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+# Security Policy
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+## Reporting a Vulnerability
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+Please refer to [Espressif Security Incident Response Process](https://www.espressif.com/sites/default/files/Espressif%20Security%20Incident%20Response%20Process%20v1.0_EN.pdf) on the guidelines to report a security vulnerability. Please do **NOT** create a public GitHub issue.