diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/config.yml b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/config.yml
new file mode 100644
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--- /dev/null
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/config.yml
@@ -0,0 +1,9 @@
+blank_issues_enabled: false
+contact_links:
+  - name: Security Vulnerability
+    url: mailto:security@dakera.ai
+    about: Please report security vulnerabilities via email, not GitHub Issues.
+  - name: Dakera Documentation
+    url: https://dakera.ai/docs
+    about: Check the docs before opening an issue.
+
diff --git a/CONTRIBUTING.md b/CONTRIBUTING.md
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--- a/CONTRIBUTING.md
+++ b/CONTRIBUTING.md
@@ -58,12 +58,16 @@ cargo check
 
 ## Reporting Issues
 
-Please use [GitHub Issues](https://github.com/dakera-ai/dakera-cli/issues) to report bugs or request features. Include:
-
+Use the [Bug Report](https://github.com/Dakera-AI/dakera-cli/issues/new?template=bug_report.md) template to report bugs. Please include:
 - Steps to reproduce the issue
 - Expected vs actual behavior
-- `dk --version` output
-- Operating system and Rust version
+- `dk --version` output, operating system, and Rust version
+
+Have a feature idea? Use the [Feature Request](https://github.com/Dakera-AI/dakera-cli/issues/new?template=feature_request.md) template.
+
+## Security Vulnerabilities
+
+**Do not open public issues for security vulnerabilities.** See [SECURITY.md](.github/SECURITY.md) for responsible disclosure instructions — email security@dakera.ai.
 
 ## License