CIRO Network takes security seriously. We value the security research community and believe that responsible disclosure of security vulnerabilities helps us ensure the security and privacy of our users.

We actively maintain security updates for the following versions:

If you discover a security vulnerability, we encourage you to let us know right away. We will investigate all legitimate reports and do our best to quickly fix the problem.

Please DO NOT report security vulnerabilities through public GitHub issues.

Instead, please report them using one of the following methods:

• Navigate to the Security tab of this repository
• Click "Report a vulnerability"
• Fill out the advisory form with details about the vulnerability

• Send an email to: security@ciro.ai
• Use the subject line: [SECURITY] Vulnerability Report - CIRO Network
• Include the word "SECURITY" in the subject line

For sensitive reports, you can use our PGP key:

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Please include the following information in your report:

• Type of vulnerability (e.g., buffer overflow, SQL injection, cross-site scripting, etc.)
• Full paths of source file(s) related to the manifestation of the vulnerability
• Location of the affected source code (tag/branch/commit or direct URL)
• Special configuration required to reproduce the issue
• Step-by-step instructions to reproduce the issue
• Proof-of-concept or exploit code (if possible)
• Impact of the vulnerability, including how an attacker might exploit it

We will acknowledge receipt of your vulnerability report within 48 hours and will strive to keep you informed of our progress.

Our typical response timeline:

• Initial Response: Within 48 hours
• Triage and Validation: Within 7 days
• Fix Development: Varies based on complexity
• Public Disclosure: Coordinated with reporter

We employ multiple automated security testing tools:

• Static Application Security Testing (SAST): CodeQL analysis in CI/CD
• Dependency Scanning: Regular audits with cargo audit and Dependabot
• Secret Scanning: GitHub secret scanning enabled
• Container Scanning: Docker image vulnerability scans
• Infrastructure as Code Scanning: Terraform/Docker security analysis

• Code reviews include security considerations
• Regular security architecture reviews
• Penetration testing for major releases
• Third-party security audits for critical components

We recognize security researchers who help improve our security:

Security researchers who have responsibly disclosed vulnerabilities will be listed here with their permission.

1. Threat Modeling: Regular threat modeling sessions for new features
2. Secure Coding Standards: Following OWASP guidelines and secure coding practices
3. Code Reviews: Security-focused code reviews for all changes
4. Testing: Comprehensive security testing including fuzz testing
5. Deployment: Secure deployment practices with least privilege principles

All contributors are encouraged to:

• Follow secure coding guidelines in docs/security/secure-coding.md
• Participate in security training sessions
• Stay updated on security best practices for Rust, Cairo, and Web3

• We collect only necessary data for functionality
• Personal data is encrypted at rest and in transit
• Regular data audits and cleanup processes

• Encryption: AES-256 for symmetric encryption
• Key Exchange: ECDH with P-256 curves
• Signatures: Ed25519 for digital signatures
• Hashing: SHA-256 for integrity checks
• Random Generation: Cryptographically secure random number generators

• Network Security: Firewalls, VPNs, and network segmentation
• Access Control: Multi-factor authentication and role-based access
• Monitoring: 24/7 security monitoring and alerting
• Backup Security: Encrypted backups with tested recovery procedures

• Sensitive artifacts (keystores and account configs) are excluded from Git via .gitignore and backed up locally.
• Use scripts/backup_artifacts.sh to snapshot:
  • contracts.json with canonical contract addresses
  • deployment JSONs and logs in cairo-contracts/
  • keystores and account files under cairo-contracts/ and admin_accounts/
  • airdrop artifacts (recipients, generated accounts, keystores)
• Backups are stored under CIRO_Network_Backup/<timestamp>/. Keep an external offline copy as needed.
• For rotation: create a new admin account, update on-chain admin via timelock/admin function, update contracts.json, re-run the backup script.

• Audit Requirements: All smart contracts undergo security audits
• Formal Verification: Critical contracts use formal verification methods
• Gradual Rollouts: Phased deployments with extensive testing
• Bug Bounty Program: Incentivizing security research on deployed contracts

• Regular updates to dependencies with security patches
• Automated scanning for known vulnerabilities
• Evaluation of new dependencies for security implications
• Minimal dependency principle to reduce attack surface

• Follow secure coding practices in docs/security/secure-coding.md
• Run security tests locally before submitting PRs
• Review dependencies for security implications
• Document security considerations in PR descriptions

• Review all PRs for security implications
• Ensure security tests pass in CI/CD
• Monitor security alerts and respond promptly
• Keep security documentation up to date

• OWASP Top 10
• Rust Security Guidelines
• Cairo Security Best Practices
• Web3 Security Best Practices

For general security questions or concerns:

• Email: security@ciro.ai
• Discord: #security channel in our Discord server
• Matrix: #security:ciro.ai

For urgent security matters requiring immediate attention:

• Emergency Email: security-urgent@ciro.ai
• Response Time: Within 4 hours during business hours

Last Updated: January 2025
Next Review: Quarterly

Thank you for helping keep CIRO Network and our users safe! 🔒