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 Before filling an issue, please consult our [FAQ](https://github.com/google/gvisor#faq--known-issues)
 and check that the issue hasn't been [reported before](https://github.com/google/gvisor/issues).
 
+If this is your first time compiling or running gVisor, please make sure that
+your system meets the [minimum requirements](https://github.com/google/gvisor#requirements).
+
+If you believe you've found a security issue, please email
+gvisor-security@googlegroups.com rather than filing a bug.
+
 Enable [debug logs](https://github.com/google/gvisor#debugging), run your
 repro, and attach the logs to the bug. Other useful information to include is:
 - `docker version` or `docker info` if more relevant