> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://etherfi.gitbook.io/etherfi/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://etherfi.gitbook.io/etherfi/security/security-and-risks.md).

# Security & Risks

Security is foundational to ether.fi. The protocol is non-custodial, fully audited by leading firms, and governed by multisigs with published signer configurations and a documented trust model. This section explains how funds are protected and lays out the risks honestly so you can make informed decisions.

## Start here

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Audits</strong></td><td>Reports from the security firms that have reviewed ether.fi's smart contracts.</td><td><a href="/pages/tpLLLz0cp60VCtKEyasp">/pages/tpLLLz0cp60VCtKEyasp</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>MultiSigs &#x26; Controls</strong></td><td>Who holds the keys, the trust matrix, and the signing configuration changelog.</td><td><a href="/pages/uHokVGItWmiX3TLpgeWS">/pages/uHokVGItWmiX3TLpgeWS</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Slashing Risk</strong></td><td>How validator slashing works and how the protocol mitigates it.</td><td><a href="/pages/3Ved9CQgdmFUa1SopzdR">/pages/3Ved9CQgdmFUa1SopzdR</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Active Defense</strong></td><td>The protocol's ongoing monitoring and defensive measures.</td><td><a href="/pages/NlRnRk6rAMFYlexgJtxW">/pages/NlRnRk6rAMFYlexgJtxW</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Incident Management</strong></td><td>The incident response playbook and a transparent log of past incidents.</td><td><a href="/pages/hIxDllgRei0kJfDkP9Vy">/pages/hIxDllgRei0kJfDkP9Vy</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

{% hint style="warning" %}
Found a vulnerability? Please report it responsibly — do not disclose publicly. Reach the team through the channels listed in the [Help Center](https://help.ether.fi).
{% endhint %}


---

# Agent Instructions
This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com.

## Querying This Documentation
If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question.

Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter:

```
GET https://etherfi.gitbook.io/etherfi/security/security-and-risks.md?ask=<question>&goal=<endgoal>
```

`ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language.
`goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal.

The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation.

Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.