We take the security of DIRAC projects seriously. If you believe you have found a security vulnerability, please report it to us as described below.

• Do not open a public GitHub issue for security vulnerabilities
• Do not discuss the vulnerability publicly until it has been addressed
• Do not exploit the vulnerability beyond what is necessary to demonstrate it

Please report any suspected vulnerabilities in https://github.com/DIRACGrid//security.

Include the following information in your report:

1. Type of vulnerability (e.g., SQL injection, XSS, authentication bypass)
2. Affected component(s) (repository, file, function)
3. Step-by-step instructions to reproduce the issue
4. Potential impact of the vulnerability
5. Any potential mitigations you've identified

1. Acknowledgment: We will acknowledge receipt of your report within 48 hours
2. Investigation: We will investigate and validate the vulnerability
3. Updates: We will keep you informed of our progress
4. Fix: We will develop and test a fix
5. Disclosure: We will coordinate disclosure timing with you
6. Credit: You will credited by Github

Note: We recommend always using the latest version of our software to benefit from security updates and patches.

When a security vulnerability is confirmed:

1. A fix is developed and tested in a private repository
2. A security advisory is prepared
3. The fix is released with a new version
4. The security advisory is published
5. Users are notified through appropriate channels

To help keep your Dirac deployment secure:

• Keep software updated - Always run the latest stable version
• Monitor security advisories - Subscribe to security notifications
• Follow deployment best practices - Use recommended security configurations
• Implement access controls - Use principle of least privilege
• Enable logging and monitoring - Detect suspicious activity
• Regular security audits - Review configurations and access patterns
• Secure credentials - Use strong passwords and rotate secrets regularly

• Review security guidelines - Follow secure coding practices
• Validate all inputs - Prevent injection attacks
• Use parameterized queries - Avoid SQL injection
• Sanitize outputs - Prevent XSS attacks
• Implement proper authentication - Verify user identity
• Apply authorization checks - Verify user permissions
• Handle sensitive data carefully - Encrypt at rest and in transit
• Keep dependencies updated - Monitor for vulnerable dependencies
• Review code changes - Conduct security-focused code reviews
• Run security scans - Use automated security testing tools

Our modern projects implement several security measures:

• Authentication - Strong authentication mechanisms
• Authorization - Role-based access control
• Encryption - Data encryption in transit and at rest
• Input validation - Comprehensive input sanitization
• Audit logging - Security event logging
• Dependency scanning - Automated vulnerability detection

We actively monitor our dependencies for security vulnerabilities:

• Automated scanning with Dependabot and similar tools
• Regular dependency updates
• Security advisories for critical issues

Thank you for helping keep DIRAC projects and our users safe!