A standardized file called security.txt, defined by RFC 9116, provides a clear method for security researchers to report vulnerabilities directly to software developers. This is increasingly important as the EU's Cyber Resilience Act mandates that software makers establish vulnerability reporting channels, and security.txt is emerging as the de facto standard for compliance. Organizations, particularly those developing software, should implement this file to streamline vulnerability disclosure and avoid potential regulatory issues, and should ensure the contact information within remains actively monitored.
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