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SECURITY.md

Security Policy

Reporting Security Vulnerabilities

Please do not report security vulnerabilities through public GitHub issues.

If you believe you have found a security vulnerability in TokenShield, please report it to us through coordinated disclosure.

Please include the following information:

  • Type of issue (e.g., buffer overflow, SQL injection, cross-site scripting, etc.)
  • Full paths of source file(s) related to the issue
  • Location of affected source code (tag/branch/commit or direct URL)
  • Step-by-step instructions to reproduce the issue
  • Proof-of-concept or exploit code (if possible)
  • Impact of the issue

Security Considerations

TokenShield handles sensitive credit card data. When deploying:

⚠️ NEVER in Production:

  • Use self-signed certificates
  • Store encryption keys in code or environment files
  • Log credit card numbers
  • Disable HTTPS
  • Use default passwords

✅ ALWAYS in Production:

  • Use proper SSL/TLS certificates from trusted CAs
  • Implement proper key management (AWS KMS, HashiCorp Vault, etc.)
  • Enable comprehensive audit logging
  • Follow PCI DSS requirements
  • Regular security updates and patches
  • Network segmentation and firewalls
  • Regular security audits
  • Implement rate limiting and DDoS protection

Supported Versions

Version Supported
1.x
< 1.0

Security Best Practices

  1. Encryption Keys: Never commit encryption keys. Use proper key management systems.
  2. Database: Always use encrypted connections to MySQL
  3. Network: Implement proper network segmentation
  4. Updates: Keep all dependencies up to date
  5. Monitoring: Implement comprehensive logging and monitoring
  6. Access Control: Use strong authentication and authorization

Compliance

TokenShield is designed to help with PCI DSS compliance, but proper deployment and configuration is essential. Always consult with a QSA (Qualified Security Assessor) for your specific compliance needs.

There aren’t any published security advisories