure container configurations
  • Monitoring: Security monitoring and alerting

Disclosure Policy

When we receive a security bug report, we will:

  1. Confirm the problem and determine affected versions
  2. Audit code to find similar problems
  3. Prepare fixes for all supported versions
  4. Release new versions with security patches
  5. Announce security advisories

Public Disclosure

  • Security advisories will be published after patches are available
  • Credit will be given to reporters (unless they prefer anonymity)
  • CVE numbers will be assigned when appropriate

Security Best Practices

For Users

  • Keep Updated: Use the latest version
  • Secure Configuration: Follow security configuration guidelines
  • Monitor: Monitor security advisories
  • Report: Report suspicious activity

For Developers

  • Secure Coding: Follow secure coding practices
  • Dependencies: Keep dependencies updated
  • Testing: Include security testing
  • Reviews: Conduct security-focused code reviews

Compliance

This project follows industry security standards:

  • OWASP Top 10: Web application security risks
  • SANS Top 25: Software errors
  • CWE: Common weakness enumeration
  • NIST: Cybersecurity framework

Bug Bounty

We currently do not have a formal bug bounty program, but we appreciate responsible disclosure and will acknowledge security researchers who help improve our security posture.

Security Advisories

Security advisories are published at:

  • GitHub Security Advisories
  • Project mailing list
  • Official website

Thank you for helping keep the Seismic Event Classification System secure!

There aren't any published security advisories