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SECURITY.md

Security Policy – SecureVault

Effective Date: 2025-01-01
Product: SecureVault – Encrypted Data Vault
Owner: BYLICKILABS – Intelligence Systems & Communications


1. Security Commitment

SecureVault is designed with a strict security-first architecture.
We protect user data using strong encryption and zero-trust principles.

There are no backdoors, no recovery keys, and no external access to vault contents.


2. Supported Versions

Security patches are guaranteed for the latest major Stable Release:

  • SecureVault v1.x (Active support)

Older versions may receive updates only for critical vulnerabilities.

The current version is documented in the repository root.


3. Reporting a Vulnerability

We strongly encourage responsible disclosure.

To report a security issue, please contact:

Email: bylicki@mail.de

PGP: Available upon request

Contact Form: GitHub Issues may be used for non-sensitive matters

Please include:

  • A clear description of the vulnerability
  • Steps to reproduce (if applicable)
  • Potential security impact

We will acknowledge receipt within 72 hours and provide a remediation plan if required.


4. Disclosure Process

  1. Vulnerability received and validated
  2. Internal risk and impact assessment
  3. Fix developed and tested privately
  4. Coordinated release and security advisory (if required)
  5. Public CVE assignment (critical issues only)

Researchers are recognized upon request.


5. Cryptography Policy

SecureVault uses:

  • AES-256-GCM and/or XChaCha20-Poly1305
  • Argon2id for password-based key derivation
  • Encrypted storage exclusively (no plaintext)

Full technical details: CRYPTOGRAPHY.md

We never downgrade to legacy or weakened cryptography.


6. No Telemetry

SecureVault sends no data to external systems:

  • No tracking
  • No analytics
  • No cloud services

Security is enforced offline and locally.


7. Code Transparency

Open-source components enable full verification:

  • Code review welcome
  • Reproducible builds encouraged

Community participation strengthens security.


8. Contact

For privacy or security-related inquiries:

BYLICKILABS – Intelligence Systems & Communications
Email: bylicki@mail.de

Website:

There aren’t any published security advisories