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CONTRIBUTING.md

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-# Contributing
+# Contributing to this repository
 
 We welcome your contributions! There are multiple ways to contribute.
 
-## Issues
+## Opening issues
 
-For bugs or enhancement requests, please file a GitHub issue unless it's security related. When filing a bug remember that the better written the bug is, the more likely it is to be fixed. If you think you've found a security vulnerability, do not raise a GitHub issue and follow the instructions on our [Security Policy](./.github/SECURITY.md).
+For bugs or enhancement requests, please file a GitHub issue unless it's
+security related. When filing a bug remember that the better written the bug is,
+the more likely it is to be fixed. If you think you've found a security
+vulnerability, do not raise a GitHub issue and follow the instructions in our
+[security policy](./SECURITY.md).
 
-## Contributing Code
+## Contributing code
 
-We welcome your code contributions. To get started, you will need to sign the [Oracle Contributor Agreement](https://oca.opensource.oracle.com) (OCA).
-
-For pull requests to be accepted, the bottom of your commit message must have
-the following line using the name and e-mail address you used for the OCA.
+We welcome your code contributions. Before submitting code via a pull request,
+you will need to have signed the [Oracle Contributor Agreement][OCA] (OCA) and
+your commits need to include the following line using the name and e-mail
+address you used to sign the OCA:
 
 ```text
 Signed-off-by: Your Name <you@example.org>
 ```
 
-This can be automatically added to pull requests by committing with:
+This can be automatically added to pull requests by committing with `--sign-off`
+or `-s`, e.g.
 
 ```text
 git commit --signoff
 ```
 
-Only pull requests from committers that can be verified as having
-signed the OCA can be accepted.
+Only pull requests from committers that can be verified as having signed the OCA
+can be accepted.
 
-### Pull request process
+## Pull request process
 
-1. Fork this repository
+1. Ensure there is an issue created to track and discuss the fix or enhancement
+   you intend to submit.
+1. Fork this repository.
 1. Create a branch in your fork to implement the changes. We recommend using
-the issue number as part of your branch name, e.g. `1234-fixes`
+   the issue number as part of your branch name, e.g. `1234-fixes`.
 1. Ensure that any documentation is updated with the changes that are required
-by your fix.
+   by your change.
 1. Ensure that any samples are updated if the base image has been changed.
 1. Submit the pull request. *Do not leave the pull request blank*. Explain exactly
-what your changes are meant to do and provide simple steps on how to validate
-your changes. Ensure that you reference the issue you created as well.
-1. We will review your PR before it is merged.
+   what your changes are meant to do and provide simple steps on how to validate.
+   your changes. Ensure that you reference the issue you created as well.
+1. We will assign the pull request to 2-3 people for review before it is merged.
 
-## Code of Conduct
+## Code of conduct
 
-Follow the [Golden Rule](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_Rule). If you'd like more specific guidelines see the [Contributor Covenant Code of Conduct](https://www.contributor-covenant.org/version/1/4/code-of-conduct/)
+Follow the [Golden Rule](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_Rule). If you'd
+like more specific guidelines, see the [Contributor Covenant Code of Conduct][COC].
+
+[OCA]: https://oca.opensource.oracle.com
+[COC]: https://www.contributor-covenant.org/version/1/4/code-of-conduct/

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 ## Contributing
 
-See [CONTRIBUTING](https://github.com/oracle/python-cx_Oracle/blob/main/CONTRIBUTING.md)
+This project welcomes contributions from the community. Before submitting a pull request, please [review our contribution guide](./CONTRIBUTING.md)
+
+## Security
+
+Please consult the [security guide](./SECURITY.md) for our responsible security vulnerability disclosure process
 
 ## License
 

SECURITY.md

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+# Reporting security vulnerabilities
+
+Oracle values the independent security research community and believes that
+responsible disclosure of security vulnerabilities helps us ensure the security
+and privacy of all our users.
+
+Please do NOT raise a GitHub Issue to report a security vulnerability. If you
+believe you have found a security vulnerability, please submit a report to
+[secalert_us@oracle.com][1] preferably with a proof of concept. Please review
+some additional information on [how to report security vulnerabilities to Oracle][2].
+We encourage people who contact Oracle Security to use email encryption using
+[our encryption key][3].
+
+We ask that you do not use other channels or contact the project maintainers
+directly.
+
+Non-vulnerability related security issues including ideas for new or improved
+security features are welcome on GitHub Issues.
+
+## Security updates, alerts and bulletins
+
+Security updates will be released on a regular cadence. Many of our projects
+will typically release security fixes in conjunction with the
+Oracle Critical Patch Update program. Additional
+information, including past advisories, is available on our [security alerts][4]
+page.
+
+## Security-related information
+
+We will provide security related information such as a threat model, considerations
+for secure use, or any known security issues in our documentation. Please note
+that labs and sample code are intended to demonstrate a concept and may not be
+sufficiently hardened for production use.
+
+[1]: mailto:secalert_us@oracle.com
+[2]: https://www.oracle.com/corporate/security-practices/assurance/vulnerability/reporting.html
+[3]: https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/encryptionkey.html
+[4]: https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/