Delete an exception rule that is not required anymore. For example, you can delete a rule if you don't want to defer a vulnerable item (VI) during ingestion.

Before you begin

Role required: sn_vul.vulnerability_admin

About this task

Deleting a rule cancels the associated remediation task (VUL). The related VIs are reopened, and group rules are applied to the individual VIs.

Procedure

  1. Navigate to All > Vulnerability Response > Administration > Exception Rules.
  2. Open the exception rule that you want to delete and click Delete.
  3. In the Delete Rule dialog box, click Delete rule to delete the selected rule.
    The associated remediation task is also deleted. The related VIs are reopened, and group rules are applied to the individual VIs.