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This document describes a method for classification of requirements based on severity and susceptibility. This classification method needs a system in line with the framework described in ISO 24096-1 to form a complete system. This document - indicates the needed elements for a consistent evaluation of the severity over time, and supports a company business model and its brand image; - gives background to why more than severity is useful as a base for classification; - adds susceptibility as a viable parameter along with severity; - describes the methodology for classification requirements using severity and susceptibility.