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SECURITY.md

Security Policy

Reporting Security Vulnerabilities

We take security very seriously. If you discover a security vulnerability in Katya AI REChain Mesh, please report it responsibly.

How to Report

Do NOT open a public issue on GitHub. Instead, please:

  1. Email: [email protected]
  2. Subject: "Security Vulnerability in Katya AI REChain Mesh"
  3. Include:
    • Description of the vulnerability
    • Steps to reproduce
    • Potential impact
    • Your contact information (optional)

Response Time

  • Critical vulnerabilities: Response within 24 hours
  • High severity: Response within 48 hours
  • Medium/Low severity: Response within 1 week

Security Features

πŸ” End-to-End Encryption

  • AES-GCM 256-bit encryption for all data in transit
  • X25519 ECDH key exchange for secure communication
  • Perfect Forward Secrecy for session keys
  • Zero-knowledge architecture where possible

πŸ”‘ Authentication & Authorization

  • JWT tokens with short expiration times
  • Multi-factor authentication support
  • Role-based access control (RBAC)
  • API key management with rotation

πŸ›‘οΈ Network Security

  • HTTPS only for all communications
  • WebSocket encryption for real-time features
  • Rate limiting on all API endpoints
  • DDoS protection via cloud services

πŸ”’ Data Protection

  • Encrypted storage for sensitive data
  • Secure key management using hardware security modules
  • Data anonymization where appropriate
  • GDPR compliance for user data

Security Best Practices

For Developers

Code Security

// Use secure random for sensitive data
import 'dart:math';
final secureRandom = Random.secure();

// Validate all inputs
String sanitizeInput(String input) {
  return input.replaceAll(RegExp(r'[<>"/\\&\'()]'), '');
}

// Use secure storage for tokens
import 'package:flutter_secure_storage/flutter_secure_storage.dart';
final storage = FlutterSecureStorage();

API Security

// Validate API responses
class ApiResponse {
  final bool success;
  final Map<String, dynamic> data;

  ApiResponse.fromJson(Map<String, dynamic> json)
      : success = json['success'] as bool,
        data = Map<String, dynamic>.from(json['data'] as Map);
}

For Users

Device Security

  • Keep your device updated
  • Use strong, unique passwords
  • Enable biometric authentication
  • Regularly review app permissions

Network Security

  • Use trusted Wi-Fi networks
  • Avoid public Wi-Fi for sensitive operations
  • Enable VPN when available
  • Monitor device connections

Data Security

  • Be cautious with shared information
  • Review privacy settings regularly
  • Use app lock features
  • Backup important data securely

Vulnerability Disclosure

Responsible Disclosure Policy

  1. Discovery: Researcher discovers vulnerability
  2. Report: Vulnerability reported to security team
  3. Acknowledgment: Security team confirms receipt
  4. Investigation: Vulnerability is investigated and verified
  5. Fix: Security team develops and tests fix
  6. Disclosure: Vulnerability is publicly disclosed after fix
  7. Credit: Researcher is credited (if desired)

Disclosure Timeline

  • Day 0: Vulnerability reported
  • Day 1-7: Initial investigation and triage
  • Day 8-30: Fix development and testing
  • Day 31-60: Deployment of fix
  • Day 61+: Public disclosure (if applicable)

Security Updates

Version Security

We follow semantic versioning with security implications:

  • Major version (2.0.0): Breaking changes, security improvements
  • Minor version (1.1.0): New features, security patches
  • Patch version (1.0.1): Bug fixes, security fixes

Update Process

  1. Critical security updates: Released immediately
  2. High severity: Released within 1 week
  3. Medium severity: Released with next minor version
  4. Low severity: Released with next patch version

Update Notifications

  • In-app notifications for critical updates
  • Email notifications to registered users
  • Social media announcements for major updates
  • Blog posts for detailed security advisories

Compliance

Standards Compliance

  • OWASP Top 10 protection
  • GDPR compliance for EU users
  • CCPA compliance for California users
  • ISO 27001 security management
  • SOC 2 Type II compliance

Privacy Protection

  • Data minimization principle
  • Purpose limitation for data collection
  • Consent management for data processing
  • Right to erasure implementation
  • Data portability support

Security Testing

Automated Testing

# Security scanning
flutter pub run security_scan

# Dependency vulnerabilities
flutter pub audit

# Code analysis
flutter analyze --security

Manual Testing

Penetration Testing

  • Regular third-party penetration testing
  • Bug bounty program participation
  • Internal security reviews

Code Review

  • Security-focused code reviews
  • Threat modeling sessions
  • Security design reviews

Incident Response

Incident Response Plan

  1. Detection: Monitoring systems alert security team
  2. Assessment: Severity and impact assessment
  3. Containment: Isolate affected systems
  4. Recovery: Restore normal operations
  5. Lessons: Post-incident analysis and improvements

Contact Information

Security Team:

  • Email: [email protected]
  • Emergency: +1 (555) 123-4567
  • PGP Key: Available on key servers

Legal Team:

Security Resources

Documentation

Tools

Communities

Changelog

Security Updates

Version 1.0.1 (January 2025)

  • βœ… Fixed authentication bypass vulnerability
  • βœ… Updated encryption libraries
  • βœ… Improved input validation
  • βœ… Enhanced logging for security events

Version 1.0.0 (Initial Release)

  • βœ… Comprehensive security audit completed
  • βœ… End-to-end encryption implemented
  • βœ… Security headers configured
  • βœ… Rate limiting implemented

Acknowledgments

We would like to thank the following individuals and organizations for their contributions to our security:

  • Security Researchers: For responsible vulnerability disclosures
  • Open Source Community: For security tools and libraries
  • Flutter Team: For security guidance and best practices
  • OWASP: For security standards and guidelines

Security is a shared responsibility. Help us keep Katya AI REChain Mesh secure!

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