The Emergency Department Flow Simulator is currently maintained for the latest version of the project, running on Python 3.9+ with the dependencies listed in requirements.txt. Security updates are applied to the main branch.

If you discover a security vulnerability in the Emergency Department Flow Simulator, please report it responsibly by following these steps:

1. Do Not Open a Public Issue: Avoid disclosing vulnerabilities publicly (e.g., via GitHub Issues) to prevent exploitation.
2. Contact the Maintainers:
   • Email the project maintainers at the contact provided in the Support Resources.
   • Include a detailed description of the vulnerability, steps to reproduce, and potential impact.
3. Response Time:
   • Expect an acknowledgment within 48 hours.
   • The team will investigate and provide updates on resolution progress.
4. Resolution:
   • Accepted vulnerabilities will be addressed promptly, with patches applied to the main branch.
   • You will be notified when the issue is resolved.
5. Disclosure:
   • After resolution, we may coordinate with you to publicly disclose the vulnerability, crediting you (if desired) for the discovery.

To ensure the security of your local setup:

• Keep dependencies up to date (pip install -r requirements.txt --upgrade).
• Run the application in a virtual environment to isolate dependencies.
• Avoid exposing the application to public networks, as it is designed for local use.
• Regularly check for updates to the repository for security patches.

• The project does not currently implement authentication or encryption, as it is intended for local simulation use.
• External dependencies (e.g., SimPy, PyQt6) may have their own vulnerabilities; monitor their respective repositories for updates.

Thank you for helping keep the Emergency Department Flow Simulator secure!