Request a bulk exception
Use the bulk edit option to request an exception for multiple vulnerable items (VITs) instead of manually selecting each item.
Before you begin
Role required: sn_vul.vulnerability_analyst
About this task
When multiple VITs are selected, a remediation task (VUL) is formed with these items. See Edit vulnerable items in bulk in Vulnerability Response for more information on editing multiple VITs.
Important: You can request an exception for:
- a VIT from the Vulnerability Manager Workspace and IT Remediation Workspace. For more information, see Request an exception in the IT Remediation Workspace.
- multiple VITs from the Vulnerability Manager Workspace. For more information, see Request bulk exception in the Vulnerability Manager Workspace.
Procedure
Navigate to Vulnerability Response > Vulnerable Items > All and select the items that you want to request an exception for.
The selected items must be in the Open, Under Investigation, or Awaiting Implementation state.
Click Bulk Edit.
On the form, fill in the fields.
Field Description Record selection Records that you selected for a bulk edit. State State of the vulnerable item. Select the Deferred state to request an exception for the selected items. Reason Substate for the State that you selected. Short description Name of the remediation task that you are creating. Until Ending date that you specify for your exception request. Additional information Further details that you want to mention to inform the approver about the reasons for your request. Preferred solution Solution that is targeted for remediating all the vulnerable items that you selected for a bulk edit. Assignment group Assignment group for the VI. You can select a group manually or use Assignment Recommendations if that feature is enabled. Work notes Notes to be added. Click OK.
A remediation task is created containing the VIs that you selected. This remediation task is submitted for approval.