From 655818fd53ccb53cf5246aff94dace85242b20f7 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Amruth Navaneeth Date: Fri, 23 Aug 2024 00:17:30 +0530 Subject: [PATCH] Create SECURITY.md --- SECURITY.md | 50 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 50 insertions(+) create mode 100644 SECURITY.md diff --git a/SECURITY.md b/SECURITY.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..34c97eb2 --- /dev/null +++ b/SECURITY.md @@ -0,0 +1,50 @@ +# Micrograd Security Policy + +## Overview + +Micrograd is a minimalistic educational library designed to help users understand neural networks and backpropagation. This security policy outlines best practices for maintaining and using Micrograd securely. + +## Secure Coding Practices + +- **Follow Secure Coding Guidelines**: Developers should adhere to secure coding practices to avoid common vulnerabilities such as buffer overflows, injection attacks, and improper data handling. +- **Code Reviews**: All code changes must be reviewed by peers to identify and address potential security issues. +- **Dependency Management**: Regularly update third-party dependencies and monitor them for known vulnerabilities. + +## Data Security + +- **Data Privacy**: Ensure that any data processed by Micrograd is anonymized or synthetic. Avoid using sensitive or personally identifiable information. +- **Data Handling**: Users should securely handle and store data files. Avoid exposing sensitive data, especially in shared or public environments. + +## User Guidelines + +- **Safe Usage**: Micrograd is intended for educational purposes and may not be suitable for production use. Users should avoid exposing Micrograd applications to the internet without proper security controls. +- **Environment Security**: Run Micrograd in isolated environments (e.g., virtual machines or containers) to minimize risk. Keep operating systems and Python environments updated. + +## Reporting Vulnerabilities + +- **How to Report**: If you discover a security vulnerability, please report it to us immediately. Use the following contact methods: + - **Email**: [security@micrograd.org](mailto:security@micrograd.org) + - **GitHub Issues**: [GitHub Repository Issues](https://github.com/micrograd/micrograd/issues) +- **Acknowledgment**: We will acknowledge receipt of your report within 48 hours and provide an estimated timeline for a fix. + +## Incident Response + +- **Handling Reports**: Upon receiving a vulnerability report, we will investigate and address it as promptly as possible. Critical issues will be patched and disclosed with an accompanying security advisory. +- **Updates**: Security patches and updates will be released as necessary, with information provided in release notes and security advisories. + +## Compliance + +- **Licensing**: Ensure compliance with the licensing terms of third-party libraries and dependencies used by Micrograd. +- **Legal Considerations**: Micrograd is provided for educational purposes only. We disclaim liability for any issues arising from its use in production environments. + +## Security Awareness + +- **Education and Training**: We provide resources to help users understand secure coding practices and data handling. Stay informed about best practices in machine learning and AI security. + +## Continuous Improvement + +- **Feedback**: We welcome feedback from the community to improve the security of Micrograd. Share your thoughts and suggestions via the GitHub repository or email. +- **Policy Updates**: This security policy will be reviewed and updated regularly to reflect new threats and best practices. + +Thank you! +