The following versions of HeliosIQ are currently supported and maintained:

• Latest release: v1.x.x

Older versions are not supported and may have known vulnerabilities. Please ensure you are using the most up-to-date version for security and stability.

If you discover a vulnerability in HeliosIQ, we encourage you to report it responsibly. Please follow these steps:

1. Do not open a public issue: To prevent any malicious actors from exploiting the vulnerability before it is fixed, please do not open a public issue or pull request for the vulnerability.
2. Use GitHub’s private vulnerability reporting:
   • If you have identified a security vulnerability, please use the GitHub private vulnerability reporting feature to submit your report directly to us.
   • When reporting, please provide the following:
     • A description of the vulnerability.
     • Steps to reproduce the issue (if applicable).
     • Any affected versions, configurations, or environments.
     • Potential impact and severity.
     • Any exploit code (if applicable).
3. We will acknowledge receipt: Upon receiving your report, our security team will acknowledge it within 48 hours.
4. Public disclosure timeline: After the vulnerability has been resolved, we will release a public advisory and patch. Our aim is to patch critical vulnerabilities within 30 days.

We take security seriously and follow these best practices to ensure the safety and integrity of HeliosIQ:

1. Code Review: All pull requests are reviewed by at least one other developer to identify potential security issues before they are merged.
2. Dependency Management: We regularly update and audit our dependencies to ensure that there are no known vulnerabilities. Dependencies are managed through npm and Terraform.
3. Least Privilege: We follow the principle of least privilege, ensuring that services and users only have the necessary permissions to perform their tasks.
4. Encryption: Sensitive data is encrypted both in transit and at rest. We use industry-standard encryption protocols (e.g., TLS for web traffic, AWS KMS for data storage encryption).
5. Environment Variables: Secrets such as API keys, credentials, and tokens are stored securely in environment variables or services like AWS Secrets Manager, never hardcoded in the codebase.
6. Logging and Monitoring: We use logging and monitoring systems (such as AWS CloudWatch, Prometheus, and Grafana) to detect unusual activities and potential security breaches.
7. Regular Audits: The security of the project is regularly audited by internal and external security experts. Vulnerabilities and issues identified during audits are promptly addressed.

If you are deploying HeliosIQ in your own environment, please consider the following:

• API Authentication: Always enable authentication and access control for the API endpoints using IAM roles, API keys, or AWS Cognito.
• Network Security: Configure firewalls, VPCs, and security groups to limit access to sensitive resources. Restrict network access to only trusted IPs or subnets.
• Infrastructure as Code: Use Terraform to manage and securely deploy infrastructure. Always ensure that your configurations are secure and follow best practices for secrets management.
• Keep Systems Updated: Ensure that your operating systems, Docker images, and dependencies are up-to-date with the latest security patches.

By using HeliosIQ, you agree to adhere to the project's security policies and contribute responsibly. The maintainers of this project are not liable for any damage, loss of data, or security breaches caused by the use of HeliosIQ.