/** Default Buffer Size */
    protected static final int DEFAULT_BUF_SIZE = 4096; // 4k

    /** Max Buffer Size */
    protected static final int MAX_BUF_SIZE = 10 * 1024 * 1024; // 10m

    /**
     * Validates that a given path is safe and does not attempt path traversal attacks.
     * <p>
     * This method checks if the resolved absolute path starts with the allowed base directory,