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+# Security Policy
+
+## Supported Versions
+
+In general, due to limited maintainer bandwidth, only the latest version of
+Tornado is supported with patch releases. Exceptions may be made depending
+on the severity of the bug and the feasibility of backporting a fix to
+older releases. 
+
+## Reporting a Vulnerability
+
+Tornado uses GitHub's security advisory functionality for private vulnerability
+reports. To make a private report, use the "Report a vulnerability" button on
+https://github.com/tornadoweb/tornado/security/advisories