We actively support the following versions with security updates:

• All user inputs are validated and sanitized before processing
• Length limits on all text inputs to prevent buffer overflow attacks
• Character validation to prevent injection attacks
• SQL injection prevention through parameterized queries only

• Parameterized queries for all database operations
• Connection pooling with proper resource management
• Database user isolation with minimal required permissions
• Audit logging for security monitoring
• Connection encryption support (configurable SSL/TLS)

• HTTPS-only external API calls
• Host allowlisting for external services to prevent SSRF attacks
• Request timeout limits to prevent resource exhaustion
• Rate limiting through connection pooling

• Structured logging to prevent log injection attacks
• Resource limits to prevent DoS attacks
• Graceful error handling without information disclosure
• Secure configuration management with environment variables
• Non-root container execution in Docker deployments

• Multi-stage Docker builds for minimal attack surface
• Read-only filesystem in production containers
• Non-privileged user execution (UID 65534)
• No shell access in production images (scratch-based)
• Security scanning friendly image structure

# Database Security
DB_SSL_MODE=require                    # Enable SSL for database connections
POSTGRESQL_PASSWORD=<strong-password>  # Use strong passwords

# Application Security
LOG_LEVEL=info                        # Avoid debug logs in production
GRACEFUL_SHUTDOWN_TIME=30s           # Proper cleanup on shutdown

# API Security
TRANSLATE_API_KEY=<secure-key>       # Secure API keys

# docker-compose.yml security settings
security_opt:
  - no-new-privileges:true
read_only: true
user: "65534:65534"

1. Use strong passwords for all database connections
2. Enable SSL/TLS for database connections in production
3. Regularly update container images and dependencies
4. Monitor logs for suspicious activities
5. Implement network segmentation using Docker networks
6. Use secrets management for sensitive configuration

1. Regular security updates - Keep dependencies up to date
2. Log monitoring - Monitor application logs for security events
3. Access control - Limit access to production systems
4. Backup security - Encrypt and secure database backups
5. Incident response - Have a plan for security incidents

1. Code review - All changes should be reviewed
2. Dependency scanning - Regularly scan for vulnerable dependencies
3. Static analysis - Use security-focused static analysis tools
4. Secrets management - Never commit secrets to version control

The application includes comprehensive audit logging:

• Database operations
• User interactions
• API calls
• Error conditions
• Security events

Built-in health checks monitor:

• Database connectivity
• Application responsiveness
• Resource utilization
• Security status

Recommended monitoring:

• Failed authentication attempts
• Unusual traffic patterns
• Database connection issues
• Error rates and types
• Resource consumption

We take security seriously. If you discover a security vulnerability, please follow these steps:

1. DO NOT create a public GitHub issue for security vulnerabilities
2. Email security reports to: [security@example.com]
3. Include detailed information about the vulnerability
4. Provide steps to reproduce the issue if possible
5. Wait for acknowledgment before public disclosure

• Description of the vulnerability
• Steps to reproduce
• Potential impact assessment
• Suggested fix (if known)
• Your contact information

• 24 hours: Initial acknowledgment
• 72 hours: Initial assessment and triage
• 7 days: Detailed response with timeline
• 30 days: Target resolution for critical issues

• All code follows secure coding practices
• Input validation at multiple layers
• Proper error handling without information disclosure
• Resource management and cleanup
• Secure defaults in configuration

• Security-focused unit tests
• Integration tests for security features
• Dependency vulnerability scanning
• Container security scanning
• Static code analysis

• Secure container images
• Network isolation
• Resource limits
• Health monitoring
• Incident response procedures

• All dependencies updated to latest secure versions
• Environment variables properly configured
• SSL/TLS enabled for database connections
• Strong passwords configured
• Container security settings applied
• Network isolation configured
• Monitoring and logging enabled
• Backup procedures tested
• Incident response plan ready

• Monthly dependency updates
• Quarterly security reviews
• Log analysis for security events
• Performance and security monitoring
• Backup integrity verification
• Access control review
• Documentation updates

• OWASP Top 10
• Docker Security Best Practices
• PostgreSQL Security
• Go Security Checklist

• gosec - Go security analyzer
• nancy - Dependency vulnerability scanner
• trivy - Container vulnerability scanner
• hadolint - Dockerfile security linter

Remember: Security is an ongoing process, not a one-time setup. Regular updates, monitoring, and reviews are essential for maintaining a secure application.