diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/config.yml b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/config.yml
index 0086358db..a1d133a51 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/config.yml
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/config.yml
@@ -1 +1,5 @@
 blank_issues_enabled: true
+contact_links:
+  - name: Report a security vulnerability
+    url: https://github.com/open-pencil/open-pencil/security/advisories/new
+    about: Please report security vulnerabilities privately instead of opening a public issue.
diff --git a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
index 63e63514a..e342f548c 100644
--- a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
+++ b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
@@ -1,5 +1,7 @@
 Fixes #
 
+> Security vulnerability? Please do not open a public PR. Report it privately through GitHub Security Advisories: https://github.com/open-pencil/open-pencil/security/advisories/new
+
 ---
 
 **Checklist:**
diff --git a/SECURITY.md b/SECURITY.md
index 0ab26b57a..38ca3e9cb 100644
--- a/SECURITY.md
+++ b/SECURITY.md
@@ -1,12 +1,26 @@
 # Security Policy
 
-## Reporting a vulnerability
+## Reporting a Vulnerability
 
-If you discover a security vulnerability, please report it privately:
+Please do not report security vulnerabilities through public GitHub issues or pull requests.
 
-**Email:** security@openpencil.dev
+If you believe you have found a security issue in OpenPencil, report it privately using GitHub Security Advisories:
 
-Do not open a public issue. We'll acknowledge within 48 hours and aim to release a fix within 7 days for critical issues.
+https://github.com/open-pencil/open-pencil/security/advisories/new
+
+Please include as much detail as possible:
+
+- Affected version or commit
+- Reproduction steps
+- Proof of concept, if available
+- Expected impact
+- Whether the issue is already public
+
+We will investigate privately before discussing details in public. If the report is confirmed, we will coordinate a fix and credit the reporter unless they prefer not to be named.
+
+## Disclosure
+
+Please give us a reasonable opportunity to investigate and release a fix before publishing details publicly.
 
 ## MCP server