scope:

This document provides guidance on a review methodology for dependability from a technical perspective that is applicable at all stages of a system life cycle. Its application can improve the dependability of a system throughout its life cycle by triggering appropriate actions at appropriate times to address potential dependability problems.

It provides guidance for developers, manufacturers, users and third-party independent reviewers such as consulting organizations.

This document describes a dependability review methodology focusing on:

- coherence of review activities across life cycle stages and their impact on dependability;

- stakeholder identification and how this affects dependability review activities;

- the relationships between different types of reviews;

- procedures for effective dependability reviews;

- examples of dependability review activities.