SECURITY: mention OpenSSF best practices gold badge

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@ -14,3 +14,14 @@ If you have found or just suspect a security problem somewhere in curl or
libcurl, report it on [HackerOne](https://hackerone.com/curl).
We treat security issues with confidentiality until controlled and disclosed responsibly.
## OpenSSF Scorecard
curl has earned Gold status on the OpenSSF Best Practices, reflecting its adherence to
rigorous security and best practice standards. This achievement highlights curl's
comprehensive documentation, secure development processes, effective change control
mechanisms, and strong maintenance routines. Meeting these criteria demonstrates curl's
commitment to security and reliability, ensuring the project's sustainability and
trustworthiness. This recognition by OpenSSF underscores curl's role as a leader in
open-source software practices. More information can be found on
their [OpenSSF page](https://www.bestpractices.dev/projects/63).