Security

Reporting Vulnerabilities

If you discover a security vulnerability in ProteanOS software or infrastructure, please report it responsibly. We appreciate your help in keeping the project secure.

How to Report

For security issues, please email security concerns through the contact page. Include:

• Description of the vulnerability
• Steps to reproduce
• Affected component or version
• Potential impact assessment
• Any suggested fixes if available

What to Expect

We will acknowledge receipt of your report and work to verify and address the issue. We aim to:

• Acknowledge receipt within 48 hours
• Provide an initial assessment within one week
• Keep you informed of progress
• Credit reporters (with permission) in advisories

Security Updates

Security updates and advisories are announced on the proteanos-announce mailing list. Subscribe to stay informed about important updates.

Responsible Disclosure

We follow responsible disclosure practices:

• Vulnerabilities are not disclosed publicly until a fix is available
• We coordinate with reporters on disclosure timing
• Credit is given to reporters who wish to be acknowledged

Security Practices

ProteanOS employs several security practices:

• Package signature verification
• Secure build environment
• Code review for contributions
• Regular security audits of critical components

PGP Keys

For encrypted communication regarding security matters, contact us for our PGP public key.