| Priority Level | Meaning |
|---|---|
| DEFCON 0 | Needs immediate attention, critical to fix |
| DEFCON 1 | Needs attention prior to release |
| DEFCON 2 | Strongly recommended to be completed prior to release |
| DEFCON 3 | Recommended and useful to focus on |
| DEFCON 4 | Complete only if there's nothing else to do |