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SECURITY.md

Security Policy

Supported Versions

GEOforge follows semantic versioning. The following versions are currently supported with security updates:

Version Supported
1.0.x
< 1.0

Reporting a Vulnerability

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

1. DO NOT create a public GitHub issue

  • Security vulnerabilities should be reported privately
  • Public disclosure can put users at risk

2. Contact us directly

Send your report through our security contact form.

3. Include in your report

  • Description: Clear description of the vulnerability
  • Steps to reproduce: Detailed steps to reproduce the issue
  • Impact: Potential impact of the vulnerability
  • Suggested fix: If you have suggestions for fixing the issue
  • Contact information: How we can reach you for follow-up questions

4. What to expect

  • Initial response: Within 48 hours
  • Status updates: Regular updates on our progress
  • Timeline: We aim to address critical issues within 7 days
  • Credit: We'll credit you in our security advisories (if desired)

5. Responsible disclosure

  • We ask for 90 days before public disclosure
  • We'll work with you to coordinate disclosure
  • We'll credit you in our security advisories

Security Features

File Generation Security

  • Input validation and sanitization for all user inputs
  • File size limits and type restrictions
  • Secure file generation with proper headers
  • XSS protection in generated content

Web Interface Security

  • Content Security Policy (CSP) headers
  • Input sanitization and validation
  • File upload security with size and type limits
  • CSRF protection for form submissions

CLI Security

  • Secure file system operations
  • Input validation for command-line arguments
  • Safe file generation with proper permissions
  • Network request validation

Infrastructure Security

  • SOC 2 Type II compliant hosting
  • Regular security updates and patches
  • DDoS protection and monitoring
  • Security monitoring and alerting

Security Best Practices

For Users

  • Use HTTPS for all web interactions
  • Keep your browser and devices updated
  • Report suspicious activity immediately
  • Review generated files before deployment

For Developers

  • Follow secure coding practices
  • Regular security training and updates
  • Code reviews with security focus
  • Automated security testing

For Site Administrators

  • Review generated robots.txt and sitemap files
  • Monitor AI crawler activity logs
  • Keep generated files up to date
  • Implement proper access controls

Security Contacts

  • Security Team: Available through our security contact form
  • Emergency: Available through our emergency contact form
  • PGP Key: Available upon request

Bug Bounty Program

We currently do not have a formal bug bounty program, but we do appreciate security researchers who responsibly disclose vulnerabilities. We may offer recognition and thanks for significant findings.

Security Updates

  • Critical: Released within 24 hours
  • High: Released within 7 days
  • Medium: Released within 30 days
  • Low: Released in next regular update

Compliance

GEOforge is designed to meet modern web security requirements:

  • OWASP Top 10 protection
  • NIST Cybersecurity Framework alignment
  • GDPR compliance considerations
  • WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility standards

AI-Specific Security Considerations

Crawler Management

  • Secure robots.txt generation
  • Proper user-agent validation
  • Safe sitemap generation
  • AI manifest security

Data Protection

  • No sensitive data collection
  • Secure file generation
  • Privacy-first design
  • Transparent data handling

Platform Integration

  • Secure API integrations
  • Vendor manifest validation
  • Platform-specific security measures
  • Regular security audits

Security Checklist

Before Deployment

  • All inputs validated and sanitized
  • File generation is secure
  • No sensitive data in generated files
  • Proper error handling
  • Security headers configured

Regular Maintenance

  • Dependencies updated regularly
  • Security audits performed
  • Vulnerability scans completed
  • Access controls reviewed
  • Logs monitored for suspicious activity

There aren’t any published security advisories