This section outlines which versions of Secure File Vault are currently supported with security updates.

• AES-256 encryption for all stored files
• PBKDF2 with SHA-256 for password hashing
• Secure random salt generation for each encryption
• Unique initialization vectors (IV) for each file

• Secure password storage using industry-standard hashing
• Session management with timeout protection
• Failed login attempt monitoring

• Secure file deletion with data overwriting
• Encrypted local storage
• Memory protection for sensitive data

We take the security of Secure File Vault seriously. If you believe you have found a security vulnerability, please report it to us as described below.

Please do not report security vulnerabilities through public GitHub issues.

Instead, please report them via email to security@securefilevault.com (Note: This is a placeholder email)

You should receive a response within 48 hours. If for some reason you do not, please follow up via email to ensure we received your original message.

Please include the following information in your report:

• Type of issue (e.g. buffer overflow, SQL injection, cross-site scripting, etc.)
• Full paths of source file(s) related to the manifestation of the issue
• The location of the affected source code (tag/branch/commit or direct URL)
• Any special configuration required to reproduce the issue
• Step-by-step instructions to reproduce the issue
• Proof-of-concept or exploit code (if possible)
• Impact of the issue, including how an attacker might exploit it

1. The security team will acknowledge your report within 48 hours
2. We will confirm the issue and determine its severity
3. We will develop and test a fix
4. We will prepare a security advisory and release timeline
5. We will release the fix and notify users

1. Always use strong, unique passwords
2. Keep your system and Java runtime updated
3. Don't share your authentication credentials
4. Regularly backup your encrypted files
5. Monitor access logs for suspicious activity
6. Keep your encryption keys secure and backed up
7. Enable automatic updates when available

We are committed to maintaining the security and integrity of our users' data. We regularly review and update our security measures to ensure the highest level of protection.