When categorizing incidents, which criterion is typically NOT used?

When categorizing incidents, the focus is primarily on identifying and classifying issues to ensure they are managed effectively. Typically, criteria such as the type of issue, which refers to the nature of the incident (e.g., hardware, software, network), and priority level, which assesses the urgency and impact of the incident, are essential for determining how incidents are addressed and escalated. Additionally, categorizing incidents by the customer’s internal department helps to streamline communications, ensure the right teams are involved, and prioritize resolutions based on business needs.

Incident duration, however, is not a standard criterion used for categorization. Instead, it might be relevant during the analysis phase or when reviewing performance metrics after the fact. Duration relates more to the time taken to resolve an incident rather than its categorization when it's initially reported. Therefore, it is not typically used as a basis for categorizing incidents in the first instance.