SmartProBono takes security seriously. We are committed to protecting our users' data and maintaining the highest security standards for our legal platform.

We provide security updates for the following versions:

If you discover a security vulnerability, please follow these steps:

Security vulnerabilities should be reported privately to protect our users.

Send details to: security@smartprobono.org

• Description of the vulnerability
• Steps to reproduce the issue
• Potential impact assessment
• Any suggested fixes or mitigations
• Your contact information (optional)

• Initial Response: Within 48 hours
• Status Update: Within 7 days
• Resolution: Within 30 days (depending on complexity)

• JWT-based authentication with secure token handling
• Role-based access control (RBAC)
• Multi-factor authentication support
• Session management with automatic expiration

• End-to-end encryption for sensitive data
• Secure data transmission (HTTPS/TLS)
• Database encryption at rest
• Regular security audits and penetration testing

• GDPR compliance for EU users
• CCPA compliance for California users
• Data minimization principles
• User consent management

• Secure cloud hosting with enterprise-grade security
• Regular security updates and patches
• Network security and firewall protection
• DDoS protection and rate limiting

• Never commit secrets or API keys to version control
• Use environment variables for sensitive configuration
• Implement proper input validation and sanitization
• Follow secure coding practices
• Regular dependency updates

• Use strong, unique passwords
• Enable two-factor authentication when available
• Keep your browser and devices updated
• Be cautious with sharing sensitive information
• Report suspicious activity immediately

We continuously monitor our platform for:

• Unusual access patterns
• Potential security threats
• System vulnerabilities
• Compliance violations

Before deploying any changes, we ensure:

• All dependencies are up to date
• Security tests pass
• No sensitive data in logs
• Proper error handling implemented
• Input validation in place
• Authentication checks verified

In case of a security incident:

1. Immediate Response: Contain and assess the impact
2. User Notification: Inform affected users within 72 hours
3. Investigation: Conduct thorough analysis
4. Remediation: Implement fixes and improvements
5. Post-Incident: Review and improve security measures

• Security Email: security@smartprobono.org
• General Support: bferrell@smartprobono.org
• Emergency Contact: Available 24/7 for critical issues

We regularly update our security measures:

• Monthly security reviews
• Quarterly penetration testing
• Annual third-party security audits
• Continuous monitoring and improvement

Remember: Security is everyone's responsibility. If you see something, say something.

Last updated: January 2025