Recalculate a remediation target date

  • Release version: Zurich
  • Updated March 12, 2026
  • 1 minute to read

    • The remediation target (RT) date defines when a finding must be remediated. Recalculation verifies that RT dates stay accurate and reflect the latest risk rating updates. When a finding’s risk rating changes, the system can recalculate RT dates using the most recent update date, helping maintain accurate SLAs and avoid outdated or overdue target dates.

    Before you begin

    Note:
    By default, recalculation applies only to findings that aren’t overdue. To include overdue findings in the recalculation, enable the sn_sec_cmn.evaluate_targetmissed_records system property.

    Role required: admin

    About this task

    Procedure

    1. Navigate to Security Exposure Management > Administration > Remediation Target Rules.
    2. Open an existing rule to make updates.

      If you need to create a new rule, select New.

      For instructions, see Create or edit a Vulnerability Response remediation target rule.
    3. Choose how the system should recalculate the remediation target (RT) date when the risk rating changes.
      • In Workspace, this option appears in the Recalculate target date section
      • In Classic view, use the Target recalculation method field.
      ChoiceDescription
      Default calculation Retains the existing RT date. The recalculated date isn’t applied.
      Recalculate from risk change date Updates the Remediation Target date to: Field change time + Target (days) based on the new risk rating.
      Recalculate from risk change date and always set to earliest target date Compares the existing RT date with Field change time + Target (days) and applies the earlier date.
      Recalculate from risk change date and set to earliest target date only when risk rating increases If the risk increases: Compares the existing RT date and the recalculated RT date and applies the earliest date.

      If the risk decreases: Applies Field change time + Target (days) without comparison.
    4. Select Save.

    What to do next

    For more information on remediation target rules, see: