diff --git a/general/security/developer.md b/general/security/developer.md
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@@ -154,10 +154,11 @@ Security merge requests follow the same review process stated in our [Code Revie
 * Ensure all items have been completed:
    * Including [Summary section] from the security implementation issue.
    * Items listed on the [GitLab Security merge request template] for each merge request.
-* Ensure all merge requests associated to the security implementation issue are assigned to `@gitlab-release-tools-bot`,
-ping the corresponding maintainer if that's not the case.
+* Ensure all merge requests associated to the security implementation issue are assigned to `@gitlab-release-tools-bot`, ping the corresponding maintainer if that's not the case.
+* **IMPORTANT:** Link your security implementation issue to the next security release issue or the security release will not pick up your issue
 * Be sure to run `scripts/security-harness` again to enable pushing to remotes other than [GitLab Security].
 
+
 ## Questions?
 
 If you have any doubts or questions, feel free to ask for help in the #releases or #g_delivery