KRYSTALM7 opened a new pull request, #42: URL: https://github.com/apache/fineract-loan-origination/pull/42
## Description This pull request introduces an initial `SECURITY.md` document for the Apache Fineract Loan Origination System (LOS). The document establishes a security baseline for the project by documenting the system's security architecture, trust boundaries, protected assets, threat model, and secure development practices. It also defines the current security assumptions and outlines future enhancements as the Loan Origination System evolves. ### Highlights - Added an initial `SECURITY.md` document. - Documented the overall LOS security model. - Defined protected assets and trust boundaries. - Documented core security principles followed by the application. - Added an initial threat model with mitigations for common attack scenarios. - Documented the current authentication and authorization approach. - Added API, database, and credit scoring security considerations. - Documented approval workflow security protections. - Added secure development practices followed within the project. - Included environment variable recommendations for secret management. - Added future security roadmap items. - Included Apache Software Foundation security vulnerability reporting guidance. - Updated `.rat-excludes` to include the new documentation file. --- ## Issue Link [FINERACT-2442](https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/FINERACT-2442) --- ## Checklist - [x] I have read the Apache Fineract Contributing Guidelines. - [x] My pull request is linked to the correct JIRA ticket number. - [x] My commit message follows the `FINERACT-<issue-no> - <issue-desc>` format. - [x] I have manually verified the documentation changes. - [x] I have verified that the project builds successfully. --- ## Method of Testing ### Manual Verification - Reviewed all documented sections for accuracy and consistency with the current LOS architecture. - Confirmed the Apache Security reporting section references the official ASF security process. - Verified that `.rat-excludes` was updated appropriately. - Successfully executed a local project build to ensure no unintended changes were introduced. **Build Command** ```bash ./mvnw clean verify ``` --- ## Notes This pull request introduces documentation only and does not modify application functionality. It serves as the initial security model for the Loan Origination System and provides a foundation for future security-related enhancements. -- This is an automated message from the Apache Git Service. To respond to the message, please log on to GitHub and use the URL above to go to the specific comment. To unsubscribe, e-mail: [email protected] For queries about this service, please contact Infrastructure at: [email protected]
