The following versions of PulseMind are currently supported with security updates:

1. ESP32 Firmware:

   • Secure WiFi connection (WPA2)
   • GitHub API token encryption
   • Data transmission via HTTPS

2. Web Dashboard:

   • Content Security Policy (CSP) implemented
   • Data sanitization for all user inputs
   • Secure HTTP headers (HSTS, XSS Protection)

3. Data Storage:

   • GitHub repository with private visibility option
   • Base64-encoded data payloads
   • Access control via personal access tokens

We take security vulnerabilities seriously. If you discover a security issue in PulseMind, please follow this responsible disclosure process:

1. Initial Report:

   • Email security concerns to: [email protected]
   • Subject line: "PulseMind Security Vulnerability"
   • Include:
     • Detailed description of the vulnerability
     • Steps to reproduce
     • Any proof-of-concept code
     • Suggested fixes (if available)

2. Response Timeline:

   • Acknowledgement within 48 hours
   • Initial assessment within 5 business days
   • Patch development timeline communicated within 10 business days

3. Public Disclosure:

   • Vulnerabilities will be disclosed publicly after being addressed
   • Credit will be given to reporters (unless requested otherwise)

1. Critical Vulnerabilities:

   • Patches released within 72 hours of confirmation
   • Automatic version bump and notification

2. High Severity:

   • Patches within 14 days
   • Version update in next scheduled release

3. Medium/Low Severity:

   • Addressed in next scheduled release cycle

1. Hardware Security:

   • Change default WiFi credentials before deployment
   • Rotate GitHub tokens quarterly
   • Use hardware encryption modules for production deployments

2. Software Security:

   // Always validate sensor readings
   float readGSR() {
     float raw = analogRead(ADC_PIN);
     if(raw < 0 || raw > 4095) {
       logError("Invalid sensor reading");
       return NAN;
     }
     // ... rest of processing
   }
   

3. Dashboard Security:

   • Implement authentication for the web interface
   • Use HTTPS for all connections
   • Regularly audit third-party dependencies

Subscribe to our security announcements by watching the GitHub repository. All security releases will be tagged with [SECURITY] in the release notes.

For additional security guidance specific to your deployment scenario, please contact our security team at [email protected].