Heimdal uses automated security scanning tools:

• cargo-audit: Checks for known security vulnerabilities in dependencies
• cargo-deny: Validates dependency licenses and sources
• Clippy: Identifies potential code issues and unsafe patterns
• Dependabot: Automated dependency updates

If you discover a security vulnerability in Heimdal, please report it by:

1. DO NOT open a public issue
2. Email the maintainers directly at: [security email - to be configured]
3. Include:
   • Description of the vulnerability
   • Steps to reproduce
   • Potential impact
   • Suggested fix (if any)

• Acknowledgment: Within 48 hours
• Initial Assessment: Within 1 week
• Fix Timeline: Depends on severity
  • Critical: 1-2 weeks
  • High: 2-4 weeks
  • Medium: 4-8 weeks
  • Low: Next release cycle

When using Heimdal:

1. Secrets Management: Use the built-in secrets management with OS keychain
2. Repository Security: Use SSH keys or personal access tokens for git operations
3. File Permissions: Review backup and dotfile permissions
4. Dependencies: Keep heimdal updated to the latest version
5. Configuration: Validate your heimdal.yaml before applying changes

When a security issue is fixed:

1. Patch will be released
2. Security advisory published on GitHub
3. CVE requested if applicable
4. Users notified via release notes

• No hardcoded secrets or credentials
• Input validation on user-provided data
• Safe file operations (no symlink attacks)
• Proper error handling (no panic in production code)
• Dependencies reviewed and approved
• All clippy warnings resolved
• Security audit passes (cargo audit)