I take security seriously. If you discover a security vulnerability in PinnacleMM, please report it responsibly.

Please DO NOT open a public GitHub issue for security vulnerabilities.

Instead, please send an email to: chizy@chizyhub.com (or create a private issue)

Include the following information:

• Description of the vulnerability
• Steps to reproduce
• Potential impact
• Suggested fix (if any)

• Acknowledgment: I will acknowledge receipt of your report within 24-48 hours
• Assessment: I will assess the vulnerability and provide an initial response within 5 business days
• Resolution: I will work to resolve critical vulnerabilities within 30 days
• Credit: I will credit you in my security acknowledgments (unless you prefer to remain anonymous)

PinnacleMM includes several security features:

• AES-256-CBC encryption for API credentials
• PBKDF2 key derivation with 100,000 iterations
• Unique salt generation per configuration file
• Secure memory clearing to prevent credential leakage
• Cross-platform secure input with terminal masking

• SSL/TLS encryption for all WebSocket connections
• Certificate pinning to prevent man-in-the-middle attacks
• Input validation framework preventing injection attacks
• Rate limiting to prevent abuse and DoS attacks

• Comprehensive audit logging for security events
• Failed authentication tracking
• Real-time security alerts
• Structured logging for compliance and monitoring

• Static analysis via CodeQL in CI/CD
• Dependency scanning via Dependabot
• Security-focused code reviews
• Automated security testing

1. Strong Master Passwords: Use complex, unique passwords
2. API Key Permissions: Limit API keys to minimum required permissions
3. IP Restrictions: Configure IP restrictions on exchange API keys
4. Regular Rotation: Rotate API credentials periodically
5. Secure Environment: Run PinnacleMM on secure, updated systems
6. Monitor Logs: Regularly check audit logs for suspicious activity

1. Never commit credentials to version control
2. Validate all input before processing
3. Use secure coding practices (OWASP guidelines)
4. Clear sensitive data from memory after use
5. Follow principle of least privilege
6. Document security implications of changes

• Exchange API credentials
• Trading strategies and algorithms
• Market data and trading history
• System configuration and settings

• Credential theft through malware or system compromise
• Man-in-the-middle attacks on network communications
• Injection attacks through malicious input
• Denial of service attacks on API endpoints
• Insider threats from malicious code contributions

• Multi-layer encryption and authentication
• Comprehensive input validation
• Network security controls
• Code review and static analysis
• Audit logging and monitoring

PinnacleMM is designed with the following compliance considerations:

• Financial data protection standards
• Audit trail requirements for trading systems
• Data privacy regulations
• Security logging for regulatory compliance

• Security updates are released as soon as possible
• Critical vulnerabilities receive immediate patch releases
• All security updates are documented in release notes
• Users are notified of security updates through GitHub releases

For security-related questions or concerns:

• Email: chizy@chizyhub.com
• GitHub: @chizy7 (maintainer)
• Response Time: 24-48 hours for acknowledgment

I thank the security research community for helping keep PinnacleMM secure. Security researchers who responsibly disclose vulnerabilities will be credited (with permission) in my security acknowledgments.

This security policy is reviewed and updated regularly to ensure it remains current with best practices and threat landscape changes.