diff --git a/content/en/docs/collector/_index.md b/content/en/docs/collector/_index.md
index 6885af6eaab7..4056893df5b0 100644
--- a/content/en/docs/collector/_index.md
+++ b/content/en/docs/collector/_index.md
@@ -52,6 +52,11 @@ It is also easier to [setup a collector](quick-start) than you might think: the
 default OTLP exporters in each language assume a local collector endpoint, so if
 you launch a collector it will automatically start receiving telemetry.
 
+## Collector security
+
+Follow best practices to make sure your collectors are [hosted] and [configured]
+securely.
+
 ## Status and releases
 
 The **Collector** status is: [mixed][], since core Collector components
@@ -70,6 +75,8 @@ for more details.
 {{% docs/latest-release collector-releases /%}}
 
 [registry]: /ecosystem/registry/?language=collector
+[hosted]: /docs/security/hosting-best-practices/
+[configured]: /docs/security/config-best-practices/
 [mixed]: /docs/specs/otel/document-status/#mixed
 [stability levels]:
   https://github.com/open-telemetry/opentelemetry-collector#stability-levels
diff --git a/content/en/docs/collector/configuration.md b/content/en/docs/collector/configuration.md
index 287241d478eb..dc600b5c45ad 100644
--- a/content/en/docs/collector/configuration.md
+++ b/content/en/docs/collector/configuration.md
@@ -14,7 +14,8 @@ the following content:
 
 - [Data collection concepts][dcc], to understand the repositories applicable to
   the OpenTelemetry Collector.
-- [Security guidance](https://github.com/open-telemetry/opentelemetry-collector/blob/main/docs/security-best-practices.md)
+- [Security guidance for end users](/docs/security/config-best-practices/)
+- [Security guidance for component developers](https://github.com/open-telemetry/opentelemetry-collector/blob/main/docs/security-best-practices.md)
 
 ## Location {#location}
 
diff --git a/content/en/docs/collector/deployment/_index.md b/content/en/docs/collector/deployment/_index.md
index 05ee9d0c3a16..decd4ebd80ca 100644
--- a/content/en/docs/collector/deployment/_index.md
+++ b/content/en/docs/collector/deployment/_index.md
@@ -8,6 +8,8 @@ The OpenTelemetry Collector consists of a single binary which you can use in
 different ways, for different use cases. This section describes deployment
 patterns, their use cases along with pros and cons and best practices for
 collector configurations for cross-environment and multi-backend deployments.
+For deployment security considerations, see [Collector hosting best
+practices][security].
 
 ## Resources
 
@@ -15,6 +17,7 @@ collector configurations for cross-environment and multi-backend deployments.
   Patterns][y-patterns]
 - [Deployment Patterns][gh-patterns] accompanying the talk
 
+[security]: /docs/security/hosting-best-practices/
 [gh-patterns]:
   https://github.com/jpkrohling/opentelemetry-collector-deployment-patterns/
 [y-patterns]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WhRrwSHDBFs