# Security Policy for Security Audit Module

This document outlines security procedures and policies for the Security Audit module.

## Reporting a Vulnerability

If you discover a security vulnerability within this module, please report it to us as soon as possible.
We take all security reports seriously.

**DO NOT report security vulnerabilities through public GitHub issues.**

Instead, please email the project maintainers with the subject line: "SECURITY Vulnerability Report: Security Audit Module - Security Issue".

Please include the following information in your report:

- A description of the vulnerability and its potential impact.
- Steps to reproduce the vulnerability, including any specific configurations or conditions required.
- Any proof-of-concept code or examples.
- The version(s) of the module affected.
- Your name and contact information (optional).

We aim to acknowledge receipt of your vulnerability report within 2-3 business days and will work with you to understand and remediate the issue.

## Security Updates

Security patches and updates for this module will be documented in the project CHANGELOG and released as part of regular version updates. Critical vulnerabilities may warrant out-of-band releases.

## Scope

This security policy applies only to the `security.digital` submodule within the Codomyrmex project.

## Threat Model

### Security Considerations

1. **Encryption Key Management**
   - **Threat**: Exposure of encryption keys could lead to data decryption and unauthorized access
   - **Mitigation**: Use secure key storage, implement key rotation, never log or expose keys

2. **Certificate Validation**
   - **Threat**: Improper certificate validation could allow man-in-the-middle attacks
   - **Mitigation**: Implement proper certificate chain validation, verify certificate expiration, use trusted certificate authorities

3. **Vulnerability Database Security**
   - **Threat**: Compromised vulnerability databases could provide false security information
   - **Mitigation**: Use trusted vulnerability data sources, verify database integrity, implement secure update mechanisms

4. **Audit Data Exposure**
   - **Threat**: Security audit results may contain sensitive information about system vulnerabilities
   - **Mitigation**: Protect audit reports, implement access controls, encrypt sensitive audit data

5. **Password Hashing**
   - **Threat**: Weak password hashing could allow password recovery through brute force
   - **Mitigation**: Use strong hashing algorithms (PBKDF2, bcrypt), implement proper salt generation, use appropriate iteration counts

6. **Security Monitoring**
   - **Threat**: Security monitoring systems could be targeted to hide security events
   - **Mitigation**: Implement tamper-proof logging, use secure monitoring channels, implement alerting mechanisms

## Best Practices for Using This Module

- Always use the latest stable version of the module.
- Store encryption keys securely and rotate them regularly.
- Use strong password hashing with appropriate parameters.
- Implement proper certificate validation for all SSL/TLS connections.
- Protect security audit reports and implement appropriate access controls.
- Use trusted vulnerability databases and verify their integrity.
- Follow the principle of least privilege when configuring audit permissions.
- Regularly update vulnerability scanning tools and databases.
- Implement secure logging and monitoring for security events.
- Encrypt sensitive audit data both at rest and in transit.

Thank you for helping keep Codomyrmex and the Security Audit module secure.


## Navigation Links

- **Parent**: [Project Overview](../README.md)
- **Module Index**: [All Agents](../../AGENTS.md)
- **Documentation**: [Reference Guides](../../../../docs/README.md)
- **Home**: [Root README](../../../README.md)
