Potential Security Improvements

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Hello jsr107spec - jcache Maintainers,

I sincerely appreciate your hard work on this project.

In today's digital landscape, the security of open - source software (OSS) has become a pressing concern. The Open Source Security Foundation (OpenSSF), a sub - foundation of the Linux Foundation, has been dedicated to enhancing OSS security for many years.

One of the valuable tools developed by OpenSSF is Scorecard. It provides a set of security checkpoints for OSS projects. After analyzing our project with Scorecard, it has identified several areas where we can improve security:

1. Branch Protection
   Enabling branch protection rules and mandatory code reviews can significantly reduce the risk of introducing vulnerabilities. You can configure these settings in the repository options.

2. Static Application Security Testing (SAST)
   Implementing SAST tools is crucial as it allows us to detect vulnerabilities at an early stage of the development cycle. You can configure these settings in the repository options.

3. Dependency Update Tool
   Using a dependency update tool ensures that our project always utilizes the latest and most secure library versions. You can enable dependabot in the repository settings.

4. Security Policy
   It is highly recommended to define a comprehensive security policy (SECURITY.md) in the root directory. This policy should include guidelines for vulnerability reporting and vulnerability publishment.

For detailed information on these checks, you can refer to the OpenSSF Scorecard documentation

I believe that addressing these security improvements will strengthen our project's security posture. What are your thoughts on implementing these changes?