
David updated the SECURITY.md documentation in the stacks-network/stacks-core repository, focusing on refining the security vulnerability reporting process. He removed the outdated PGP key and clarified the workflow for external researchers, emphasizing the integration with ImmuneFi for streamlined bounty submissions. Using Markdown and applying security best practices, David improved policy documentation to reduce ambiguity for both internal teams and external contributors. His work centered on process design and cross-functional collaboration, resulting in clearer guidelines and a more efficient triage workflow. While the scope was limited to documentation, the update contributed to stronger security governance and reduced risk exposure for the project.
January 2026 monthly summary for stacks-core. Key feature delivered: Security Vulnerability Reporting Policy Update. Updated SECURITY.md to remove the PGP key and clarify the vulnerability reporting process, emphasizing the partnership with ImmuneFi for bounty submissions. No major bugs were fixed this month; the focus was on policy and process improvements to strengthen security governance. Impact: improved clarity for external researchers, streamlined vulnerability submissions, and a more efficient triage workflow, contributing to a stronger security posture and reduced risk exposure. Technologies/skills demonstrated: documentation and policy governance, security process design, cross-functional collaboration with an external bug bounty partner, and precise commit-based updates in Git (commit d85bcb80d0d88b2d14f7d516f36d71277c0bf418).
January 2026 monthly summary for stacks-core. Key feature delivered: Security Vulnerability Reporting Policy Update. Updated SECURITY.md to remove the PGP key and clarify the vulnerability reporting process, emphasizing the partnership with ImmuneFi for bounty submissions. No major bugs were fixed this month; the focus was on policy and process improvements to strengthen security governance. Impact: improved clarity for external researchers, streamlined vulnerability submissions, and a more efficient triage workflow, contributing to a stronger security posture and reduced risk exposure. Technologies/skills demonstrated: documentation and policy governance, security process design, cross-functional collaboration with an external bug bounty partner, and precise commit-based updates in Git (commit d85bcb80d0d88b2d14f7d516f36d71277c0bf418).

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