Configuring email responses

Use the Email tab to configure email notifications for individuals or groups when events occur. You can also select the event parameters to include in the message to provide important information about detected events.

About this task

Navigating in the IPS Local Management Interface: Secure Protection Settings > Response Tuning > Responses

Procedure

  1. Click the Email tab.
  2. Click the Add icon.
  3. Configure the following options:
    Option Description
    Name Specifies a meaningful name for the response.
    Tip: This name appears when you select responses for events, so use a name that users can easily identify what they are selecting.
    SMTP Host Specifies the fully qualified domain name or the IP address of the mail server.
    Note: The SMTP Host must be accessible to the appliance to send email notifications.
    From Specifies an individual or group email address that sends the response.
    Format: Separate individual email addresses with semicolons.
    To Specifies an individual or group of email address that receives the response.
    Format: Separate individual email addresses with semicolons.
    Agent Parameters Specifies a subject and body for the message. See Supported agent parameters for more information.
    Note: You can also expand the list and select parameters to add to the message. The appliance populates valid parameters for the event; any invalid parameters retain the original tag format, such as <ObjectName>.
  4. Click OK.