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+# Security Policy for JoobQ
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+Welcome to the **JoobQ** project! Security is a top priority for us. This document outlines our policy for reporting, handling, and addressing security vulnerabilities within the JoobQ project.
+
+---
+
+## **Supported Versions**
+
+The following versions of JoobQ are currently supported with security updates:
+
+| Version        | Supported         |
+|----------------|-------------------|
+| Latest Release | ✅                |
+| Older Releases | ❌ (Contact us for exceptions) |
+
+---
+
+## **Reporting a Vulnerability**
+
+If you discover a security vulnerability, we encourage you to help us responsibly resolve it. Please follow these steps:
+
+1. **Do not disclose publicly**: Avoid posting details of the vulnerability in public forums, GitHub issues, or any other public channels.
+   
+2. **Report privately**: Submit the vulnerability report via email to **[[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])** with the following details:
+   - A description of the vulnerability and its impact.
+   - Steps to reproduce the issue.
+   - Suggested fixes (if applicable).
+   - Your contact information for further clarification.
+
+3. **Acknowledgment**: We will acknowledge receipt of your report within 48 hours and provide a timeline for our response.
+
+4. **Coordination**: We may ask for additional details to reproduce or validate the issue. We aim to resolve confirmed vulnerabilities promptly and will coordinate a public disclosure timeline with you.
+
+---
+
+## **Response Time Goals**
+
+We aim to meet the following response times for security issues:
+
+- **Initial acknowledgment**: Within 48 hours of reporting.
+- **Issue validation**: Within 7 days of acknowledgment.
+- **Fix or mitigation release**: Within 30 days, depending on complexity.
+
+---
+
+## **Security Updates and Releases**
+
+When a security fix is released, we will:
+
+1. Publish an updated release on GitHub.
+2. Include a detailed changelog entry highlighting the fix.
+3. Optionally coordinate with public vulnerability databases (e.g., CVE).
+
+---
+
+## **Scope of Security Coverage**
+
+We cover the following areas:
+
+- **Code vulnerabilities**: Including bugs that allow unauthorized access, privilege escalation, or data corruption.
+- **Dependency vulnerabilities**: When found in JoobQ dependencies, we will work to update or patch them.
+
+The following are out of scope:
+- Vulnerabilities in downstream applications using JoobQ.
+- Issues arising from misconfigurations or misuse.
+
+---
+
+## **Security Best Practices**
+
+To enhance security for users of JoobQ:
+- Keep your dependencies up-to-date.
+- Follow secure deployment and configuration practices.
+- Monitor the [GitHub Advisory Database](https://github.com/advisories) for related issues.
+
+---
+
+## **Credits and Recognition**
+
+We value contributions from the community and will publicly acknowledge individuals or teams who responsibly report vulnerabilities, unless they prefer to remain anonymous.
+
+Thank you for helping keep JoobQ secure!
+
+--- 
+
+For questions or additional support, please contact us at **[[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])**.
+
+--- 
+
+*Last Updated: December 13, 2024*