diff --git a/core/modules/update/update.permissions.yml b/core/modules/update/update.permissions.yml
index 1fa50f8be17..f664af5b7b0 100644
--- a/core/modules/update/update.permissions.yml
+++ b/core/modules/update/update.permissions.yml
@@ -1,3 +1,3 @@
 view update notifications:
-  title: 'View update notifications'
-  description: 'These messages are displayed on most administrative pages when updates become available.'
+  title: 'View software update notifications'
+  description: 'Ensure that site administrators have this permission so that security updates are applied promptly.'