The Official Blog team takes the security of our platform and our users' data seriously. We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of security and privacy protection. This document outlines our security practices, supported versions, and the process for reporting security vulnerabilities.

We actively maintain and provide security updates for the following versions of our platform:

• Current: Latest stable release with full feature updates and security patches
• LTS (Long Term Support): Extended support for critical security issues
• Limited: Only critical security vulnerabilities are addressed
• EOL (End of Life): No further updates or security patches

We encourage responsible disclosure of security vulnerabilities. If you discover a security issue, please follow these steps:

• Subject: [SECURITY] Brief description of the issue
• Encryption: Use our PGP key for sensitive information (see below)

Please include the following details in your report:

• Vulnerability Type: (e.g., XSS, CSRF, SQL Injection, etc.)
• Affected Component: Specific page, feature, or system component
• Impact Assessment: Potential impact and affected users
• Reproduction Steps: Clear, step-by-step instructions
• Proof of Concept: Screenshots, code snippets, or demo (if applicable)
• Proposed Solution: Your recommendations for fixing the issue
• Discovery Details: How and when you discovered the vulnerability

For sensitive security reports, please use our PGP public key:

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We maintain a security researchers hall of fame to recognize individuals who help improve our security:

• [Researcher Name] - Critical XSS vulnerability fix
• [Researcher Name] - Authentication bypass discovery
• [Researcher Name] - Data exposure prevention

While we don't offer monetary rewards, we provide:

• Public Recognition: Listed in our security hall of fame
• Official Certificate: Digital certificate of appreciation
• Swag Package: Official Tech Blog merchandise
• LinkedIn Recommendation: Professional endorsement
• Early Access: Beta features and exclusive content

• Data in Transit: TLS 1.3 encryption for all communications
• Data at Rest: AES-256 encryption for sensitive stored data
• Key Management: Hardware Security Modules (HSM) for key storage

• Data Minimization: We collect only necessary information
• Retention Policies: Automatic data purging after defined periods
• User Control: Users can request data deletion at any time
• Anonymization: Personal data is anonymized where possible

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• HSTS: HTTP Strict Transport Security enabled
• X-Frame-Options: Clickjacking protection
• X-Content-Type-Options: MIME type sniffing prevention
• Referrer-Policy: Controlled referrer information sharing
• Permissions-Policy: Feature usage restrictions

• XSS Prevention: Comprehensive input sanitization
• CSRF Protection: Anti-CSRF tokens for all forms
• SQL Injection: Parameterized queries and input validation
• File Upload Security: Strict file type and size validation

• Hashing: bcrypt with work factor 12+ for password storage
• Complexity Requirements: Minimum 8 characters with mixed case, numbers, symbols
• Breach Detection: Integration with HaveIBeenPwned API
• Rate Limiting: Failed login attempt throttling

• Secure Cookies: HttpOnly, Secure, SameSite attributes
• Session Timeout: Automatic logout after inactivity
• Concurrent Sessions: Limited number of active sessions
• Session Invalidation: Logout invalidates all sessions

• TOTP Support: Time-based one-time passwords
• Backup Codes: Recovery codes for emergency access
• Device Trust: Remember trusted devices option
• Admin Enforcement: MFA required for administrative accounts

• OS Updates: Automated security patching
• Service Minimization: Only essential services running
• Access Control: SSH key-based authentication only
• Firewall Rules: Restrictive inbound/outbound rules

• Security Events: Real-time security event monitoring
• Intrusion Detection: Automated threat detection system
• Log Analysis: Centralized logging with anomaly detection
• Incident Response: Automated alerting and response procedures

• Encrypted Backups: Regular encrypted data backups
• Offsite Storage: Geographically distributed backup storage
• Recovery Testing: Regular disaster recovery drills
• RTO/RPO: 4-hour recovery time, 1-hour data loss maximum

• Remote code execution
• Authentication bypass
• Complete system compromise
• Mass data exfiltration

Response Time: Immediate (within 24 hours)

• Privilege escalation
• Significant data exposure
• Admin panel access
• Payment system vulnerabilities

Response Time: 72 hours

• Cross-site scripting (XSS)
• Cross-site request forgery (CSRF)
• Information disclosure
• Limited access violations

Response Time: 7 days

• Minor information leakage
• UI redressing
• Non-sensitive data exposure
• Configuration issues

Response Time: 30 days

• GDPR: Full compliance with European data protection regulations
• CCPA: California Consumer Privacy Act compliance
• SOC 2 Type II: Annual security audits and certifications
• OWASP Top 10: Regular testing against common vulnerabilities

• Penetration Testing: Quarterly third-party security assessments
• Code Reviews: Static and dynamic code analysis
• Dependency Scanning: Automated vulnerability scanning of dependencies
• Infrastructure Assessment: Regular infrastructure security reviews

• Security Training: Regular team security awareness training
• Threat Modeling: Systematic threat analysis for new features
• Bug Bounty: Plans for formal bug bounty program
• Industry Collaboration: Active participation in security communities

The following items are generally not considered security vulnerabilities:

• Denial of Service: Rate limiting bypass or resource exhaustion
• Physical Access: Issues requiring physical device access
• Social Engineering: Attacks requiring user interaction
• Third-party Dependencies: Vulnerabilities in external services
• Best Practice Violations: Non-exploitable security recommendations
• Self-XSS: Cross-site scripting requiring user to paste malicious code

• ✅ Automated scanning with reasonable rate limits
• ✅ Manual testing on your own accounts
• ✅ Testing against publicly available demo instances
• ✅ Static code analysis of open-source components

• ❌ Testing on production systems without permission
• ❌ Accessing other users' data or accounts
• ❌ Performing denial of service attacks
• ❌ Spam or harassment of users
• ❌ Destructive testing or data modification
• ❌ Physical attacks on infrastructure

For critical security incidents requiring immediate attention:

• Escalation: Contact CEO directly for critical issues

For non-emergency security questions:

• Response Time: Within 48 hours during business days

This security policy is reviewed and updated:

• Quarterly: Regular policy review and updates
• As Needed: Following significant security incidents
• Annually: Comprehensive policy overhaul

Security policy changes are communicated through:

• Email Notifications: To registered security researchers
• Website Announcements: Prominently displayed updates
• GitHub Releases: Tagged releases with change notes
• Social Media: Major changes announced on official channels

We actively participate in the security community through:

• Open Source: Contributing security tools and knowledge
• Conferences: Speaking at security conferences and events
• Research: Publishing security research and findings
• Collaboration: Working with other organizations on security initiatives

We provide security resources for our users:

• Security Blog: Regular posts about security best practices
• Documentation: Comprehensive security implementation guides
• Webinars: Educational security awareness sessions
• Tools: Open-source security tools and utilities

Note: This security policy is a living document and will be updated as our security practices evolve. We encourage community feedback and suggestions for improvement.