During March 2026, lbatalha enhanced the Hermes Agent repository by implementing Discord Authorized Access Control, focusing on security hardening for Discord bot interactions. Using Python and backend development skills, lbatalha introduced an environment variable, DISCORD_ALLOWED_USERS, to define which users could process messages, create threads, or add reactions. This approach restricted bot operations to authorized personnel, reducing the risk of unauthorized access and aligning with governance requirements. The solution leveraged API integration and Discord bot development techniques, resulting in safer production deployments and clearer access policies. The work demonstrated depth in security-focused engineering, with clear commit traceability and maintainable authorization logic.