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 # Security Policy
 
-## Supported Versions
+[Security](https://nextcloud.com/security/) is very important to us. 
+
+If you believe you have found a security vulnerability that meets our definition of a security 
+vulnerability, please report is as described below.
+
+## Context
+
+Please review our [threat model and accepted risks](https://nextcloud.com/security/threat-model) to learn what 
+is currently considered a security vulnerability versus expected behavior. And review what is considered 
+[in scope or bounty eligible](https://hackerone.com/nextcloud/policy_scopes).
 
-The latest three major release versions of Nextcloud are currently being supported with security updates.
-Please visit https://github.com/nextcloud/server/wiki/Maintenance-and-Release-Schedule for further details.
 
 ## Reporting a Vulnerability
 
-Security is very important to us. If you have discovered a security issue with Nextcloud,
-please read our responsible disclosure guidelines and contact us at [hackerone.com/nextcloud](https://hackerone.com/nextcloud).
+** **Please do _not_ report security vulnerabilities through public GitHub issues.** **
+
+If you have discovered a security matter with Nextcloud, please read our
+[responsible disclosure guidelines](https://nextcloud.com/security/) and contact us at
+[hackerone.com/nextcloud](https://hackerone.com/nextcloud).
+
 Your report should include:
 
 - Product version
 - A vulnerability description
 - Reproduction steps
+- Any other details you think are likely to be important
+
+### What to Expect
+
+You should receive an initial acknowledgement within 24 hours in most cases.
 
-A member of the security team will confirm the vulnerability, determine its impact, and develop a fix.
-The fix will be applied to the master branch, tested, and packaged in the next security release.
+A member of the security team will confirm the vulnerability, determine its impact, follow-up with any questions, 
+and coordinate the fix and publication.
+
+The fix will be applied to all applicable and still supported stable branches, tested, and packaged in the next security release.
 The vulnerability will be publicly announced after the release. Finally, your name will be added
-to the [hall of fame](https://hackerone.com/nextcloud/thanks) as a thank you from the entire Nextcloud community. Note our 
-[threat model](https://nextcloud.com/security/threat-model) to know what is expected behavior.
+to the [hall of fame](https://hackerone.com/nextcloud/thanks) as a thank you from the entire Nextcloud 
+community. 
+
+### Bug Bounties
+
+If you are reporting for a bug bounty, more complete reports can contribute to a higher bounty award. Details
+on past bounty ranges can be found at [hackerone.com/nextcloud](https://hackerone.com/nextcloud).
+
+## Existing Security Advisories
+
+Published security advisories for the Nextcloud Server, Clients and Apps can be viewed at
+[https://github.com/nextcloud/security-advisories/security/advisories](https://github.com/nextcloud/security-advisories/security/advisories
+).
+
+## Supported Versions
+
+Nextcloud Server major release versions are being supported with security updates for 1 year after their initial release.
+Please visit https://github.com/nextcloud/server/wiki/Maintenance-and-Release-Schedule for further details.
 
+## Additional Information
 
-Please visit https://nextcloud.com/security/ for further information about security.
+Please visit [https://nextcloud.com/security/](https://nextcloud.com/security/) for further information about Nextcloud security.
+Please visit [https://nextcloud.com/security/threat-model](https://nextcloud.com/security/threat-model) for our threat model and accepted risks.