Configuring an exception rule

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title: Configuring an exception rule
description: You can request an exception for findings that can't be remediated or deferred immediately. By automating the finding deferral process, you can defer the matching findings based on the rule when the system identifies them.
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last_updated: "2026-09-10"
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# Configuring an exception rule

You can request an exception for findings that can't be remediated or deferred immediately. By automating the finding deferral process, you can defer the matching findings based on the rule when the system identifies them.

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