Create SECURITY.md file for security policy

[BekahHW]

Description

RepoReady needs a SECURITY.md file to establish clear guidelines for reporting security vulnerabilities. This is a best practice for open source projects and helps create a safe environment for responsible disclosure.

Current State

• ❌ No SECURITY.md file exists
• ❌ No documented security policy
• ❌ No clear process for reporting vulnerabilities
• ✅ MIT License is present (good transparency)
• ✅ Project handles GitHub tokens (security relevant)

Acceptance Criteria

File Creation

• Create SECURITY.md in the repository root
• Follow GitHub's security policy standards
• Include all relevant sections for the project

Content Requirements

• Supported versions - Which versions receive security updates
• Reporting vulnerabilities - How to report security issues
• Response timeline - Expected response and fix timelines
• Disclosure policy - How vulnerabilities will be disclosed
• Security considerations - Relevant security notes for users

GitHub Integration

• Verify the security tab appears on the repository
• Test that the "Report a vulnerability" button works
• Ensure the file is properly formatted and readable

Implementation Suggestions

Recommended SECURITY.md Structure

# Security Policy

## Supported Versions

We currently support the following versions of RepoReady with security updates:

| Version | Supported          |
| ------- | ------------------ |
| 1.0.x   | :white_check_mark: |
| < 1.0   | :x:                |

## Reporting a Vulnerability

We take security vulnerabilities seriously. If you discover a security vulnerability in RepoReady, please report it privately.

### How to Report

1. **Do not** create a public GitHub issue for security vulnerabilities
2. Send an email to [security@opensourcecommunities.org] with:
   - Description of the vulnerability
   - Steps to reproduce the issue
   - Potential impact assessment
   - Any suggested fixes (if you have them)

### What to Expect

- **Acknowledgment**: We will acknowledge receipt within 48 hours
- **Investigation**: We will investigate and respond within 5 business days
- **Updates**: We will keep you informed of our progress
- **Resolution**: We aim to resolve critical issues within 30 days
- **Disclosure**: We will coordinate with you on public disclosure timing

## Security Considerations

### GitHub Tokens
RepoReady handles GitHub personal access tokens. Users should:
- Use tokens with minimal required scopes
- Store tokens securely (environment variables, not in code)
- Regularly rotate tokens
- Never commit tokens to version control

### API Rate Limiting
- The tool respects GitHub API rate limits
- No user data is stored or transmitted to third parties
- All API calls are made directly to GitHub's official APIs

### Dependencies
- We regularly update dependencies to address security vulnerabilities
- Automated security scanning is performed on all dependencies

## Responsible Disclosure

We follow responsible disclosure principles:
1. Give us reasonable time to investigate and fix the issue
2. We will acknowledge your contribution (with permission)
3. We will coordinate on public disclosure timing
4. We may provide recognition in release notes or security advisories

## Security Updates

Security updates will be:
- Released as patch versions (e.g., 1.0.1)
- Documented in CHANGELOG.md
- Announced in GitHub releases
- Tagged with "security" label in issues/PRs

Files to Create

• SECURITY.md (repository root)

Security Considerations for RepoReady

Since RepoReady:

• Handles GitHub personal access tokens
• Makes API calls to GitHub
• Evaluates repository information
• Creates repositories

The security policy should address:

• Token handling best practices
• API security considerations
• Dependency management
• Responsible disclosure

Benefits

• 🛡️ Establishes clear security reporting process
• 🤝 Builds trust with users and contributors
• 📋 Follows GitHub and open source best practices
• 🔍 Helps with responsible vulnerability disclosure
• ⭐ Improves project's professional appearance

Resources

• GitHub Security Policy Guide
• Security.md Template
• Responsible Disclosure Best Practices

Estimated Effort

Easy - Documentation task with clear templates and examples available.

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Perfect for contributors who care about security and want to establish good practices! 🔒