Categories
Categories help you identify the type of information shared in an alert by analysts and threat intel submitted by members.
What is a Category?
A category is used to classify alerts and threat intel based on the information shared. Adding a category to an alert helps in the organized dissemination of information to the intended recipients. Examples of categories are Vulnerability Advisories, Educational, RSS Alerts, Malware Advisories, and more.
Types of Alert Categories
System categories: System categories are pre-configured in the Analyst Portal. You can modify the field details of system categories, but you cannot the category name. Examples of system categories are Crisis Notification, Partner Advisory, Cyber Vulnerability and more.
Custom categories: To add more categories apart from system categories, create custom categories in the Analyst Portal. These categories are created and managed by administrators and are used while creating alerts. Add and edit custom categories based on your preference. Examples of custom categories are Zero Day Vulnerability, Ransomware, Critical Vulnerability and more.
Where can I use Categories?
Use categories while creating alerts in the Required section of the alert creation form. The Additional section in the alert creation form displays fields based on the category you choose.