Link to Major Security Incident

  • Release version: Zurich
  • Updated July 31, 2025
  • 1 minute to read

    • Link security incidents to a major security incident.

    Before you begin

    Role required: sn_msi.workspace_admin

    Procedure

    1. Navigate to All > Security Incident > Incidents > Show All Incidents.
    2. Select the security incident in the related category that you want to link to the major security incident.
    3. Select the Additional Actions icon and select Link to Major Security Incident.
    4. Select the major security incident to which you want to link.
      1. In the dialog box, select the Lookup using list icon.
      2. Select the major security incident you want to link to.
      3. Select OK.
    5. Select Propose.

    Result

    The proposal is submitted and the following actions occur:

    • In the security incident record, a verification banner message is displayed and the defined Major Security Incident tag appears next to the Select security tag field.

    • In the Details tab for the major security incident in Major Security Incident Management, the record number drop-down list includes both incidents.

    • The record appears in the incident record's Major Security Incident related list, with the state listed as Proposed.

    • A message is sent to those in the defined notification list that contains a link to the incident record and the Details tab for the incident.

    • The Activity section in the MSIM Workspace shows that the security incident has been added as a child security incident to the major security incident with a link.