This repository contains defensive security tools for authorized blue team operations, threat detection, and incident response.

These tools are designed for:

• Security monitoring and detection
• Incident response and forensics
• Threat hunting in authorized environments
• Security hardening of owned systems
• Compliance and vulnerability management

If you discover a security vulnerability in this repository:

1. Do NOT open a public issue
2. Use GitHub Security Advisories (preferred)
3. Email maintainers with encrypted communication
4. Include detailed reproduction steps
5. Allow 90 days for patch development

If you find exposed credentials or sensitive data:

1. Report immediately via private channel
2. Do NOT share or exploit the information
3. Delete any local copies
4. Wait for confirmation before disclosure

• Test rules in non-production environments first
• Tune for your environment to reduce false positives
• Review rule logic before deployment
• Monitor rule performance and effectiveness

• Backup systems before applying hardening
• Test in lab environment first
• Review script contents before execution
• Understand impact on production systems
• Maintain rollback procedures

• Only use on systems you own or have authorization
• Follow proper chain of custody for evidence
• Document all actions during investigations
• Protect collected evidence appropriately
• Comply with privacy and legal requirements

Users are responsible for:

• Following organizational security policies
• Complying with applicable laws and regulations
• Respecting data privacy requirements
• Maintaining proper authorization
• Documenting security activities

• Never commit credentials to repository
• Encrypt sensitive configuration files
• Use environment variables for secrets
• Follow data retention policies
• Secure evidence and investigation data

• Minimize collection of personal data
• Follow GDPR, CCPA, and local privacy laws
• Implement data minimization principles
• Secure log data containing PII
• Establish data retention policies

Security patches will be released:

• Within 24 hours for critical vulnerabilities
• Within 7 days for high-severity issues
• Within 30 days for medium-severity issues

For security concerns:

• GitHub Security Advisories (preferred)
• Email: [Your secure contact]
• PGP Key: [Your PGP fingerprint]

We appreciate responsible disclosure and will credit reporters (with permission) in:

• SECURITY.md
• Release notes
• Hall of Fame

Secure by Design. Defend with Purpose.

Last Updated: 2025-10-12