NMAP-AI is a security tool designed for cybersecurity professionals, penetration testers, and network administrators. As such, we take security extremely seriously and are committed to maintaining the highest security standards.

We believe in responsible disclosure and appreciate the security community's help in keeping NMAP-AI secure. If you discover a security vulnerability, please follow these steps:

• Do not file public GitHub issues for security vulnerabilities
• Do not discuss the vulnerability in public forums
• Do not publish the vulnerability details publicly

• Email: security@nmap-ai.org
• PGP Key: Available at https://nmap-ai.org/security/pgp-key.asc
• Subject Line: "Security Vulnerability Report - NMAP-AI"

• Description: Clear description of the vulnerability
• Impact: Potential impact and risk assessment
• Reproduction Steps: Step-by-step reproduction instructions
• Environment: Operating system, Python version, NMAP-AI version
• Proof of Concept: Working proof of concept (if applicable)
• Suggested Fix: Proposed solution (if available)

• Acknowledgment: Within 24 hours
• Initial Assessment: Within 72 hours
• Regular Updates: Every 5 business days
• Resolution Target: Based on severity (see below)

• Response Time: Immediate (within 4 hours)
• Resolution Target: 24-48 hours
• Examples: Remote code execution, privilege escalation, data exposure

• Response Time: Within 8 hours
• Resolution Target: 5-7 days
• Examples: Authentication bypass, significant data leakage

• Response Time: Within 24 hours
• Resolution Target: 14-30 days
• Examples: Limited information disclosure, DoS conditions

• Response Time: Within 72 hours
• Resolution Target: 30-90 days
• Examples: Minor information disclosure, low-impact issues

We recognize security researchers who help improve NMAP-AI:

[Researchers who report valid vulnerabilities will be listed here with their permission]

• Valid Security Issue: Confirmed vulnerability affecting NMAP-AI
• Responsible Disclosure: Followed our disclosure process
• Constructive Report: Clear, actionable vulnerability report
• Permission: Researcher agrees to be listed

• Network Targets: Comprehensive validation of IP addresses and ranges
• Scan Parameters: Sanitization of all user inputs
• Script Injection: Protection against command injection attacks
• File Paths: Secure handling of file system operations

• Multi-factor Authentication: Support for 2FA/MFA
• Role-based Access: Granular permission controls
• Session Management: Secure session handling
• API Authentication: JWT and API key validation

• Encryption at Rest: AES-256 encryption for stored data
• Encryption in Transit: TLS 1.3 for all network communications
• Key Management: Secure key generation and storage
• Data Sanitization: Secure deletion of sensitive data

• Rate Limiting: Protection against scanning abuse
• IP Filtering: Whitelist/blacklist functionality
• Proxy Support: SOCKS and HTTP proxy integration
• Network Isolation: Containerization support

• Security Events: Comprehensive security event logging
• Audit Trails: Detailed audit logs for all actions
• Anomaly Detection: Detection of unusual patterns
• Real-time Monitoring: Active monitoring of security metrics

• Static Analysis: Automated code security scanning
• Dependency Scanning: Regular dependency vulnerability checks
• Code Reviews: Mandatory security-focused code reviews
• Secure Coding Standards: Following OWASP guidelines

• Security Testing: Automated security test suites
• Penetration Testing: Regular third-party security assessments
• Fuzzing: Automated fuzz testing of inputs
• Integration Testing: Security-focused integration tests

• Container Security: Docker image security scanning
• Infrastructure as Code: Secure infrastructure deployment
• Secrets Management: Secure handling of secrets and credentials
• Update Management: Regular security updates and patches

NMAP-AI should only be used on networks where you have:

• Explicit Permission: Written authorization from network owners
• Legal Authority: Proper legal authority to conduct scanning
• Professional Scope: Within the scope of authorized security assessments

• Unauthorized Scanning: Scanning networks without permission
• Malicious Activities: Using the tool for illegal purposes
• Privacy Violations: Unauthorized access to private information
• Harassment: Using the tool to harass or intimidate others

• Rate Limiting: Use appropriate scan timing to avoid disruption
• Scope Management: Stay within authorized testing scope
• Data Handling: Securely handle and dispose of scan results
• Disclosure: Follow responsible vulnerability disclosure practices

• Automatic Updates: Optional automatic security updates
• Security Notifications: Email alerts for critical security updates
• Change Logs: Detailed security-focused change logs
• Version Control: Clear versioning for security releases

• Critical Vulnerabilities: Immediate patch releases
• Out-of-band Updates: Emergency updates outside regular schedule
• Hotfixes: Rapid deployment of critical security fixes
• Communication: Clear communication about emergency updates

• Download from official sources only
• Verify cryptographic signatures
• Use latest stable version
• Review dependencies for known vulnerabilities
• Configure secure storage locations

• Use strong authentication credentials
• Enable audit logging
• Configure appropriate access controls
• Set up secure backup procedures
• Review and harden configuration settings

• Obtain proper authorization before scanning
• Use minimum necessary privileges
• Monitor for suspicious activities
• Keep software updated
• Follow incident response procedures

1. Immediate Actions

   • Stop the potentially compromised activity
   • Document the incident details
   • Preserve evidence
   • Contact our security team

2. Reporting

   • Email: security@nmap-ai.org
   • Include: Timeline, impact, affected systems
   • Provide: Log files, screenshots, error messages

3. Response Support

   • We provide incident response assistance
   • Technical support for security incidents
   • Coordination with your security team
   • Post-incident analysis and recommendations

• Primary Contact: security@nmap-ai.org
• PGP Key: https://nmap-ai.org/security/pgp-key.asc
• Response Time: 24 hours for security issues

• Critical Issues: Use "URGENT SECURITY" in subject line
• After Hours: Critical issues receive immediate attention
• Escalation: Automatic escalation for high-severity issues

This security policy is regularly reviewed and updated to reflect current best practices and emerging threats. Last updated: July 21, 2025

Remember: Security is everyone's responsibility. When using NMAP-AI, always follow ethical hacking principles and obtain proper authorization before conducting any network scanning activities.