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SECURITY.md

Security Policy

Supported Versions

Version Supported
Latest

Reporting a Vulnerability

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

  1. Do NOT open a public issue for security vulnerabilities
  2. Send an email to the repository owner through GitHub
  3. Use GitHub's private vulnerability reporting feature

What to include in your report

  • Description of the vulnerability
  • Steps to reproduce
  • Potential impact
  • Suggested fix (if any)

What to expect

  • Acknowledgment: We will acknowledge receipt of your vulnerability report within 48 hours
  • Assessment: We will assess the vulnerability and determine its impact within 5 business days
  • Fix Timeline: Critical vulnerabilities will be addressed within 30 days, others within 90 days
  • Disclosure: We will coordinate with you on responsible disclosure

Security Considerations

This project contains scripts that:

  • Install and configure software with administrative privileges
  • Modify system security settings (Windows Defender, Firewall, BitLocker)
  • Handle SSH keys and authentication
  • Configure network and system access

Before running these scripts

  1. Review all scripts before execution
  2. Run in a test environment first (VM recommended)
  3. Backup your system before making changes
  4. Verify checksums of downloaded files when possible
  5. Use official package managers (winget, apt) when available

Security Features Included

  • Defense in depth: Multiple security layers (Defender, Malwarebytes, GlassWire, firewall)
  • Least privilege: Scripts request only necessary permissions
  • Audit logging: Enhanced Windows audit policies
  • Encryption: BitLocker, Credential Guard, LSA Protection
  • Network security: Firewall rules, SSH key-only authentication
  • Vulnerability scanning: Snyk, Trivy, security linters

Known Security Considerations

  1. Administrative Privileges: Scripts require admin rights to modify system settings
  2. Network Downloads: Scripts download software from the internet
  3. Registry Modifications: System registry is modified for security hardening
  4. Service Configuration: System services are modified (Windows Search, Superfetch, etc.)
  5. Firewall Rules: Custom firewall rules are applied

Mitigation Strategies

  • All downloads use official package managers when possible
  • Registry changes are documented and reversible
  • Service changes improve security posture
  • Firewall rules follow security best practices
  • Scripts include error handling and validation

Disclaimer

Use at your own risk. These scripts modify system configurations and install software. While designed for security and best practices, any automation carries inherent risks. Always test in a non-production environment first.

There aren’t any published security advisories