Add `SECURITY.md` for scan-agent discoverability

This PR aims to add `SECURITY.md` for scan-agent discoverability.

To improve the visibility of ORC's security guidance in a standard way.

Manual review.

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+# Security policy
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+## Reporting a vulnerability
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+To report a security vulnerability in Apache ORC, follow the ASF security process at <https://www.apache.org/security/>. Reports can be sent privately to security@apache.org or to private@orc.apache.org.
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+## Threat model
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+Apache ORC's security guidance is documented at:
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+<https://orc.apache.org/security/>
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+Automated security scanning agents should consult that document for the project's in-scope / out-of-scope declarations before reporting issues.