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# Calculate the severity of a security incident

# Calculate the severity of a security incident {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Australia
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* Updated August 11, 2026
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

You can calculate the severity of a security incident using predefined
calculators.

## Before you begin

Role required: sn_si.basic

## Procedure

1. If it is not already open, open the security incident you want to calculate the severity for.
2. Select the more actions icon ![](), and select Calculate Severity.  
   The severity is calculated based on the predefined rules for base calculators. For more information, see [Understanding security incident calculators](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/EjEx2i4_BJB~IAh6cy32sQ#c_SecIncCalculators "Security incident calculators are used to update record values when pre-defined conditions are met. The calculators are grouped based on the criteria used to determine how the records are updated.").
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