Responsible Disclosure Protocol
Alpha Vector Technology maintains a rigorous framework for the responsible disclosure of security vulnerabilities. We recognize the critical role of security researchers in advancing systemic resilience.
Operational Scope
This disclosure protocol applies to security vulnerabilities identified within Alpha Vector Technology's operational infrastructure, including public-facing systems, web applications, client portals, and published software artifacts. The protocol excludes client-managed systems, third-party dependencies, and external service integrations operating outside our direct administrative control.
Authorization Framework
Security research conducted in strict accordance with this protocol constitutes authorized assessment activity under 18 U.S.C. § 1030(f). Alpha Vector Technology will not pursue civil action, initiate criminal proceedings, or seek injunctive relief against researchers operating within these documented parameters.
Research Guidelines
When conducting security assessments of Alpha Vector systems, researchers must adhere to the following operational constraints:
Data Integrity
Do not modify, delete, or exfiltrate data. Limit interactions to read-only operations necessary to establish proof of vulnerability existence.
Privacy Preservation
Avoid accessing personally identifiable information (PII) or confidential business data. If inadvertent exposure occurs, cease activity and report immediately.
Service Availability
Do not conduct denial-of-service testing, resource exhaustion attacks, or any activity that degrades system availability for legitimate users.
Disclosure Timeline
Allow a minimum 90-day remediation window before public disclosure. Coordinate disclosure timing to align with patch deployment schedules.
Reporting Protocol
Vulnerability disclosures should be submitted via encrypted communication channels to ensure confidentiality during the assessment and remediation process. Required disclosure elements include:
- Vulnerability Classification: Technical categorization (e.g., SQLi, XSS, authentication bypass, privilege escalation)
- Attack Vector: Detailed reproduction steps including HTTP requests, payloads, and environmental prerequisites
- Impact Assessment: CVSS score, exploitability analysis, and potential business impact
- Proof of Concept: Weaponized PoC demonstrating exploitability without causing system disruption
- Researcher Attribution: Contact information and disclosure preferences for security advisory credits
Submit encrypted vulnerability reports to:
base@alphavectortech.comPGP Key Fingerprint: 3A9B C0F1 8E7D 2B4A 6C5E 9D1F 0B8A 7E3C 5D6F 9A1B
Response Commitment
Alpha Vector Technology commits to the following response timeline for properly submitted vulnerability disclosures:
- Initial Acknowledgment: Within 24 hours of receipt
- Preliminary Assessment: Within 72 hours, including severity classification and remediation priority
- Status Updates: Bi-weekly progress reports throughout the remediation lifecycle
- Remediation Target: Critical vulnerabilities addressed within 30 days; high-severity issues within 60 days
- Coordinated Disclosure: Public advisory publication in alignment with researcher preferences
Recognition Framework
We maintain a public security acknowledgments registry recognizing researchers who have contributed to the security posture of Alpha Vector Technology systems. With researcher consent, we provide attribution in security advisories, conference presentations, and technical publications. Researchers may request anonymity at any point in the disclosure process.
Out of Scope
The following activities are explicitly excluded from safe harbor protections: social engineering attacks against Alpha Vector personnel; physical security testing of facilities; third-party application vulnerabilities; denial-of-service testing; and spam or phishing campaign simulation. Researchers engaging in out-of-scope activities operate outside the protections of this policy.