Vulnerability Disclosure Policy

Overview

AegisSec operates as an elite Vulnerability Research Lab dedicated to advancing cybersecurity through rigorous, responsible disclosure of critical vulnerabilities. We adhere to strict Coordinated Vulnerability Disclosure (CVD) principles to ensure vendor patches reach users before public exploitation becomes possible.

Our Commitment

We are committed to:

• Responsible Research: Conducting thorough, ethical vulnerability research
• Vendor Collaboration: Working closely with vendors to develop and deploy patches
• User Protection: Ensuring users have adequate time to patch before public disclosure
• Industry Advancement: Contributing to the broader security community through peer-reviewed research

Disclosure Timeline

Phase 1: Discovery & Initial Notification (0-7 days)

• Vulnerability is discovered and validated
• Vendor is notified through official security contact channels
• Initial technical briefing is provided to vendor security team

Phase 2: Vendor Assessment (7-30 days)

• Vendor acknowledges receipt and begins internal assessment
• AegisSec provides additional technical details as needed
• Vendor develops remediation strategy

Phase 3: Patch Development (30-90 days)

• Vendor develops and tests patches
• AegisSec may assist with validation in controlled environments
• Patch is prepared for release

Phase 4: Coordinated Release (90-180 days)

• Vendor releases patch to users
• AegisSec publishes advisory after patch availability
• Technical details are shared with the security community

Phase 5: Public Disclosure (180+ days)

• Full technical details are published
• Proof-of-concept code may be released
• Research is presented at premier security conferences

Embargo Policy

Full technical primitives and exploit mechanics are strictly embargoed until vendor patches are publicly available.

This means:

• ❌ No exploit code is published before patches exist
• ❌ No detailed attack vectors are disclosed before vendor patches
• ❌ No proof-of-concept demonstrations are released during embargo
• ✅ High-level vulnerability descriptions are shared with vendors
• ✅ Technical details are shared with trusted security researchers under NDA
• ✅ Patches are validated in controlled lab environments

Conference Presentations

Deep-dive architectural research is exclusively debuted at premier security conferences including:

• Black Hat (USA, Europe, Asia)
• DEF CON
• Chaos Communication Congress (CCC)
• CanSecWest
• Pwn2Own
• Other tier-1 security conferences

This ensures the security community benefits from comprehensive technical analysis while maintaining responsible disclosure practices.

Responsible Disclosure Guidelines

For Researchers

• Conduct research ethically and legally
• Test only on systems you own or have explicit permission to test
• Document findings thoroughly
• Provide vendors with sufficient time to patch

For Vendors

• Acknowledge receipt of vulnerability reports within 7 days
• Provide regular status updates (at least monthly)
• Develop patches in a timely manner
• Coordinate public release with AegisSec

For the Community

• Apply patches promptly when available
• Report vulnerabilities responsibly
• Respect embargo periods
• Contribute to collective security

Contact

For security inquiries, vulnerability reports, or research collaboration:

• Email: security@aegissec.io
• PGP Key: Available upon request
• Secure Channel: Contact through official channels only

Legal Disclaimer

AegisSec conducts research in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. All research is conducted ethically and responsibly. We do not engage in unauthorized access, data theft, or any illegal activities.

Researchers are expected to:

• Comply with all applicable laws
• Obtain proper authorization before testing
• Maintain confidentiality of embargoed information
• Follow all applicable responsible disclosure guidelines

Acknowledgments

We acknowledge the contributions of the global security research community and thank vendors for their collaboration in protecting users worldwide.

Last Updated: April 2026

This policy is subject to change at AegisSec’s discretion. Check back regularly for updates.