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

Security vulnerabilities should be reported privately to avoid potential exploitation.

Please report security vulnerabilities to our security team at:

• Email: info@proctorconsultingservices.com
• Subject: [SECURITY] SmartAlert - [Brief Description]

When reporting a vulnerability, please include:

• Description: A clear description of the vulnerability
• Steps to reproduce: Detailed steps to reproduce the issue
• Impact: Potential impact of the vulnerability
• Environment: OS, Python version, and any relevant configuration
• Proof of concept: If available, include a minimal proof of concept
• Suggested fix: If you have suggestions for fixing the issue

• Initial response: Within 48 hours
• Status update: Within 7 days
• Resolution: As quickly as possible, typically within 30 days

• We will acknowledge receipt of your report within 48 hours
• We will provide regular updates on the progress of fixing the vulnerability
• Once the vulnerability is fixed, we will:
  • Release a security update
  • Credit you in the security advisory (unless you prefer to remain anonymous)
  • Update the changelog and release notes

• Follow secure coding practices
• Validate all inputs
• Use parameterized queries for database operations
• Keep dependencies updated
• Review code for potential security issues

• Keep your SmartAlert installation updated
• Use virtual environments to isolate dependencies
• Regularly update your Python packages
• Be cautious when running code from untrusted sources
• Review and understand the code you're running

SmartAlert includes several security features:

• Input validation and sanitization
• Secure model loading and execution
• Environment isolation through virtual environments
• Dependency vulnerability scanning (when using security tools)

Security updates will be released as:

• Patch releases: For critical security fixes (e.g., 1.0.1)
• Minor releases: For security improvements (e.g., 1.1.0)
• Major releases: For significant security changes (e.g., 2.0.0)

We follow responsible disclosure practices:

1. Private reporting: Vulnerabilities are reported privately
2. Timely response: We respond quickly to security reports
3. Coordinated disclosure: We work with reporters to coordinate public disclosure
4. Credit: We credit security researchers who report vulnerabilities
5. No retaliation: We welcome security research and will not take action against researchers who follow this policy

Our security team consists of:

• Project maintainers
• Security experts from the community
• External security researchers (when needed)

We use various tools to maintain security:

• Dependency scanning: Regular scans for known vulnerabilities
• Code analysis: Static analysis tools for security issues
• Testing: Security-focused testing procedures
• Monitoring: Continuous monitoring for security issues

For security-related questions or concerns:

• Security email: info@proctorconsultingservices.com

We would like to thank all security researchers who have responsibly disclosed vulnerabilities in SmartAlert. Your contributions help make our project more secure for everyone.

Note: This security policy is a living document and may be updated as our security practices evolve. Please check back regularly for the latest information.