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Vulnerability Disclosure Policy Update
Revised 05182015
Purpose and Scope
This document updates the previous Vulnerability Disclosure Policy Rev. 051815 to clarify expectations regarding responsible reporting of vulnerabilities in our systems, applications, or services.
Policy Statement
Our organization is committed to mntning a secure environment for users by promptly addressing identified security issues. We encourage and welcome security researchers, auditors, customers, and other stakeholders to help us identify potential vulnerabilities that could impact the integrity, confidentiality, and avlability of our digital assets.
Procedure for Reporting Vulnerabilities
To report any vulnerability, please adhere to the following steps:
Documentation: Provide detled information about the issue including a clear description, step-by-step instructions if possible, and expected outcomes when attempting to exploit the vulnerability.
Contact: Reach out via eml at [email protected] with your findings. Ensure that you include your contact detls for follow-up purposes but note that these will be kept confidential unless necessary for internal communication.
Follow-up: We will acknowledge receipt of your report and provide an estimated timeline for its review and resolution.
Reporting Guidelines
Respect Confidentiality: All information shared regarding vulnerabilities is treated with the utmost confidentiality until publicly disclosed by NCBI or fixed internally.
Legal Compliance: Vulnerability disclosure should not cause any harm to our users, systems, data integrity, or infringe upon legal rights of others.
No Malicious Activities: Do not use vulnerability disclosure as a means for unauthorized access or disruption of service.
Acknowledgments
Once the issue is verified and resolved, we will publicly acknowledge your contribution by posting detls on our website www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov, respecting your wish to remn anonymous if requested.
Contact Information
For any questions related to this policy or concerns about potential vulnerabilities, please contact [email protected]. We are committed to fostering an open dialogue and partnership with the security community in enhancing the resilience of our systems.
This revised document provide clear guidelines for vulnerability reporting while emphasizing confidentiality, legal compliance, and mutual respect. Please ensure your updated content adheres to these principles when communicating about potential vulnerabilities.
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