Working with deduplication rules

Creating a new deduplication rule

To create a new deduplication rule, follow these steps:

1. Go to Deduplication rules.
2. Select Add deduplication rule.
3. In the form that opens, specify the deduplication method:
   • by combined fields—for this option, select the fields to use for deduplication;
   • using matching rules—for this option, select the fields and their values for the original and duplicate issue;
   • based on an existing issue—for this option, select the issue to use for deduplication.
4. Select Create.

The rule applies to both new and existing records.

Activating a deduplication rule

To activate a deduplication rule, follow these steps:

1. Go to Deduplication rules.
2. Select the additional actions button () next to the required rule.
3. Select Edit.
4. Select Activate.

The system activates the rule and applies it when the conditions specified in the rule are met.

Applying a deduplication rule to existing issues

To apply a deduplication rule to existing issues, follow these steps:

1. Follow steps 1–3 in the instructions above.
2. Select Apply to existing issues.

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Before you apply the deduplication rule, make sure it's active. If it isn't, activate it by selecting Activate.

3. Confirm the action in the window that opens.

Finding duplicate security issues

To find duplicate security issues, follow these steps:

1. Go to Issues.
2. Open the security issue that the deduplication may apply to.
3. Select Find and deduplicate similar issues from the Actions drop-down list.

4. Set the required filters in the window that opens.
5. Select Continue.

6. Select the vulnerabilities from the list in the new window on the right.
7. Select Mark as duplicate.

The system marks the issues as duplicates and links them to the new issue. A deduplication notification then appears in the interface.

Deleting deduplication rules

To delete one deduplication rule, follow these steps:

1. Select the additional actions button () next to the required deduplication rule.
2. Select Delete.
3. Confirm the deletion of the deduplication rule in the modal window that opens.

To delete multiple deduplication rules, follow these steps:

1. Select the security rules using the checkboxes ().
2. Select the delete button () above the rules table.
3. Confirm the deletion of the deduplication rules in the modal window that opens.