From 49431742e7696f7f00c44d0cf3201aa413d90e86 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: eshanized Date: Tue, 31 Dec 2024 13:28:31 +0530 Subject: [PATCH] =?UTF-8?q?=F0=9F=93=9D=20docs:=20setup=20security=20polic?= =?UTF-8?q?y?= MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit --- SECURITY.md | 72 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 72 insertions(+) create mode 100644 SECURITY.md diff --git a/SECURITY.md b/SECURITY.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..4391d8e --- /dev/null +++ b/SECURITY.md @@ -0,0 +1,72 @@ +# Security Policy 🔐 + +At **Snigdha OS ArchISO**, we take security seriously and strive to maintain a secure, trustworthy project for all users and contributors. This document outlines our approach to security and how to report security vulnerabilities responsibly. + +## Supported Versions 📅 + +We follow a rolling release model for **Snigdha OS ArchISO**, which means that we continuously update our project to include the latest security patches and features. For any version-specific security issues, we recommend using the most recent release of **Snigdha OS ArchISO** to ensure that you have the latest fixes and improvements. + +## Security Practices 🔒 + +We follow standard best practices to ensure the security of the **Snigdha OS ArchISO** project: + +- **Up-to-date Dependencies**: We strive to keep all dependencies up to date to mitigate any known vulnerabilities. Regular updates and patching are key to ensuring the project's security. + +- **Secure Code Contributions**: All contributors are encouraged to follow secure coding practices, such as avoiding hardcoded credentials, sanitizing user inputs, and following the principle of least privilege. + +- **Use of Secure Boot**: We recommend users to enable **Secure Boot** in their UEFI firmware settings for extra protection against boot-level attacks. + +- **Regular Audits**: We conduct periodic audits of the project's source code and build processes to identify potential vulnerabilities and address them promptly. + +## Reporting Security Vulnerabilities 📝 + +If you discover a security vulnerability in **Snigdha OS ArchISO**, please follow the steps below to report it: + +1. **Do not disclose the vulnerability publicly**: To ensure the security of all users, we request that you do not disclose any security vulnerabilities publicly until they have been resolved. + +2. **Open a private issue**: We encourage you to open a private issue in this repository by using the "Security" label. This will allow us to keep the conversation confidential. + +3. **Provide details**: When reporting a security vulnerability, please include the following information: + - A description of the vulnerability and the potential impact + - Steps to reproduce the issue, if applicable + - Any suggested fixes or mitigation strategies + +4. **Contact us via email**: If you need a more secure method of communication, feel free to email us at **[insert email address]** with your findings. We will treat your report with the highest priority. + +Once we receive your report, we will verify the issue and work on releasing a fix or mitigation as soon as possible. We will also acknowledge your contribution and credit you for your discovery. + +## Security Updates 📦 + +After a security vulnerability is reported and fixed, we will: + +- **Release a new version**: If necessary, we will release an updated ISO or package containing the fix. +- **Post an update**: We will post an update in the repository (and any relevant communication channels) detailing the fix and its impact on users. +- **Notify affected users**: If the vulnerability is critical, we will notify affected users directly (via GitHub or other communication channels). + +## Best Security Practices for Users 🛡️ + +As a user of **Snigdha OS ArchISO**, you should follow these best practices to help ensure your system remains secure: + +1. **Keep your system updated**: Run `pacman -Syu` regularly to install the latest security patches for the operating system and applications. + +2. **Use strong passwords**: Ensure that user passwords are complex and unique to each system. + +3. **Enable a firewall**: Use a firewall to protect your system from unauthorized access. + +4. **Disable unnecessary services**: Reduce the attack surface by disabling services and daemons that are not required. + +5. **Review configurations carefully**: Review any configurations, especially in `/etc/`, for security issues and ensure they are hardened. + +## Security Related Issues 🚨 + +If you encounter a security issue or believe that your account or device might be compromised, we recommend you take the following actions: + +- **Immediately disconnect from the network**: If you suspect your device is compromised, disconnect it from the network to prevent further damage. +- **Run a malware scan**: Use appropriate tools to check for malicious files or processes on your system. +- **Contact us**: Let us know immediately if you suspect an issue with the repository itself or any of our release artifacts. + +## Acknowledgements 🙏 + +We would like to thank all of our contributors and users for their vigilance in keeping **Snigdha OS ArchISO** secure. Special thanks to those who have reported security issues responsibly and helped us maintain the integrity of the project. + +### Thank you for helping us make **Snigdha OS ArchISO** more secure! 🔐