Filtering events for multiple entities - Creating filters for many entities takes time, an alternative is to create a filter and apply it recursively. - Security Center 5.13

Security Center Administrator Guide 5.13

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5.13
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Last updated
2025-04-11

Creating filters for many entities takes time, an alternative is to create a filter and apply it recursively.

Before you begin

IMPORTANT:
  • Recursive filters must be created from an Area entity.
  • Recursive filters are disabled by default when created.

Procedure

  1. Configure event filters using either of these methods:
    • In Config Tool, open the Area view task.

      Right-click an area entity and select Maintenance > Event filters ().

    • In Security Desk, open the Monitoring task.

      Right-click an area entity and select Event filters ().

  2. Move the slider to Recursive mode.
  3. Select the appropriate filter tab and choose the event from the Filtered events list.
    NOTE: You can configure up to three filters in the Event filters configuration window. These filters work together.

    Use Config Tool to configure filters #1 and #2. Filter #3 is configurable with either Config Tool or Security Desk.

  4. Add a name and description to identify the filter.
  5. Set a filter scheduling option and click Apply to all children.
    Specific time
    Set a start and end time. If no end time is selected, the filter runs indefinitely.
    Duration
    Set a fixed duration for the filter to run. Duration can be set in days, hours, and minutes.
    Schedule
    Set the filter to start based on a schedule.
  6. Click Apply to all children, to activate the filter.
    IMPORTANT: If you don't click Apply to all children, the filter applies only to the selected area, not to its children.
  7. Click Proceed on the notification.
    IMPORTANT: This process might take a few minutes if you're filtering many events.
  8. Click Close to save the settings.