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# Escalate a security incident

# Escalate a security incident {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Yokohama  
Updated January 30, 2025  
![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read  
If an escalation path exists for a security incident, the Escalate button is
available in the security incident header.

## Before you begin

Role required: sn_si.admin

You must have an escalation group created to see this
button. See [Create a Security Operations user-defined escalation group](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/1fx19HBmLCkHTwOf85fKCg "Escalate a security incident to any group associated with the incident using Escalations.") for more information.

## Procedure

1. Navigate to AllSecurity IncidentShow Open Incidents.
2. Open the incident you want to escalate.
3. Click on the Escalate button.  
4. Choose an escalation group.
5. Enter a reason for the escalation.  
6. Click Submit.  
   Updates Assignment Group and Assigned to on the security incident.

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