New Security Policty to replace the SECURITY.md

[gbowne1]

I propose a new SECURITY.md that replaces the boilerplate SECURITY.md file that already exists.

# Security Policy

## Vulnerability Reporting
If you discover any security vulnerabilities in this project, please report them to our security team at [security@example.com](mailto:security@example.com). We appreciate your responsible disclosure and will respond promptly to address the issue.

## Security Guidelines
To ensure the security of our project, we follow these guidelines:
- Follow secure coding practices, such as input validation and output encoding, to prevent common vulnerabilities like cross-site scripting (XSS) and SQL injection.
- Handle sensitive data securely, using encryption and proper access controls.
- Regularly update and patch dependencies to address any known security vulnerabilities.
- Conduct security reviews and testing, including penetration testing and code analysis, to identify and mitigate potential risks.
- Implement strong authentication and authorization mechanisms to protect user data.
- Enforce secure communication protocols, such as HTTPS, for all network traffic.
- Educate all project contributors on secure coding practices and provide resources for ongoing security training.

## Code Review Process
All code changes must go through a thorough review process, with a focus on security. The code review process includes:
- Reviewing code for potential security vulnerabilities, such as insecure direct object references or improper error handling.
- Ensuring that all security guidelines and best practices are followed.
- Verifying that third-party dependencies are up to date and have no known security issues.
- Conducting automated security checks, such as static code analysis, to identify potential vulnerabilities.

## Authentication and Authorization
In our project, we implement secure authentication and authorization using JSON Web Tokens (JWT). This ensures that only authenticated and authorized users can access sensitive resources.

## Data Protection
We take data protection seriously and employ the following measures:
- Encrypting sensitive data at rest and in transit.
- Implementing strict access controls to limit data access to authorized individuals.
- Regularly backing up data to prevent data loss.

## Secure Communication
To ensure secure communication between components of our project, we:
- Use HTTPS for all web communication to encrypt data in transit.
- Employ secure protocols, such as SSL/TLS, for database connections.

## Third-Party Dependencies
We carefully manage third-party dependencies by:
- Regularly updating and patching dependencies to address security vulnerabilities.
- Conducting security assessments of external libraries before integrating them into our project.
- Monitoring for any security advisories related to our dependencies.

## Security Testing
We have a comprehensive security testing process that includes:
- Regular vulnerability scanning to identify potential weaknesses.
- Penetration testing to simulate real-world attacks and identify vulnerabilities.
- Code analysis tools to detect common security issues.

## Incident Response
In the event of a security incident or breach, we have a well-defined incident response process in place. This includes:
- Promptly reporting and documenting the incident.
- Investigating the root cause and impact of the incident.
- Mitigating the impact and restoring the security of the project.
- Communicating with affected parties and providing necessary support.

## Security Training and Awareness
We prioritize security training and awareness for all project contributors. This includes:
- Providing resources and guidelines for secure coding practices.
- Conducting regular security awareness sessions and workshops.
- Encouraging a culture of security and vigilance among all team members.