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Release: Australia · Updated: 2026-03-12 · Official documentation · View source

Configure watchdog

Use the watchdog configuration page to create new or update existing watchdogs with conditions that you want to specify. You can enable the notification for each watchdog, and get notified when the conditions are met.

Before you begin

Role required: sn_sec_cmn.admin

Procedure

  1. Navigate to Workspaces > Security Exposure Management Workspace.

  2. Select Administration in the navigation pane.

  3. Select Review on the Watchdogs tile.

  4. Select the watchdog that you want to implement.

  5. On the form, fill in the fields.

    FieldDescription
    NameName of the watchdog.
    ActiveSet the check box to true to enable the watchdog.
    Condition typeChoose from Filter or Script.
    Advanced conditionThis field appears only when Script is selected from Condition type.
    TableSelect table to run the watchdog condition.
    ConditionCondition to evaluate the watchdog.
    NotifyCheck box to notify the groups or users if the watchdog condition is met.
    UsersList of users to be informed if the watchdog condition is met.
    GroupsGroup to be informed if the watchdog condition is met.
    Watch log
    WatchdogReference to the watchdog table.
    CountNumber of records that meet the watchdog criteria.
    NotesAdditional notes for the watchdog logs.
  6. Select Update.