We release patches for security vulnerabilities in the following versions:

We take the security of WinstonAI seriously. If you discover a security vulnerability, please follow these steps:

• Open a public GitHub issue about the vulnerability
• Share the vulnerability publicly before it has been addressed

1. Report privately via GitHub Security Advisory (preferred):

   • Go to the Security tab
   • Click "Report a vulnerability"
   • Fill out the form with details

2. Or email us directly (if GitHub advisory is not available):

   • Email: [INSERT SECURITY EMAIL]
   • Subject: [SECURITY] Brief description
   • Include:
     • Description of the vulnerability
     • Steps to reproduce
     • Potential impact
     • Any suggested fixes (optional)

• Acknowledgment: We'll acknowledge receipt within 48 hours
• Assessment: We'll assess the vulnerability and determine severity
• Timeline: We'll provide an expected timeline for a fix
• Updates: We'll keep you informed of progress
• Credit: We'll credit you in the security advisory (unless you prefer to remain anonymous)

• Critical vulnerabilities: Patch within 7 days
• High severity: Patch within 14 days
• Medium/Low severity: Patch in next release cycle

When using WinstonAI, please follow these security practices:

• Never commit API keys to version control
• Use environment variables or secure configuration files
• Keep your .env files out of version control (they're in .gitignore)
• Rotate API keys regularly

• Start with demo accounts before live trading
• Use proper risk management settings
• Set appropriate loss limits
• Never use more capital than you can afford to lose
• Regularly monitor bot performance

• Keep Python and all dependencies up to date
• Use virtual environments to isolate dependencies
• Run security scans on dependencies (pip install safety && safety check)
• Use firewalls and secure network configurations

• Encrypt sensitive data at rest
• Use secure connections (HTTPS/WSS) for API communication
• Don't log sensitive information (API keys, account balances)
• Regularly backup important data

• Review code changes before deployment
• Use code scanning tools (Bandit, etc.)
• Follow the principle of least privilege
• Keep production and development environments separate

• This software involves real money trading
• Always test thoroughly before live deployment
• Use proper risk management
• Monitor bot behavior regularly

• API credentials provide access to trading accounts
• Protect credentials as you would passwords
• Use API key restrictions when available
• Revoke unused or compromised keys immediately

• Trained models (.pth files) contain your trading strategy
• Protect model files from unauthorized access
• Don't share models publicly if they're proprietary
• Validate model files before loading

• Trading data may be sensitive
• Historical data may contain proprietary patterns
• Ensure compliance with data protection regulations
• Be mindful of what you share in issues/discussions

We regularly update dependencies and apply security patches. To stay secure:

1. Watch releases for security updates
2. Update regularly: pip install --upgrade winston-ai
3. Check CHANGELOG.md for security-related changes
4. Subscribe to security advisories on GitHub

WinstonAI relies on several third-party libraries. We:

• Monitor dependencies for vulnerabilities
• Update dependencies regularly
• Use tools like safety and dependabot
• Pin major versions to avoid breaking changes

When using WinstonAI:

• Ensure compliance with financial regulations in your jurisdiction
• Follow KYC/AML requirements of your trading platform
• Respect API rate limits and terms of service
• Don't use for market manipulation or illegal activities

If you have questions about security but don't have a vulnerability to report:

• Open a discussion on GitHub
• Check existing security-related issues
• Review our documentation

Thank you for helping keep WinstonAI and its users safe!