diff --git a/bodhi.template.last b/bodhi.template.last
index 2953b8e..5c13e61 100644
--- a/bodhi.template.last
+++ b/bodhi.template.last
@@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ bugs=
 
 # Severity: low, medium, high, urgent
 # This is required for security updates.
-# severity=unspecified
+severity=high
 
 display_name=