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SECURITY.md

🔐 Security Policy

This document provides the security guidelines for the Restaurant-Mobile-App project.
It aims to ensure user data protection, secure app operations, and resilience against potential attacks.

✅ Basic Security Practices

1. Secret Management

  • API Keys and Passwords: Never store API keys, passwords, or other sensitive information in plain text in the source code. Use a secure secrets management tool like Vault.
  • Environment Variables: Store secrets in .env files and ensure they are included in .gitignore to prevent accidental commits.

2. Dependency Management

  • Update Dependencies: Keep all dependencies up-to-date and regularly check for known vulnerabilities. Tools like Dependabot can help automate this.
  • Vulnerability Scanning: Use tools such as OWASP Dependency-Check to scan for security issues in dependencies.

3. Data Security

  • Encryption: Encrypt sensitive data both in transit (TLS/SSL) and at rest (AES-256 or equivalent).
  • Access Control: Restrict access to user data using the principle of least privilege; only authorized users should have access.

4. Authentication and Authorization

  • Strong Authentication: Use strong user authentication mechanisms, such as multi-factor authentication (MFA).
  • Authorization Checks: Ensure users can only access resources and perform actions they are authorized for.

5. Application Security Testing

  • Static and Dynamic Analysis: Perform regular static and dynamic security testing based on OWASP Mobile Security Testing Guide (MASTG).
  • Penetration Testing: Conduct penetration tests to identify potential security vulnerabilities.

6. Secure Protocols

  • TLS/SSL: Ensure all data transmission uses TLS/SSL encryption.
  • Secure API Communication: Use secure methods like OAuth 2.0 for API authentication and authorization.

7. Security Updates and Monitoring

  • Stay Updated: Regularly update the application and all associated systems with security patches.
  • Monitoring & Alerts: Implement monitoring and alert systems to detect and respond to security incidents.

🛠️ Security Tools and Resources

⚠️ Important Notes

  • Secret Leakage: Exposing secrets in source code or version control poses serious risks. Always handle secrets securely.
  • Security Reporting: The project encourages responsible disclosure of security vulnerabilities through a dedicated communication channel.

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