1. Overview
2. Access Control
3. Code Security
4. Data Protection
5. Infrastructure Security
6. Incident Response
7. Reporting Security Issues
8. Acknowledgments

The MedHub-Backend is committed to ensure the security and privacy of its users and contributors. This security policy outlines the best practices and guidelines to maintain a secure development and operational environment.

1. Authentication and Authorization:

   • Ensure strong authentication mechanisms for project contributors.
   • Follow the principle of least privilege when assigning access rights.
   • Regularly review and update access control lists.

2. Sensitive Information:

   • Avoid hardcoding sensitive information (e.g., API keys, passwords) in the code.
   • Store sensitive information securely using industry-standard encryption and hashing algorithms.

1. Code Review:

   • Enforce a code review process for all contributions to identify and mitigate security vulnerabilities.
   • Use static code analysis tools to identify potential security issues.

2. Dependency Management:

   • Regularly update and patch dependencies to address known vulnerabilities.
   • Maintain a list of approved and vetted third-party libraries.

1. Data Encryption:

   • Use secure encryption michanisms for sensitive data storage and transmission.
   • but at this moment we've just Implemented HTTP requests, and we want to improve it to HTTPS to encrypt data in transmit.

2. Data Retention:

   • Define and adhere to a data retention policy to manage the lifecycle of stored data more than statistics purposes.
   • Regularly audit and purge unnecessary data.

1. Server Security:

   • Keep server software, operating systems, and dependencies up-to-date.
   • Implement firewalls and intrusion detection/prevention systems.

2. Logging and Monitoring:

   • Enable logging for critical events and regularly review logs for unusual activities.
   • Implement monitoring solutions to detect and respond to security incidents.

1. Incident Reporting:

   • Establish clear procedures for reporting security incidents promptly.
   • Encourage a culture of reporting potential security issues without fear of retribution.

2. Incident Investigation:

   • Conduct thorough investigations into reported security incidents.
   • Document lessons learned and update security measures based on findings.

If you discover a security issue, please follow these steps:

1. Privately Report:

   • Privately disclose security vulnerabilities to the project maintainers.
   • Avoid disclosing security issues publicly until a fix has been implemented.

2. Provide Details:

   • Clearly document the vulnerability with detailed information.
   • Include steps to reproduce the issue for better understanding.

3. Cooperate with Fixing:

   • Collaborate with project maintainers to verify and implement fixes.
   • Allow a reasonable timeframe for fixing before disclosing the issue publicly.

We appreciate the efforts of the security community in identifying and responsibly disclosing security issues.

Note: This security policy is subject to change, and contributors are encouraged to review it regularly for updates.