diff --git a/Release-Process.md b/Release-Process.md
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--- a/Release-Process.md
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@@ -79,10 +79,10 @@ non-patch flow.
 
 ### Pre-release Versions
 
-Beta releases are made from a proposal branch. The version number should be
-incremented to the next minor version with a `-beta` suffix. For example, if the
-next release is `5.0.1`, the beta release would be `5.0.1-beta.0`. The beta
-release should be considered unstable and not suitable for production use.
+Alpha and Beta releases are made from a proposal branch. The version number should be
+incremented to the next minor version with a `-beta` or `-alpha` suffix.
+For example, if the next beta release is `5.0.1`, the beta release would be `5.0.1-beta.0`.
+The pre-releases should be considered unstable and not suitable for production use.
 
 ### Patch flow
 
diff --git a/Security.md b/Security.md
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--- a/Security.md
+++ b/Security.md
@@ -31,9 +31,9 @@ the module.
 
 ## Pre-release Versions
 
-Beta releases should be considered unstable and **not suitable for production use**.
-Vulnerabilities found in beta releases should be reported according to the [Reporting a Bug](#reporting-a-bug) section.
-Due to the unstable nature of the branch it is not garanteed that the fix will be released in the next beta release.
+Alpha and Beta releases should be considered unstable and **not suitable for production use**.
+Vulnerabilities found in pre-releases should be reported according to the [Reporting a Bug](#reporting-a-bug) section.
+Due to the unstable nature of the branch it is not garanteed that the fix will be released in the next pre-release.
 
 ## Disclosure Policy