Community & Contribution

How to Contribute

Getting Started

CyberGuard is an open-source project. We welcome contributions from developers, security researchers, content creators, and enthusiasts of all levels. Here's how you can get involved:

Step 1: Fork & Clone the Repository

                        git clone https://github.com/cyberguard/cyberguard.git

                        cd cyberguard

                        git checkout -b feature/your-feature-name

Step 2: Make Your Changes

Make meaningful changes following our coding standards and guidelines. Keep commits atomic and messages descriptive.

Step 3: Submit a Pull Request

Push your branch and create a Pull Request with a clear description of your changes. Our team will review and provide feedback.

Types of Contributions

Content & Documentation

Add security articles and tutorials
Improve documentation and guides
Create educational content
Translate content to other languages

Code Contributions

Bug fixes and improvements
New features and tools
Performance optimizations
Security enhancements

Design & UX

UI/UX improvements
Design assets and icons
Accessibility enhancements
Visual design feedback

Security Research

Vulnerability reporting
Security audits
Threat research articles
Best practice guidelines

Responsible Disclosure Policy

Reporting Security Vulnerabilities

We take security seriously. If you discover a vulnerability in CyberGuard, please report it responsibly to help us fix it before it's exploited.

How to Report

Email: security@cyberguard.org
Include: description, steps to reproduce, impact assessment
Do NOT: publicly disclose until we've issued a patch
✓ DO: give us reasonable time to respond (typically 30 days)

What We Promise

✓ We will acknowledge your report within 48 hours
✓ We will work to fix confirmed vulnerabilities promptly
✓ We will credit you for the discovery (unless you prefer anonymity)
✓ We will keep you updated on our progress
✓ We will coordinate disclosure timing with you

What We Expect

✓ Give us time to fix before public disclosure
✓ Don't access other users' data or systems
✓ Don't disrupt service availability
✓ Don't modify data
✓ Avoid privacy violations

Community Badges & Recognition

Contributors to CyberGuard receive recognition badges on their profiles. These badges highlight your contributions to cybersecurity education.

Code Contributor

Contributed code improvements and features to the project

Content Creator

Created educational content and security articles

Bug Finder

Discovered and reported security or functionality issues

Design Contributor

Improved UI/UX design and accessibility

Researcher

Contributed security research and threat analysis

Community Champion

Active in community engagement and mentorship

Project Roadmap

Here's where CyberGuard is heading. We welcome contributions towards these goals!

Completed (Q1-Q2 2024)

✓ Launch core website with 8 main pages
✓ Create OWASP Top 10 educational content
✓ Implement interactive security tools
✓ Design dark theme with neon accents
✓ Set up community guidelines

In Progress (Q3 2024)

Develop interactive CTF (Capture The Flag) challenges
Create video tutorials and webinars
Build community forum platform
Implement user authentication system
Add certification preparation content

Upcoming (Q4 2024 - Q2 2025)

Launch mobile application (iOS & Android)
Create advanced penetration testing guides
Develop machine learning-based threat detection tool
Build API security testing playground
Create blockchain security content
Establish bug bounty program

Future Vision (2025+)

Global security certification program
AI-powered personalized learning paths
Corporate training platform
Integration with major cybersecurity tools
Global community chapters and events
Open-source threat intelligence platform

Code of Conduct

Our Community Standards

CyberGuard is committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive community for everyone. We expect all members to:

✓ DO

Be respectful and inclusive
Welcome diverse perspectives
Give credit to others' work
Focus on what's best for the community
Show empathy and understanding

✗ DON'T

Discriminate or harass anyone
Use derogatory language
Make personal attacks
Share malicious code or exploits
Violate privacy or confidentiality

Violations will be taken seriously and may result in removal from the community.

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No illegal content: Discuss techniques for authorized testing only
Share responsibly: Follow responsible disclosure practices
Give credit: Cite sources and respect intellectual property
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