Version: 2.1.0
Last Updated: August 5, 2025

Web3 Guardian takes security seriously and implements comprehensive security measures to protect both our platform and our users' data. This document outlines our security practices, vulnerability reporting procedures, and security commitments.

• TLS 1.3 Encryption: All communications encrypted with latest TLS standards
• VPC Isolation: Services run in isolated virtual private clouds
• Web Application Firewall: Advanced WAF protection against common attacks
• DDoS Protection: Enterprise-grade distributed denial of service protection
• IP Whitelisting: Restricted access to administrative interfaces

• Input Validation: All inputs sanitized and validated against injection attacks
• Authentication: Multi-factor authentication for all administrative access
• Authorization: Role-based access control with principle of least privilege
• Session Management: Secure session handling with automatic timeout
• API Security: Rate limiting, API key management, and request throttling

• Encryption at Rest: All sensitive data encrypted using AES-256
• Encryption in Transit: End-to-end encryption for all data transmission
• Key Management: Hardware security modules for cryptographic key storage
• Data Minimization: Only collect and store necessary data
• Regular Backups: Automated encrypted backups with geo-redundancy

• Security Reviews: Mandatory security review for all code changes
• Static Analysis: Automated static code analysis for vulnerability detection
• Dependency Scanning: Regular scanning of all dependencies for known vulnerabilities
• Penetration Testing: Regular third-party security assessments
• Security Training: Ongoing security training for all development team members

• Version Control: All code changes tracked and reviewed through Git
• Branch Protection: Main branch protected with required reviews
• Secrets Management: No hardcoded secrets, using secure vaults
• Supply Chain Security: Verification of all third-party dependencies
• Container Security: Regular scanning of container images for vulnerabilities

We welcome security researchers and the community to help identify potential security vulnerabilities. We follow responsible disclosure practices and work collaboratively with researchers.

1. Email: Send vulnerability reports to [email protected]
2. PGP Encryption: Use our PGP key for sensitive communications
3. Bug Bounty: Eligible vulnerabilities may qualify for bug bounty rewards

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When reporting a vulnerability, please include:

• Description: Clear description of the vulnerability
• Impact: Potential impact and attack scenarios
• Reproduction: Step-by-step reproduction instructions
• Proof of Concept: Code or screenshots demonstrating the issue
• Suggested Fix: Any recommendations for remediation

Our bug bounty program covers:

• Main API: https://api.web3guardian.com
• Web Application: https://web3guardian.com
• Browser Extension: Chrome/Firefox extensions
• Mobile Applications: iOS/Android apps
• Infrastructure: Production servers and services

• Development/Testing: Non-production environments
• Third-party Services: External APIs and services
• Social Engineering: Attacks targeting employees
• Physical Security: Physical access attacks
• DDoS Attacks: Denial of service attacks

• ✅ Automated scanning with reasonable rate limits
• ✅ Manual testing of publicly accessible endpoints
• ✅ Social engineering of test accounts (not employees)
• ✅ Physical security testing of approved locations

• ❌ Testing on production user data
• ❌ Social engineering of employees or customers
• ❌ Physical attacks against property or employees
• ❌ Denial of service attacks
• ❌ Spam or mass exploitation
• ❌ Public disclosure before resolution

# API Key Authentication
headers = {
    'X-API-Key': 'your-api-key',
    'Content-Type': 'application/json'
}

# Rate Limiting
rate_limits = {
    'free_tier': '100 requests/hour',
    'pro_tier': '1000 requests/hour',
    'enterprise': '10000 requests/hour'
}

• Input Validation: Comprehensive validation of all inputs
• SQL Injection Protection: Parameterized queries and ORM usage
• XSS Prevention: Output encoding and CSP headers
• CSRF Protection: Anti-CSRF tokens for state-changing operations
• Request Size Limits: Maximum payload size enforcement

• Data Minimization: Only collect necessary information
• Purpose Limitation: Data used only for specified purposes
• Retention Limits: Automatic deletion of old data
• User Rights: Data access, correction, and deletion rights
• Consent Management: Clear consent mechanisms

• Public Data: Only process publicly available blockchain data
• No Private Keys: Never store or process private keys
• Anonymization: Remove identifying information where possible
• Audit Trails: Complete logging of data access and processing

• Log Aggregation: Centralized logging from all components
• Threat Detection: Automated detection of suspicious activities
• Incident Response: Automated response to security events
• Forensics: Detailed logging for incident investigation

# Security Metrics
security_metrics:
  - failed_authentication_attempts
  - unusual_api_usage_patterns
  - suspicious_user_behavior
  - malformed_request_attempts
  - rate_limit_violations
  - privilege_escalation_attempts

# Alert Thresholds
alert_thresholds:
  failed_auth: 10 attempts / 5 minutes
  api_abuse: 1000 requests / 1 minute
  error_rate: 5% over 1 minute
  response_time: >2 seconds average

• Automated Scanning: Daily vulnerability scans
• Penetration Testing: Quarterly professional assessments
• Code Reviews: Security-focused code reviews for all changes
• Dependency Updates: Regular updates of all dependencies
• Configuration Audits: Regular security configuration reviews

1. Detection: Automated monitoring and manual reporting
2. Analysis: Severity assessment and impact analysis
3. Containment: Immediate containment of security incidents
4. Eradication: Root cause analysis and vulnerability patching
5. Recovery: Service restoration and monitoring
6. Lessons Learned: Post-incident review and improvements

• OWASP Top 10: Mitigation of all OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities
• NIST Cybersecurity Framework: Implementation of NIST CSF controls
• ISO 27001: Information security management system
• SOC 2 Type II: Service organization controls for security

• GDPR: General Data Protection Regulation compliance
• CCPA: California Consumer Privacy Act compliance
• Privacy by Design: Privacy considerations in all development

• Security Audits: Annual comprehensive security assessments
• Code Audits: Regular third-party code reviews
• Infrastructure Audits: Quarterly infrastructure security reviews
• Compliance Audits: Regular compliance verification

• Security Incidents: Quarterly transparency reports
• Vulnerability Disclosures: Public disclosure of resolved issues
• Security Metrics: Annual security posture reports

• Critical Patches: Applied within 24 hours
• High Priority: Applied within 1 week
• Medium Priority: Applied within 1 month
• Low Priority: Applied during regular maintenance

• Security Advisories: Published for all security updates
• Customer Notifications: Direct notification for critical issues
• Status Page: Real-time security status updates
• Blog Posts: Detailed explanation of significant security improvements

1. Immediate Assessment: Within 1 hour of discovery
2. Containment: Immediate measures to prevent exploitation
3. Patch Development: Emergency patch development if needed
4. Testing: Rapid but thorough testing of patches
5. Deployment: Emergency deployment procedures
6. Communication: Immediate customer and public communication

• Security Officer: [email protected]
• Vulnerability Reports: [email protected]
• Emergency Hotline: +1-800-WEB3-SEC (24/7)

• Security Blog: https://security.web3guardian.dev
• Security Documentation: https://docs.web3guardian.dev/security
• Status Page: https://status.web3guardian.dev

We commit to:

• Transparency: Open communication about security practices
• Continuous Improvement: Regular enhancement of security measures
• Rapid Response: Quick response to security incidents
• User Protection: Prioritizing user data protection
• Industry Leadership: Setting high standards for Web3 security

We foster a security-first culture through:

• Training: Regular security training for all employees
• Awareness: Security awareness programs and communications
• Responsibility: Every team member is responsible for security
• Innovation: Continuous innovation in security practices

This security policy is reviewed and updated quarterly. Last review: August 5, 2025

Reporting Security Issues: [email protected] | PGP Key: Download