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 # GitLab Advisory Database
 
-The [GitLab Advisory Database](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/security-products/gemnasium-db) serves as a repository for security advisories related to software dependencies.
+The [GitLab Advisory Database](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/security-products/gemnasium-db) serves as a repository for security advisories related to software dependencies. It is updated on an hourly basis with the latest security advisories.
 
 The database is an essential component of both [Dependency Scanning](../dependency_scanning/index.md) and [Container Scanning](../container_scanning/index.md).