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Expand Up @@ -18,10 +18,11 @@ As a SecureDrop administrator, it is your responsibility to:

* :ref:`manage users <manage_users>`
* :ref:`manage the system configuration <manage_config>`
* :ref:`ensure that servers and workstations are kept up-to-date <manage_updates>`
* :ref:`ensure that servers, firewall and workstations are kept up-to-date <manage_updates>`
* :ref:`monitor OSSEC alerts <monitoring_ossec>`
* :ref:`monitor the SecureDrop team's release and security-related
communications <monitoring_comms>`
* apply available firmware updates to all SecureDrop hardware
* investigate and respond to security incidents
* schedule and perform required maintenance tasks, such as operating system
upgrades
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.. note::

Freedom of the Press Foundation does not offer systems administration,
hosting or "remote hands" services.
Each SecureDrop instance is hosted and operated independently. Freedom of the
Press Foundation does not offer systems administration, hosting or "remote
hands" services.

When the SecureDrop team becomes aware of a security vulnerability in SecureDrop
or its software dependencies, we assess the impact of the vulnerability in the
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advisory, we will post further details on the SecureDrop website and to the support
portal.

In rare circumstances, we may provide signed patches to impacted SecureDrop
instances to allow for immediate resolution of a security incident or a technical
issue. Even in these cases, we ask that you never install code provided to you
that is not signed using the current `SecureDrop release key <http://securedrop.org/securedrop-release-key.asc>`__.
In rare circumstances when a technical fix is extremely time sensitive, we may
provide signed patches to impacted SecureDrop instances. Even in these cases, we
ask that you never install code provided to you that is not signed using the
current `SecureDrop release key <http://securedrop.org/securedrop-release-key.asc>`__.

When in doubt how to resolve an issue, please avoid following technical
instructions that have not been vetted by the SecureDrop team. If you encounter
bugs, please `report them <https://github.com/freedomofpress/securedrop/issues/new/choose>`__.
For sensitive matters, you can contact us via the `SecureDrop Support Portal`_
or via our `contact form <https://securedrop.org/help/>`__.

.. _manage_users:

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