Create an indicator field - Administrator Guide - Threat Intel Management Guide - Cortex XSIAM - Cortex

Create an indicator field - Administrator Guide - Threat Intel Management Guide - Cortex XSIAM - Cortex - Security Operations

Cortex XSIAM Documentation

Product

Cortex XSIAM

Creation date

2024-03-06

Last date published

2024-10-14

Note

Cortex XSIAM IOC fields are based on the STIX 2.1 specifications. For more information, see Indicator field structure.

Field types

Field type	Description
Boolean	Checkbox
Date picker	Adds the date to the field.
Grid (table)	Include an interactive, editable grid as a field type for selected indicator types or all indicator types. When you select Grid (table) you can format the table and determine if the user can add rows.
HTML	Create and view HTML content, which can be used in any type of indicator.
Long text	Long text is analyzed and tokenized, and entries are indexed as individual words, enabling you to perform advanced searches and use wildcards. Long text fields can't be sorted and used in graphical dashboard widgets. While editing a long text field, pressing enter will create a new line (case is insensitive). Add a placeholder, if required.
Markdown	Add markdown formatted text as a template, which will be displayed to users in the field after the indicator is created. Markdown lets you add basic formatting to text to provide a better end-user experience.
Multi select/Array	Select the following options: Multi-select from a prefilled (static) list An empty array field for the user to add one or more values as a comma-separated list Add a placeholder, if required.
Number	Can contain any number. Default is 0.
Role	The role assigned to the indicator. Determines which users (by role) can view the indicator.
Short text	Short text is treated as a single unit of text and is not indexed by word. Advanced search, including wildcards, is not supported. Short text fields are case-sensitive by default but can be changed to case-insensitive when creating the field. While editing a short text field, pressing enter will save the change. Maximum length 60,000 characters Recommended use is one-word entries, such as username and email address. Select a placeholder, if required.
Single select	Select a value from a list of options. Add comma-separated values.
Tags	Accepts a single tag or a comma-separated list, not case-sensitive. Add a placeholder, if required.
URL	Add a URL when completing the field.
User	A user in Cortex XSIAM.

How to create a field

Select Settings → Configurations → Object Setup → Indicators → Fields → New Field.
Select the relevant field type.

Complete the following fields (if relevant):

Parameter	Description
Mandatory	If selected, this field is mandatory when used in a form.
Field Name	A meaningful display name for the field. After you type a name, you will see below the field that the Machine name is automatically populated. The field’s machine name is applicable for searching and the CLI.
Tooltip	An optional tooltip for the field.

In the Basic Settings tab, define the values (according to the selected field type).

In the Attributes tab define the following:

Field	Description
Script to run when field value changes	The script dynamically changes the field value when script conditions are met. For a script to be available, it must have the `field-change-triggered-indicator` tag when defining the script. For more information, see Indicator field trigger scripts.
Add to all indicator types	This option is selected by default, which means this field is available to use in all incident types. Clear the checkbox to associate this field with a subset of indicator types.

Field

Description

Script to run when field value changes

The script dynamically changes the field value when script conditions are met. For a script to be available, it must have the field-change-triggered-indicator tag when defining the script. For more information, see Indicator field trigger scripts.

Add to all indicator types

This option is selected by default, which means this field is available to use in all incident types.

Clear the checkbox to associate this field with a subset of indicator types.

Save the field.
(Optional) In the indicator type, map custom indicator fields, so an indicator field is automatically updated, without the analyst having to manually change it.