diff --git a/.github/release_template.md b/.github/release_template.md
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@@ -1,6 +1,7 @@
 # Checklist for creating a new release
 
-- [ ] (optional) If we changed/added Docker Analyzers, we need to configure Docker Hub / Dependabot properly.
+- [ ] If we changed/added Docker Analyzers, we need to configure Docker Hub / Dependabot properly.
+- [ ] I have already checked if all Dependabot issues have been solved before creating this PR.
 - [ ] Update `CHANGELOG.md` for the new version
 - [ ] Change version number `docker/.env`
 - [ ] Verify CI Tests