diff --git a/.gitlab/issue_templates/security.md b/.gitlab/issue_templates/security.md
index 3d97dd4277..b9586928d9 100644
--- a/.gitlab/issue_templates/security.md
+++ b/.gitlab/issue_templates/security.md
@@ -1,12 +1,13 @@
 <!-- ⚠️ IMPORTANT: READ ME! ⚠️
-This is the template for security reports.
-For bug reports, feature requests and performance issues, please switch instead to the appropriate template in the "Choose a template" list.
+This is the template for SECURITY REPORTS.
+For bug reports, feature requests and performance issues, please see:
+https://gimp.org/bugs/report.html#select-the-issue-template
 
 It is important that you fill all the fields of the template. -->
 
 ### Environment/Versions
 
-- GIMP version number:
+- GIMP version number: <!-- Please see: https://gimp.org/bugs/report.html#ensure-to-use-the-latest-gimp -->
 - Package: <!--[Flatpak? Snap? Installer from gimp.org? MS Store package? If another installer, tell us where from] (write it after the > symbol)-->
 - Operating System: <!--[Windows? macOS? Linux? All? Add OS versions too] (write it after the > symbol) -->
 - (if Linux) Display system: <!--[X11? Wayland? Which compositor and version?] (write it after the > symbol) -->
@@ -17,9 +18,10 @@ either in the last stable version of GIMP or on updated development code
 
 ### Description of the security report
 
-<!-- Please provide a general description of the security issue (with CVE code if possible). -->
+<!-- Please provide a general description of the security issue (with CVE code if possible),
+respecting this issue template. See also: https://www.gimp.org/bugs/report.html#security-issues -->
 
-### Antivirus Log
+### Security Log
 
 <!-- Please attach a antivirus log or other file detailing the issue, and attach it to the report.
 If you have none, at least report GIMP as false positive to the antivirus before continuing. -->