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+# Agent guidance
+
+This file is read by automated agents (security scanners, code
+analyzers, AI assistants) operating on this repository. It points
+them at the human-authored references they should consult before
+producing output.
+
+## Security
+
+Security model: [SECURITY.md](./SECURITY.md)
+
+Agents that scan this repository should consult `SECURITY.md` and the
+threat model it links before reporting issues.
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+
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+KIND, either express or implied.  See the License for the
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+
+# Security Policy
+
+## Reporting a Vulnerability
+
+Apache Jackrabbit follows the [Apache Software Foundation security
+process](https://www.apache.org/security/). Please report suspected
+vulnerabilities privately to `security@apache.org` (the Jackrabbit PMC
+is reachable via `private@jackrabbit.apache.org`). Do not open public
+GitHub issues or pull requests for security reports.
+
+## Threat Model
+
+What the project treats as in scope and out of scope, the security
+properties it provides and disclaims, the adversary model, and how
+findings are triaged are documented in [THREAT_MODEL.md](./THREAT_MODEL.md).
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