Configure alert rules
Configure an alert rule in the Crisis map so that you can define when a feed is displayed as an alert on the dashboard. You can also specify the conditions under which an alert is no longer valid and dismiss it from the dashboard.
Before you begin
Role required: sn_bcm.program_manager
Procedure
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Navigate to Threat and Alert Data Feeds > Administration > Alert Rules.
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Select New.
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On the form, fill in the fields.
For more information on the Alert Rules form, see Alert Rules form.
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Add the name, description, order, and category for the alert rule.
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In the Create Condition tab, define the conditions for the alert rule.
You can create conditions to address impacted resources or optimize specific impact areas.
The example shows an alert rule for a specific category and severity.
[Omitted image "alert-rule-example.png"] Alt text: Category and severity.
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In the Dismiss Condition tab, define the conditions for the alert rule.
You can dismiss conditions when a feed is deleted or resources are not impacted. The example shows how to dismiss a condition in an alert rule.
[Omitted image "alert-rule-dismiss.png"] Alt text: Dismiss a condition.
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Select Submit.
Result
The alert rule is displayed in the Alert Rules record page.
- Alert Rules form
Use the Alert Rules form in BCM UIB Workspace to add details about the alert rules.
Parent Topic:Setup for Crisis map
---
title: Configure alert rules
description: Configure an alert rule in the Crisis map so that you can define when a feed is displayed as an alert on the dashboard. You can also specify the conditions under which an alert is no longer valid and dismiss it from the dashboard.
locale: en-US
canonical_url: https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/australia/governance-risk-compliance/conf-alert-rule-uib-ws.html
release: australia
topic_type: task
last_updated: "2026-09-10"
reading_time_minutes: 1
breadcrumb: [Setup for Crisis map, Configure, Business Continuity Management, Governance, Risk, and Compliance]
---
# Configure alert rules
Configure an alert rule in the Crisis map so that you can define when a feed is displayed as an alert on the dashboard. You can also specify the conditions under which an alert is no longer valid and dismiss it from the dashboard.
## Before you begin
Role required: sn\_bcm.program\_manager
## Procedure
1. Navigate to **Threat and Alert Data Feeds** > **Administration** > **Alert Rules**.
2. Select **New**.
3. On the form, fill in the fields.
For more information on the Alert Rules form, see [Alert Rules form](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/australia/governance-risk-compliance/alert-rules-form.md).
4. Add the name, description, order, and category for the alert rule.
5. In the **Create Condition** tab, define the conditions for the alert rule.
You can create conditions to address impacted resources or optimize specific impact areas.
The example shows an alert rule for a specific category and severity.
\[Omitted image "alert-rule-example.png"\] Alt text: Category and severity.
6. In the **Dismiss Condition** tab, define the conditions for the alert rule.
You can dismiss conditions when a feed is deleted or resources are not impacted. The example shows how to dismiss a condition in an alert rule.
\[Omitted image "alert-rule-dismiss.png"\] Alt text: Dismiss a condition.
7. Select **Submit**.
## Result
The alert rule is displayed in the **Alert Rules** record page.
- **[Alert Rules form](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/australia/governance-risk-compliance/alert-rules-form.md)**
Use the Alert Rules form in BCM UIB Workspace to add details about the alert rules.
**Parent Topic:**[Setup for Crisis map](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/australia/governance-risk-compliance/crisis-map-admin-tasks.md)
| title | Configure alert rules |
| description | Configure an alert rule in the Crisis map so that you can define when a feed is displayed as an alert on the dashboard. You can also specify the conditions under which an alert is no longer valid and dismiss it from the dashboard. |
| locale | en-US |
| canonical_url | https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/australia/governance-risk-compliance/conf-alert-rule-uib-ws.html |
| release | australia |
| topic_type | task |
| last_updated | 2026-09-10 |
| reading_time_minutes | 1 |
| breadcrumb | Setup for Crisis mapConfigureBusiness Continuity ManagementGovernanceRiskand Compliance |