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πŸ”’ Security Policy

πŸ›‘οΈ Supported Versions

The following versions of HackGPT Enterprise are currently supported with security updates:

Version Supported End of Life
2.0.x βœ… Yes TBD
1.x.x ⚠️ Limited Support 2026-01-01
< 1.0 ❌ No 2025-12-31

🚨 Reporting a Vulnerability

For Security Researchers and Users

If you discover a security vulnerability in HackGPT Enterprise, please help us maintain the security of our users by following responsible disclosure practices.

πŸ“§ Reporting Process

Primary Contact:

  • Email: [email protected]
  • Subject: [SECURITY] HackGPT Vulnerability Report
  • PGP Key: Available upon request

Please Include:

  • Vulnerability Description: Clear, detailed description of the issue
  • Affected Versions: Which versions of HackGPT are affected
  • Attack Vector: How the vulnerability can be exploited
  • Impact Assessment: Potential impact and severity
  • Proof of Concept: Step-by-step reproduction (if safe to share)
  • Suggested Fix: If you have ideas for remediation
  • Contact Information: How we can reach you for follow-up

πŸ”’ What to Expect

  1. Acknowledgment: Within 24-48 hours of your report
  2. Initial Assessment: Within 1 week
  3. Status Updates: Every 7-14 days until resolution
  4. Coordinated Disclosure: Timeline discussion for public disclosure
  5. Credit: Public acknowledgment (if desired)

⚑ Response Timeline

Severity Initial Response Fix Timeline
Critical < 24 hours 1-7 days
High < 48 hours 7-30 days
Medium < 1 week 30-90 days
Low < 2 weeks Next release

🎯 Vulnerability Scope

βœ… In Scope

The following components are within scope for security research:

  • Core Application: Main HackGPT Enterprise application
  • Web Interface: Dashboard and user interfaces
  • API Endpoints: REST API and authentication
  • Database Layer: Data storage and retrieval
  • Authentication System: User login and session management
  • File Processing: Upload/download functionality
  • Network Communication: Inter-service communication
  • Docker Containers: Container security configurations
  • Dependencies: Third-party libraries and components

❌ Out of Scope

The following are explicitly out of scope:

  • Denial of Service: DoS/DDoS attacks against our infrastructure
  • Physical Security: Physical access to systems
  • Social Engineering: Attacks against our team members
  • Third-party Services: Issues with external services we integrate with
  • Spam/Phishing: Email spam or phishing attempts
  • Brute Force: Credential brute force attacks with common passwords

πŸ† Security Researcher Recognition

πŸŽ–οΈ Hall of Fame

We maintain a security researcher hall of fame to recognize those who help improve our security:

Current Contributors: List will be updated as researchers are acknowledged

🎁 Acknowledgment Options

  • Public Recognition: Listed in security advisories and hall of fame
  • Social Media: Mentioned on ZehraSec social media channels
  • Conference Mentions: Acknowledged at security conferences (when appropriate)
  • Anonymous: Option to remain anonymous if preferred
  • Swag: HackGPT and ZehraSec branded items for significant contributions

πŸš€ Bug Bounty Program

πŸ’° Bounty Scope

While we don't currently have a formal bug bounty program, we do provide:

  • Recognition: Public acknowledgment of your contribution
  • Merchandise: ZehraSec branded items
  • Recommendation: LinkedIn recommendations for your security research skills
  • Future Opportunities: First consideration for any future bug bounty programs

Bounty Considerations:

  • Critical Vulnerabilities: Remote code execution, authentication bypasses
  • High Impact: Privilege escalation, data exposure
  • Unique Findings: Novel attack vectors or bypass techniques
  • Quality Reports: Well-documented findings with clear impact assessment

πŸ” Security Measures

πŸ›‘οΈ Current Security Controls

Application Security:

  • Input validation and sanitization
  • SQL injection prevention
  • XSS protection mechanisms
  • CSRF token implementation
  • Secure session management
  • Password security requirements
  • Rate limiting and throttling

Infrastructure Security:

  • TLS 1.3 encryption in transit
  • AES-256-GCM encryption at rest
  • Multi-factor authentication support
  • LDAP/Active Directory integration
  • Container security scanning
  • Dependency vulnerability scanning
  • Regular security updates

Development Security:

  • Secure development lifecycle (SDLC)
  • Code review requirements
  • Static application security testing (SAST)
  • Dynamic application security testing (DAST)
  • Dependency vulnerability scanning
  • Container image scanning

πŸ” Security Testing

Regular Security Assessments:

  • Monthly automated vulnerability scans
  • Quarterly penetration testing
  • Annual third-party security audits
  • Continuous dependency monitoring
  • Container security scanning
  • Code quality analysis

πŸ“š Security Resources

πŸŽ“ Educational Materials

πŸ”§ Security Tools

  • Static Analysis: Bandit, SemGrep, CodeQL
  • Dependency Scanning: Safety, Snyk, Dependabot
  • Container Scanning: Trivy, Clair, Docker Scout
  • Network Security: Nmap, Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP

🀝 Security Community

🌐 Connect with Us

🎯 Security Conferences

We may present HackGPT security research at:

  • DEF CON
  • Black Hat
  • RSA Conference
  • BSides events
  • Local cybersecurity meetups

βš–οΈ Legal Guidelines

πŸ” Authorized Testing

  • Permission Required: Only test against systems you own or have explicit permission to test
  • Legal Compliance: Follow all applicable laws and regulations
  • Responsible Disclosure: Follow coordinated disclosure timelines
  • No Harm: Avoid any actions that could harm users or systems

πŸ“„ Safe Harbor

We support security research conducted in accordance with this policy. We will not pursue legal action against researchers who:

  • Follow the reporting process outlined above
  • Do not access, modify, or delete user data
  • Do not disrupt our services or infrastructure
  • Do not publicly disclose vulnerabilities before coordinated disclosure
  • Act in good faith to help improve security

πŸ“‹ Security Compliance

🏒 Enterprise Compliance

HackGPT Enterprise supports compliance with:

  • SOC 2 Type II (in progress)
  • ISO 27001 (planned)
  • OWASP ASVS Level 2
  • NIST Cybersecurity Framework
  • PCI DSS (for payment processing)
  • GDPR (for EU users)
  • CCPA (for California users)

πŸ” Audit Support

For enterprise customers requiring security audits:

  • Security architecture documentation
  • Penetration testing reports
  • Vulnerability assessment reports
  • Compliance certification status
  • Security control implementation details

πŸ”„ Policy Updates

This security policy is reviewed and updated quarterly to ensure it remains current with:

  • Industry best practices
  • Regulatory requirements
  • Technology changes
  • Community feedback
  • Lessons learned from security research

Last Updated: August 18, 2025 Next Review: November 18, 2025 Version: 1.0

πŸ“ž Contact Information

Security Team Lead: Yashab Alam
Email: [email protected]
Company: ZehraSec
Website: www.zehrasec.com


Thank you for helping keep HackGPT Enterprise and its users safe!

Made with ❀️ by the HackGPT Enterprise security team

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