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 - To report a cybersecurity concern, follow this [link](https://jira.il2.dso.mil/servicedesk/customer/portal/81).
 - Never push secrets or certificates into our repository.
 
+- Big Bang does not recommend using internal databases for production deployments. Please look into having external databases, each application will have guides to deploy production system.
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 # Community Contributions to DoD-Platform-One via Github
 
 ## How to Contribute