From 75ddb2bb03f3fc66abbc6a3398788101d80d580b Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Brian Shand Date: Thu, 7 May 2026 16:43:47 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] Include SECURITY.md file Update GitHub actions dependencies automatically every 6 months --- .github/dependabot.yml | 3 ++- SECURITY.md | 35 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2 files changed, 37 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) create mode 100644 SECURITY.md diff --git a/.github/dependabot.yml b/.github/dependabot.yml index 7edf0d6..018796d 100644 --- a/.github/dependabot.yml +++ b/.github/dependabot.yml @@ -14,6 +14,7 @@ updates: - package-ecosystem: "github-actions" directory: "/" schedule: - interval: "daily" + interval: "cron" + cronjob: "0 9 1 1,7 *" # Runs every 6 months at 9am on 1 January and 1 July cooldown: default-days: 7 # Wait 7 days after publication diff --git a/SECURITY.md b/SECURITY.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..eb78a32 --- /dev/null +++ b/SECURITY.md @@ -0,0 +1,35 @@ +# Security + +NHS England takes security and the protection of private data extremely seriously. If you believe you have found a vulnerability or other issue which has compromised or could compromise the security of any of our systems and/or private data managed by our systems, please do not hesitate to contact us using the methods outlined below. + +## Table of Contents + +- [Security](#security) + - [Table of Contents](#table-of-contents) + - [Reporting a vulnerability](#reporting-a-vulnerability) + - [Email](#email) + - [NCSC](#ncsc) + - [General Security Enquiries](#general-security-enquiries) + +## Reporting a vulnerability + +Please note, email is our preferred method of receiving reports. + +### Email + +If you wish to notify us of a vulnerability via email, please include detailed information on the nature of the vulnerability and any steps required to reproduce it. + +You can reach us at: + +- [Brian.Shand@nhs.net](mailto:Brian.Shand@nhs.net) +- [cybersecurity@nhs.net](mailto:cybersecurity@nhs.net) + +### NCSC + +You can send your report to the National Cyber Security Centre, who will assess your report and pass it on to NHS England if necessary. + +You can report vulnerabilities here: [https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/information/vulnerability-reporting](https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/information/vulnerability-reporting) + +## General Security Enquiries + +If you have general enquiries regarding our cybersecurity, please reach out to us at [cybersecurity@nhs.net](cybersecurity@nhs.net)