# Security Policy ## Reporting a Vulnerability The BDR Agent Factory team takes security seriously. We appreciate your efforts to responsibly disclose your findings. ### How to Report **Please DO NOT report security vulnerabilities through public GitHub issues.** Instead, please report them via email to: 📧 **security@bdragentfactory.com** Include the following information: 1. **Type of vulnerability** (e.g., SQL injection, XSS, authentication bypass) 2. **Full paths** of source file(s) related to the vulnerability 3. **Location** of the affected source code (tag/branch/commit or direct URL) 4. **Step-by-step instructions** to reproduce the issue 5. **Proof-of-concept or exploit code** (if possible) 6. **Impact** of the vulnerability 7. **Your contact information** for follow-up ### What to Expect - **Acknowledgment**: Within 24 hours - **Initial Assessment**: Within 72 hours - **Regular Updates**: Every 7 days until resolution - **Resolution Timeline**: Critical issues within 7 days, high severity within 30 days --- ## Supported Versions We provide security updates for the following versions: | Version | Supported | | ------- | ------------------ | | 2.x.x | ✅ Yes | | 1.x.x | ✅ Yes (until Jun 2026) | | < 1.0 | ❌ No | --- ## Security Measures ### Authentication & Authorization - **OAuth 2.0** for API authentication - **JWT tokens** with RS256 signing - **Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)** for fine-grained permissions - **API key rotation** every 90 days - **Multi-factor authentication (MFA)** for admin accounts ### Data Protection - **TLS 1.3** for all data in transit - **AES-256** encryption for data at rest - **Field-level encryption** for sensitive PII - **Key management** via AWS KMS/Azure Key Vault - **Data retention policies** compliant with GDPR/HIPAA ### Infrastructure Security - **Network isolation** with VPCs and security groups - **Web Application Firewall (WAF)** for DDoS protection - **Intrusion Detection System (IDS)** monitoring - **Regular security scanning** with Snyk, Bandit, and OWASP ZAP - **Container security** with image scanning and runtime protection ### Application Security - **Input validation** on all API endpoints - **SQL injection prevention** with parameterized queries - **XSS prevention** with output encoding - **CSRF protection** with tokens - **Rate limiting** to prevent abuse - **Security headers** (CSP, HSTS, X-Frame-Options) ### Monitoring & Logging - **Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)** - **Real-time alerting** for suspicious activity - **Audit trails** for all sensitive operations - **Log retention** for 7 years (compliance requirement) - **Anomaly detection** with ML-based monitoring --- ## Compliance ### Certifications - ✅ **SOC 2 Type II** (In Progress) - ✅ **ISO 27001** (Planned Q3 2026) - ✅ **HIPAA Compliant** - ✅ **GDPR Compliant** - ✅ **PCI DSS** (Planned Q4 2026) ### Regulatory Compliance - **IFRS 17** - Insurance contracts accounting - **HIPAA** - Healthcare data privacy - **GDPR** - Data protection regulation - **AML** - Anti-money laundering - **CCPA** - California Consumer Privacy Act --- ## Security Best Practices ### For Users 1. **Protect API Keys** - Never commit API keys to version control - Use environment variables or secret managers - Rotate keys regularly (every 90 days) 2. **Use HTTPS** - Always use HTTPS for API calls - Verify SSL certificates - Pin certificates in production 3. **Implement Rate Limiting** - Set appropriate rate limits for your use case - Monitor for unusual traffic patterns - Implement exponential backoff 4. **Validate Input** - Validate all user input before sending to API - Sanitize data to prevent injection attacks - Use allowlists instead of denylists 5. **Monitor Usage** - Review audit logs regularly - Set up alerts for suspicious activity - Track API usage patterns ### For Developers 1. **Secure Coding** - Follow OWASP Top 10 guidelines - Use static analysis tools (Bandit, SonarQube) - Conduct code reviews for security 2. **Dependency Management** - Keep dependencies up to date - Use `pip-audit` or `safety` for Python - Monitor for CVEs in dependencies 3. **Secret Management** - Use AWS Secrets Manager or HashiCorp Vault - Never hardcode secrets - Implement secret rotation 4. **Testing** - Write security tests - Perform penetration testing - Use DAST tools (OWASP ZAP) 5. **Deployment** - Use infrastructure as code (Terraform) - Implement least privilege access - Enable audit logging --- ## Vulnerability Disclosure Policy ### Scope **In Scope:** - BDR Agent Factory API (api.bdragentfactory.com) - Official SDKs (Python, JavaScript) - Documentation website (docs.bdragentfactory.com) - GitHub repositories **Out of Scope:** - Third-party services and integrations - Social engineering attacks - Physical security - Denial of Service (DoS) attacks ### Rules of Engagement **Allowed:** - Testing on your own accounts - Automated scanning with rate limiting - Responsible disclosure **Not Allowed:** - Testing on other users' accounts - Destructive testing (data deletion, corruption) - Social engineering of employees - Physical attacks on infrastructure - Denial of Service attacks ### Safe Harbor We consider security research conducted under this policy to be: - Authorized under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA) - Exempt from DMCA anti-circumvention provisions - Protected from legal action by BDR Agent Factory We will not pursue legal action against researchers who: - Follow this policy - Report vulnerabilities responsibly - Do not exploit vulnerabilities beyond proof-of-concept - Do not access or modify user data --- ## Bug Bounty Program ### Rewards We offer rewards for qualifying vulnerabilities: | Severity | Reward Range | |----------|-------------| | Critical | $5,000 - $10,000 | | High | $2,000 - $5,000 | | Medium | $500 - $2,000 | | Low | $100 - $500 | ### Severity Levels **Critical:** - Remote code execution - SQL injection with data access - Authentication bypass - Privilege escalation to admin **High:** - Stored XSS - CSRF on sensitive actions - Sensitive data exposure - Authorization bypass **Medium:** - Reflected XSS - CSRF on non-sensitive actions - Information disclosure - Rate limiting bypass **Low:** - Security misconfigurations - Missing security headers - Verbose error messages - Minor information disclosure ### Eligibility - First reporter of a unique vulnerability - Vulnerability must be reproducible - Must follow responsible disclosure - Must not violate rules of engagement --- ## Security Advisories Security advisories are published at: https://github.com/BDR-AI/BDR-Agent-Factory/security/advisories ### Recent Advisories None currently. --- ## Security Updates Subscribe to security updates: - **GitHub Watch**: Watch the repository for security advisories - **Email**: Subscribe at security-updates@bdragentfactory.com - **RSS**: https://bdragentfactory.com/security/feed.xml - **Twitter**: @BDRAgentFactory --- ## Incident Response ### Process 1. **Detection**: Automated monitoring and user reports 2. **Triage**: Assess severity and impact within 1 hour 3. **Containment**: Isolate affected systems within 4 hours 4. **Eradication**: Remove threat and patch vulnerabilities 5. **Recovery**: Restore services and verify integrity 6. **Post-Incident**: Document lessons learned and improve ### Communication - **Status Page**: https://status.bdragentfactory.com - **Incident Updates**: Every 2 hours during active incidents - **Post-Mortem**: Published within 7 days of resolution --- ## Security Team Our security team is available 24/7 for critical issues. **Contact:** - Email: security@bdragentfactory.com - PGP Key: https://bdragentfactory.com/security/pgp-key.asc - Emergency Hotline: +1-555-SECURITY (for critical issues only) --- ## Acknowledgments We thank the following security researchers for their responsible disclosure: *(List will be updated as vulnerabilities are reported and fixed)* --- ## Additional Resources - [OWASP Top 10](https://owasp.org/www-project-top-ten/) - [CWE Top 25](https://cwe.mitre.org/top25/) - [NIST Cybersecurity Framework](https://www.nist.gov/cyberframework) - [Security Documentation](docs/SECURITY_FRAMEWORK.md) --- **Last Updated**: January 3, 2026 **Version**: 1.0.0