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

1. Do NOT open a public GitHub issue
2. Email security concerns to the repository maintainers
3. Include as much detail as possible:
   • Description of the vulnerability
   • Steps to reproduce
   • Potential impact
   • Suggested fix (if any)

• Acknowledgment: Within 48 hours
• Initial Assessment: Within 1 week
• Resolution Timeline: Depends on severity
  • Critical: 24-48 hours
  • High: 1 week
  • Medium: 2 weeks
  • Low: Next release

When using this template, ensure you:

1. Never commit secrets - Use environment variables
2. Keep dependencies updated - Run npm audit and go mod tidy regularly
3. Review security headers - Check next.config.mjs for CSP settings
4. Enable branch protection - Require PR reviews before merging
5. Use HTTPS everywhere - All API calls should use TLS

This template includes:

• Content Security Policy headers
• CORS configuration
• Input validation patterns
• Secure authentication examples
• Environment variable management
• .gitignore for sensitive files