We take security seriously. If you discover a security vulnerability in the AI Security Scanner, please help us protect our users by reporting it responsibly.

Please DO NOT open a public GitHub issue for security vulnerabilities.

Instead, please report security issues by:

1. Opening a GitHub Security Advisory (Recommended)

   • Go to: https://github.com/ssfdre38/ai-security-scanner/security/advisories/new
   • This creates a private discussion with the maintainers

2. Email (Alternative)

   • Contact: security@[project-domain].com (or open a private issue)
   • Include "SECURITY" in the subject line

When reporting a vulnerability, please include:

• Description - Clear description of the vulnerability
• Impact - What could an attacker accomplish?
• Steps to Reproduce - Detailed steps to reproduce the issue
• Proof of Concept - Code or commands demonstrating the vulnerability
• Affected Versions - Which versions are affected?
• Suggested Fix - If you have ideas for a fix
• Your Contact Info - So we can follow up with questions

1. Acknowledgment - We'll acknowledge receipt within 48 hours
2. Assessment - We'll assess the vulnerability and determine severity
3. Fix Development - We'll work on a fix (we may ask for your input)
4. Disclosure - We'll coordinate disclosure timing with you
5. Credit - We'll credit you in the security advisory (if you want)

When a security issue is confirmed:

1. We'll develop and test a fix
2. We'll prepare a security advisory
3. We'll release a patched version
4. We'll publish the security advisory
5. We'll notify users via GitHub releases

Recommendation: Always use the latest version for the best security.

When using the AI Security Scanner:

1. Keep Updated - Always use the latest version
2. Secure Credentials - Use strong passwords and enable MFA
3. HTTPS Only - Always use SSL/TLS in production
4. Restrict Access - Use firewalls and IP whitelisting
5. Review Logs - Regularly check audit logs
6. Backup Data - Use the automated backup system
7. Rotate Secrets - Use the secrets rotation feature
8. Monitor Alerts - Pay attention to intrusion detection alerts

The AI Security Scanner includes:

Authentication & Authorization:

• ✅ Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA/2FA)
• ✅ OAuth 2.0 (Google/Microsoft)
• ✅ Session management with secure cookies
• ✅ Password strength requirements
• ✅ Account lockout after failed attempts

Network Security:

• ✅ Rate limiting (3 tiers)
• ✅ IP whitelisting/blacklisting
• ✅ Intrusion Detection System (IDS)
• ✅ SSL/TLS support
• ✅ Secure WebSocket connections

Data Protection:

• ✅ Input validation and sanitization
• ✅ SQL injection prevention
• ✅ XSS protection
• ✅ Path traversal prevention
• ✅ CSRF protection
• ✅ Secure headers (Helmet.js)

Monitoring & Logging:

• ✅ Comprehensive audit logging
• ✅ Failed login tracking
• ✅ Suspicious activity detection
• ✅ 90-day log retention
• ✅ Real-time threat statistics

Configuration Management:

• ✅ Secrets rotation scheduler
• ✅ Configuration validator
• ✅ Environment-based configs
• ✅ Secure secret storage

Backup & Recovery:

• ✅ Automated backups
• ✅ Encrypted backup storage
• ✅ Disaster recovery procedures
• ✅ Backup integrity verification

The AI Security Scanner has achieved a perfect security score across all categories:

• Authentication: 20/20 ✅
• Authorization: 10/10 ✅
• Input Validation: 10/10 ✅
• Data Protection: 10/10 ✅
• Logging & Monitoring: 10/10 ✅
• Rate Limiting: 10/10 ✅
• Security Headers: 10/10 ✅
• Backup & Recovery: 10/10 ✅
• Network Security: 5/5 ✅
• Configuration Management: 5/5 ✅
• Intrusion Detection: 5/5 ✅
• Account Security: 5/5 ✅

See SECURITY_SCORE_100.md for detailed breakdown.

By Design:

1. Local AI Models - The scanner uses local LLMs (Ollama) for privacy
2. No External Calls - No data is sent to third-party services
3. Self-Hosted - You control all data and infrastructure
4. Open Source - Full transparency, auditable code

Configuration Required:

1. SSL/TLS - Must be configured for production use
2. Strong Secrets - Generate secure random secrets
3. Firewall Rules - Restrict access to trusted IPs
4. OAuth Credentials - Obtain from Google/Microsoft if using OAuth

We encourage security audits! If you:

• Find a vulnerability → Report it privately (see above)
• Want to audit the code → Go ahead! It's open source
• Have security suggestions → Open a discussion or PR
• Found nothing → Great! Let us know you audited it

The AI Security Scanner helps you comply with:

• ✅ NIST Cybersecurity Framework
• ✅ CIS Benchmarks
• ✅ PCI DSS
• ✅ HIPAA Security Rule
• ✅ ISO 27001
• ✅ SOC 2

See compliance/ directory for framework-specific scans.

Currently: We do not have a formal bug bounty program.

However: We deeply appreciate security researchers! If you find and responsibly disclose a vulnerability:

• ✅ We'll credit you in the security advisory
• ✅ We'll thank you in the release notes
• ✅ We'll add you to our security acknowledgments
• ✅ You'll have our eternal gratitude 💙

We'll recognize security researchers who help make the AI Security Scanner more secure:

No vulnerabilities reported yet - be the first!

If you have questions about security:

• Open a discussion on GitHub
• Check existing security advisories
• Review our documentation

This security policy may be updated from time to time. Check back periodically for changes.

Last Updated: October 12, 2025

Thank you for helping keep the AI Security Scanner and our users safe! 🛡️

Making cybersecurity accessible to everyone - securely.