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+# Security Policy
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+## Reporting a Vulnerability
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+If you discover a security vulnerability in our project, please report it to us as follows:
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+- **Email**: [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])
+- **Issue Tracker**: [GitHub Issues](https://github.com/SiddharthBahuguna/NEWS-AGGREGATOR-PROJECT/issues) (for non-sensitive information only)
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+Please include as much detail as possible in your report, including:
+- The type of issue
+- Steps to reproduce the issue
+- The potential impact of the vulnerability
+- Any possible fixes you might have in mind
+
+### What to Expect
+
+- **Acknowledgment**: We will acknowledge receipt of your vulnerability report within 48 hours.
+- **Initial Response**: Within 72 hours, we will provide an initial assessment of the vulnerability and outline the next steps.
+- **Updates**: We will provide updates on the status of your report at least every 7 days.
+- **Resolution**: We aim to resolve confirmed vulnerabilities within 30 days. If this is not possible, we will provide an updated timeline.
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+### Handling of Reports
+
+- **Accepted Reports**: If we accept the vulnerability report, we will work with you to ensure a fix is developed and implemented. We will coordinate a public disclosure with you once the issue is resolved.
+- **Declined Reports**: If we decline the report, we will provide you with a detailed explanation of why we believe it is not a security issue.
+
+## Public Disclosure Policy
+
+We believe in responsible disclosure. We will work with security researchers to ensure vulnerabilities are patched before public disclosure. Details of the vulnerability will be disclosed after a fix has been released, or after we have determined that the issue is not a security risk.
+
+## Security Updates
+
+To stay informed about security updates, please:
+- Subscribe to our [security mailing list](http://example.com/security-updates)
+
+## Security Best Practices
+
+To help ensure the security of your deployments:
+- Always use the latest version of our software.
+- Regularly update requirements to their latest secure versions.
+
+Thank you for helping to keep our project secure!