## Supported Releases

We prioritize security for the two most recent major releases of tydids-validation.  Security vulnerabilities in older versions may not be promptly addressed.  For best security practices, we recommend using the latest supported version.

## Automated Dependency Scanning

This project utilizes Dependabot for automated dependency scanning. Dependabot identifies potential vulnerabilities in dependencies and creates pull requests to update them.

## Reporting Security Vulnerabilities

We encourage responsible disclosure of security vulnerabilities. If you discover a security vulnerability, please report it responsibly by:

**Creating an issue**: Open an issue on the project's GitHub repository https://github.com/energychain/tydids-validation/ with the details of the vulnerability.
Marking the issue as private: Choose the "Private" option when creating the issue to keep the vulnerability details confidential until a fix is released.
Providing details: In the issue description, include a clear description of the vulnerability, steps to reproduce it (if possible), and any potential impact.
Pull Requests:

We welcome pull requests that contribute to the security of the project. All pull requests will be reviewed by the repository maintainer(s) before being merged.

## Additional Information

For further questions or concerns regarding project security, please don't hesitate to contact the project maintainers through the GitHub repository.

## Updates to this Policy

This Security Policy may be updated from time to time. We encourage you to periodically review this document for any changes.