SECURITY.md

# Security Policy

## 🔒 Security Overview

The Rust Web Server is built with security in mind, leveraging Rust's memory safety guarantees and following security best practices.

## 🚨 Reporting Security Vulnerabilities

If you discover a security vulnerability, please report it responsibly:

**DO NOT** create public GitHub issues for security vulnerabilities.

### Contact

Please report security vulnerabilities by emailing:
- **Security Team**: security@rskworld.in
- **Primary Contact**: hello@rskworld.in

### What to Include

When reporting a vulnerability, please include:

- A clear description of the vulnerability
- Steps to reproduce the issue
- Potential impact and severity
- Any suggested fixes or mitigations

### Response Timeline

We will acknowledge your report within 48 hours and provide a more detailed response within 7 days indicating our next steps.

We will keep you informed about our progress throughout the process of fixing the vulnerability.

## 🛡️ Security Measures

### Memory Safety
- Rust's ownership system prevents common memory bugs
- No garbage collection overhead
- Thread safety guarantees

### Input Validation
- Request size limits
- Path traversal protection
- Content type validation

### Authentication & Authorization
- JWT-based authentication (when enabled)
- Role-based access control
- Secure password hashing with bcrypt

### HTTPS Support
- SSL/TLS configuration support
- Certificate validation

### Security Headers
- XSS protection
- Content type options
- CORS configuration

## 🔧 Security Configuration

### Environment Variables

Set these environment variables for enhanced security:

```bash
# JWT Secret (change this!)
JWT_SECRET=your-super-secret-jwt-key-change-this-in-production

# SSL/TLS
SSL_CERT_PATH=certs/server.crt
SSL_KEY_PATH=certs/server.key
```

### Configuration File

```toml
[ssl]
enabled = true
cert_path = "certs/server.crt"
key_path = "certs/server.key"

[auth]
enabled = true
jwt_secret = "your-secret-key-here"
token_expiry_hours = 24
```

## 📋 Security Checklist

### Development
- [ ] Run `cargo audit` regularly to check for vulnerable dependencies
- [ ] Use `cargo clippy` with security lints enabled
- [ ] Review code for common vulnerabilities (OWASP Top 10)
- [ ] Use parameterized queries for database operations

### Deployment
- [ ] Use HTTPS in production
- [ ] Keep dependencies updated
- [ ] Use strong, unique secrets
- [ ] Implement rate limiting
- [ ] Enable security headers
- [ ] Regular security audits

### Monitoring
- [ ] Monitor for suspicious activity
- [ ] Log security events
- [ ] Implement intrusion detection
- [ ] Regular backup and recovery testing

## 🔄 Security Updates

Security updates will be released as patch versions with the prefix "security" in commit messages and release notes.

Subscribe to security advisories:
- GitHub Security Advisories
- RSS feed for releases
- Email notifications for critical updates

## 📞 Contact Information

**RSK World Security Team**
- Email: security@rskworld.in
- Website: https://rskworld.in
- Phone: +91 93305 39277

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