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* **All commits must be signed** with a valid key that has been added to your GitHub account. The commits should have all the "**Verified**" tag when viewed on GitHub as shown below:
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* If an issue does not already exist for the bug or feature for which you are submitting a pull request, [create one](https://github.com/Security-Onion-Solutions/securityonion/issues/new) with the relevant prefix. (**`FIX:`** for bug fixes, **`FEATURE:`** for new features.)