Use this section to tell people about which versions of your project are currently being supported with security updates.
Version | Supported |
---|---|
5.1.x | ✅ |
5.0.x | ❌ |
4.0.x | ✅ |
< 4.0 | ❌ |
Use this section to tell people how to report a vulnerability.
Tell them where to go, how often they can expect to get an update on a reported vulnerability, what to expect if the vulnerability is accepted or declined, etc.
- Responsible Disclosure: GitHub encourages responsible disclosure of security vulnerabilities. If you discover a security vulnerability, please report it to us via email at security@example.com.
- Secure Development Lifecycle: GitHub follows secure development practices to minimize vulnerabilities in our software.
- Code Review: All code changes undergo thorough review by GitHub's security team and developers.
- Automated Testing: GitHub employs automated security testing to detect and prevent common vulnerabilities.
- Network Security: GitHub maintains robust network security measures to protect against unauthorized access and attacks.
- Data Encryption: Sensitive data is encrypted both in transit and at rest to prevent unauthorized access.
- Incident Response: GitHub has processes in place to respond to security incidents promptly and mitigate their impact.
- Compliance Standards: GitHub complies with various industry standards and regulations to ensure data security and privacy.
- Certifications: GitHub undergoes regular audits and certifications to demonstrate adherence to security best practices.
- Two-Factor Authentication (2FA): GitHub offers 2FA to enhance account security and prevent unauthorized access.
- Security Advisories: GitHub provides security advisories for vulnerabilities affecting dependencies in software projects.
- Security Alerts: GitHub notifies repository owners of potential security vulnerabilities in their dependencies.
- Transparency Reports: GitHub publishes transparency reports to provide insights into our security practices and incident response.
- Communication Channels: GitHub maintains channels for communicating security-related updates, advisories, and announcements.
- Security Education: GitHub provides resources and guidance to help developers improve their security awareness and practices.
- Community Participation: GitHub encourages community participation in identifying and addressing security issues through responsible disclosure.
- Rewards: GitHub offers monetary rewards for security researchers who responsibly disclose vulnerabilities. For more information, visit GitHub Bug Bounty.
By participating in GitHub's bug bounty program or reporting a security vulnerability, you agree to comply with GitHub's Terms of Service.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding GitHub's security practices or policies, please contact us at security@example.com.