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Security Policy

Overview

The VoxaCommunications Registry is a critical security component of the VoxaCommunications network. As the only centralized server in an otherwise decentralized network, the security of this system is paramount. This document outlines our security policy, including how to report vulnerabilities and our commitment to addressing security issues.

Supported Versions

PLACEHOLDER, while we work on producing a stable version

Version Supported
1.x.x ✅

We provide security updates only for the latest major version and its minor releases. Please ensure you are running the latest version to receive security updates.

Reporting a Vulnerability

We take security vulnerabilities extremely seriously. If you discover a security issue, please report it to us privately following these steps:

  1. DO NOT disclose the vulnerability publicly until it has been addressed by the maintainers.
  2. Send an encrypted email to security@connor33341.dev with the subject line "Security Vulnerability Report". - Please use our PGP key to encrypt sensitive details.
  3. Include the following information in your report: - A detailed description of the vulnerability - Steps to reproduce the vulnerability - Potential impact of the vulnerability - Any suggested fixes or mitigations (if available)

What to Expect

  • Acknowledgment: We aim to acknowledge your report within 24 hours.
  • Updates: We will provide updates on our progress as we work to address the issue.
  • Disclosure: Once the vulnerability is fixed, we will coordinate with you on the disclosure timeline.
  • Credit: With your permission, we will credit you in the security advisory.

Security Assessment

The VoxaCommunications Registry undergoes regular security assessments:

  1. Automated Security Scanning: Daily automated scans for known vulnerabilities in dependencies
  2. Code Review: Security-focused code reviews for all changes to authentication, authorization, or cryptographic components
  3. Periodic Penetration Testing: Comprehensive penetration testing conducted quarterly
  4. Dependency Auditing: Weekly checks for security vulnerabilities in dependencies

Best Practices for Contributors

When contributing to the VoxaCommunications Registry:

  1. Never commit secrets, private keys, or credentials to the repository
  2. Follow secure coding guidelines as outlined in CONTRIBUTING.md
  3. Consider the security implications of all code changes
  4. Use the principle of least privilege when designing new features
  5. Always validate and sanitize input
  6. Use parameterized queries for database operations
  7. Apply proper authentication and authorization checks

Incident Response

In the event of a security incident:

  1. The security response team will assess the vulnerability and its impact
  2. Critical vulnerabilities will trigger an emergency patch cycle
  3. After mitigating the issue, a post-mortem analysis will be conducted
  4. Security advisories will be issued to all users
  5. The incident will be documented for future reference and learning

PGP Key

For secure communications regarding security vulnerabilities, please use our PGP key:

-----BEGIN PGP PUBLIC KEY BLOCK-----
...
[PGP KEY PLACEHOLDER - WILL BE REPLACED SOON]
...
-----END PGP PUBLIC KEY BLOCK-----

Security Updates

Security updates are announced through:

  1. The VoxaCommunications Registry Security Advisory mailing list
  2. Security advisories in the GitHub repository
  3. Release notes for each new version

Additional Security Measures

The VoxaCommunications Registry implements several security measures:

  • Two-factor authentication (2FA) for administrative access
  • Robust JWT-based authentication system
  • Extensive logging for security auditing
  • Input validation and sanitization
  • Database query parameterization
  • Encrypted communications
  • Regular security updates

This security policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in our security practices and procedures.

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