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SECURITY.md

Security Policy

πŸ” Security Standards

This platform implements enterprise-grade security for critical infrastructure protection:

Compliance

  • NERC CIP: North American Electric Reliability Corporation Critical Infrastructure Protection
  • FERC Standards: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission requirements
  • ISO 27001: Information security management
  • SOC 2 Type II: Security, availability, and confidentiality

API Security

  • OAuth 2.0: Token-based authentication for all APIs
  • mTLS: Mutual TLS for system-to-system communication
  • API Keys: Client ID enforcement with rate limiting
  • IP Whitelisting: Restricted access for critical infrastructure APIs

Data Protection

  • Encryption at Rest: AES-256 for stored data
  • Encryption in Transit: TLS 1.3 minimum
  • Key Management: HSM-based key storage
  • Data Masking: PII and sensitive grid data protection

🚨 Reporting Security Vulnerabilities

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

  1. DO NOT open a public issue
  2. Email [email protected] with:
    • Description of the vulnerability
    • Steps to reproduce
    • Potential impact
    • Suggested fix (if any)

Response Timeline

  • Initial Response: Within 24 hours
  • Assessment: Within 72 hours
  • Resolution: Based on severity (Critical: 7 days, High: 14 days)

πŸ›‘οΈ Security Best Practices

For Developers

  1. Never commit credentials or secrets
  2. Use environment variables for sensitive configuration
  3. Implement input validation on all APIs
  4. Follow OWASP API Security Top 10 guidelines
  5. Regular dependency updates and vulnerability scanning

For Operators

  1. Enable audit logging on all critical APIs
  2. Monitor for anomalous API usage patterns
  3. Implement network segmentation
  4. Regular security assessments and penetration testing
  5. Maintain incident response procedures

πŸ“‹ Security Checklist

Before deploying to production:

  • All APIs use OAuth 2.0 or stronger authentication
  • Rate limiting configured on all public endpoints
  • Audit logging enabled
  • Encryption configured for data at rest and in transit
  • Security headers implemented (HSTS, CSP, etc.)
  • Vulnerability scanning completed
  • Penetration testing performed
  • Disaster recovery plan documented

πŸ”„ Security Updates

Security patches are released:

  • Critical: Immediately upon discovery
  • High: Within 7 days
  • Medium: Within 30 days
  • Low: In regular release cycle

Subscribe to security announcements at: [email protected]

There aren’t any published security advisories