We take security vulnerabilities seriously. If you discover a security vulnerability in the RAFT Toolkit, please report it to us responsibly.

1. Do not create a public GitHub issue for security vulnerabilities
2. Email security concerns to: [security@raft-toolkit.com] (or use GitHub's private vulnerability reporting)
3. Include as much detail as possible:
   • Description of the vulnerability
   • Steps to reproduce
   • Potential impact
   • Suggested fix (if available)

• Acknowledgment: We'll acknowledge receipt within 48 hours
• Initial Assessment: We'll provide an initial assessment within 5 business days
• Updates: We'll keep you informed about progress
• Resolution: We aim to resolve critical vulnerabilities within 30 days

• Dependency Scanning: Automated dependency vulnerability scanning with Dependabot
• Container Scanning: Docker images scanned with Trivy for vulnerabilities
• Code Scanning: Static analysis with CodeQL and Bandit
• Secrets Detection: GitHub Advanced Security for secret scanning
• Regular Updates: Dependencies and base images updated regularly

• Non-root User: Containers run as non-root user raft
• Minimal Base Images: Using slim Python images with security updates
• Layer Optimization: Multi-stage builds to minimize attack surface
• Security Scanning: All images scanned before deployment

• Input Validation: All user inputs validated and sanitized
• API Security: Rate limiting and authentication for API endpoints
• Secret Management: Environment variables for sensitive configuration
• Secure Defaults: Security-first configuration defaults

Some low-severity vulnerabilities in base Debian packages are filtered out as they:

• Are historical/legacy issues not applicable to containerized environments
• Require system-level updates beyond application control
• Have minimal impact in the container context

These are tracked in .trivyignore and reviewed regularly.

• Python dependencies are automatically updated via Dependabot
• Security patches are prioritized and applied promptly
• Development dependencies are separated from production dependencies

1. Use Official Images: Only use images from our official registry
2. Keep Updated: Regularly update to the latest version
3. Network Security: Use proper network isolation and firewalls
4. Secrets Management: Use secure secret management systems
5. Access Control: Implement proper authentication and authorization

1. Environment Variables: Store API keys in environment variables
2. Key Rotation: Regularly rotate API keys
3. Least Privilege: Use keys with minimal required permissions
4. Monitoring: Monitor API key usage for anomalies

1. Input Sanitization: Validate all document inputs
2. Output Review: Review generated content before use
3. Data Retention: Implement appropriate data retention policies
4. Access Logs: Monitor access to sensitive data

1. Day 0: Vulnerability reported
2. Day 1-2: Acknowledgment sent
3. Day 3-5: Initial assessment and triage
4. Day 6-30: Investigation and fix development
5. Day 30+: Public disclosure (coordinated with reporter)

For security-related questions or concerns:

• Security Email: [Create appropriate security contact]
• GitHub Security Advisories: Use private reporting feature
• General Issues: Use public GitHub issues (non-security only)

This security policy is reviewed and updated regularly to reflect current best practices and threat landscape.