Policies

Overview

ToBeAlert's Policies feature allows users to define transformation rules that are applied to alerts after they are ingested by the system but before they are displayed or stored. This mechanism enables dynamic adjustment of alert attributes based on predefined conditions, ensuring alerts are contextualized appropriately according to organizational needs.

Creating and managing policies

Creating a policy

To create a notification rule navigate to the Policies section:

1. Click the Create policy button
2. Fill in the information:
   • General parameters
   • Conditions
   • Modifiers
3. Save the policy configuration

Policy properties

General parameters

Property	Description
Name	Name of the policy
Description	Additional information about the policy
Priority	The priority attribute determines the order in which policies are applied, starting from 0 upwards.
Status	Whether the policy is active or inactive

Conditions

Property	Description
Condition	Parameters the alert must match for the policy to apply
Time range	Time during the policy is active
All day	Whether the policy is active all day

Modifiers

Property	Description
Modifier	Transformation that will be applied to the alert
Custom tool	A custom tool can also be applied to the alert. More information on Custom Tools in the next section

Best practices

For effective policy management:

1. Prioritize logically – Assign priority values based on the intended order of execution to ensure correct transformation sequences.
2. Be specific – Define clear conditions and modifiers to avoid unintended changes to unrelated alerts.
3. Use descriptive names and notes – Document the purpose and expected outcome of each policy for easier maintenance and auditing.
4. Review regularly – Periodically review and update policies to align with evolving operational requirements.
5. Minimize overlap – Avoid conflicting policies by ensuring that only one policy targets a specific attribute under the same conditions.