At Collaro, we take security seriously. This document outlines our security policies, procedures, and guidelines for reporting security vulnerabilities.

If you discover a security vulnerability in Collaro, please help us by reporting it responsibly.

Please DO NOT report security vulnerabilities through public GitHub issues.

Instead, please report security vulnerabilities by emailing:

• Email: security@collaro.dev
• Subject: [SECURITY] Vulnerability Report - Collaro

When reporting a security vulnerability, please include:

1. Description: A clear description of the vulnerability
2. Steps to Reproduce: Detailed steps to reproduce the issue
3. Impact: Potential impact and severity of the vulnerability
4. Environment: Your environment details (browser, OS, etc.)
5. Proof of Concept: If available, include a proof of concept
6. Contact Information: How we can reach you for follow-up

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.

• Clerk Integration: We use Clerk for secure authentication
• Role-Based Access Control: Proper RBAC implementation
• Session Management: Secure session handling
• Password Policies: Strong password requirements

• Database Security: PostgreSQL with proper access controls
• Data Encryption: Encryption at rest and in transit
• API Security: Proper authentication and authorization
• Input Validation: Comprehensive input sanitization

• HTTPS Only: All communications over HTTPS
• CORS Configuration: Proper CORS setup
• Rate Limiting: API rate limiting to prevent abuse
• Firewall Rules: Proper firewall configuration

• Dependency Management: Regular dependency updates
• Code Review: All changes undergo security review
• Static Analysis: Automated security scanning
• Penetration Testing: Regular security assessments

1. Never commit sensitive data (API keys, passwords, tokens)
2. Use environment variables for configuration
3. Follow secure coding practices
4. Review dependencies for known vulnerabilities
5. Implement proper error handling

1. Use strong passwords
2. Enable two-factor authentication
3. Keep your software updated
4. Be cautious with shared links
5. Report suspicious activity

• Dependabot: Automated dependency updates
• CodeQL: GitHub's code analysis tool
• ESLint Security: Security-focused linting rules
• npm audit: Regular dependency vulnerability checks

• Code Reviews: Security-focused code reviews
• Architecture Reviews: Security architecture assessments
• Third-party Audits: External security audits

1. Detection: Monitor for security incidents
2. Assessment: Evaluate impact and severity
3. Containment: Isolate affected systems
4. Recovery: Restore normal operations
5. Lessons Learned: Document and improve processes

• Latest Version: Always use the latest stable version
• Security Patches: Critical security fixes are backported
• End of Life: Deprecated versions receive security updates for 6 months

1. Security vulnerability discovered
2. Internal assessment and fix development
3. Patch release with security advisory
4. User notification and upgrade guidance

• Security Issues: security@collaro.dev
• General Support: support@collaro.dev
• Documentation: docs.collabo.dev

We appreciate the security research community for their responsible disclosure practices and contributions to keeping Collaro secure.

This security policy applies to Collaro and its official components. Third-party integrations and services may have their own security policies.