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# Calculate the severity of a security incident

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

Freigeben Version: Brazil  
Aktualisiert 28. September 2026  
![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 Minute Lesedauer  
You can calculate the severity of a security incident using predefined
calculators.

## Vorbereitungen

Role required: sn_si.basic

## Prozedur

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://www.servicenow.com/docs/zoLMkyDqh0GK4MLy~8Vx6Q#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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