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Create a New Host Smart Group

This page describes how to create a new Host Smart Group.

  1. Navigate to Host Smart Groups > Create & Edit.

  2. A list of created Host Smart Groups appears. To create a new Smart Group, click Create New Smart Group link.

  3. The Configure New Smart Group dialog box opens.

  4. Enter the valid name in the Smart Group Name field.

  5. Enter the description of the smart group (optional) in the Description field.

  6. From the Business Impact list, select the type of impact you want to add. You have the following options:

    Impact TypeDescription
    CriticalThis value is typically used for remotely exploitable vulnerabilities that can lead to system compromise. It resembles the red color.
    HighThis value is typically used for remotely exploitable vulnerabilities that can lead to system compromise. It resembles the orange color.
    MediumThis value is typically used for remotely exploitable Denial of Service vulnerabilities and for vulnerabilities that allow system compromises but require user interaction. It resembles the yellow color.
    MinorThis value is typically used for cross-site scripting vulnerabilities and privilege escalation vulnerabilities. It resembles the light green color.
    LowThis value is typically used for very limited privilege escalation vulnerabilities and locally exploitable Denial of Service vulnerabilities. It resembles the green color.
  7. From the Criteria list, select the type of smart group criteria you want to add. You have the following options:

    Smart Group CriteriaDescription
    System ScoreFilter by system score. For more information, see System Score Settings.
    System PlatformFilter by system platform.
    Last Scan DateFilter by last scan date of the host.
    SiteFilter by site name.
    HostFilter by host name.
    Missing KB ArticleFilter hosts with missing Microsoft KB article.
    CVE NumberFilter host by CVE Number from selected CVE list.
    Host NameFilter host name using begins with, starts with, and contains condition. This filter supports options like contains , starts with , does not contain , and equals . Then enter the Host name in the text field.
    Site NameFilter site name using begins with, starts with, and contains condition. This filter supports options like contains , starts with , does not contain , and equals . Then enter the Site name in the text field.
    Operating SystemFilter by operating system from selected list.
    Operating System BuildFilter by specific version of the Operating System. For more details, see Filter Host Smart Groups on Operating System Build Version.
  8. After updating the above fields, click Save button to create a new Host Smart Group.