Actions available for threat levels

2026-09-02Last updated

Threat level actions can apply to specific entities or to all entities within an area hierarchy.

For example, the Start recording action typically applies to a single camera. However, when used as part of a threat level activation, it can apply to all entities. When you set this threat level in area, all cameras in the area hierarchy start recording.

If you configure a threat level action for a specific entity, the action applies to that entity whether or not it is in the area where the threat level is set.

Actions exclusive to threat levels

The following action can only be executed as part of a threat level action list or as part of an automation response:

Action name Description Required privileges
Set minimum security clearance Sets the minimum level of security clearance required for cardholders to enter the area, in addition to the restrictions imposed by access rules. If perimeter doors in the area were previously unlocked due to an unlock schedule, they become locked.

This action only works with door controllers that support the feature. Supported values can vary depending on the access control hardware.

Set minimum security clearance
Note:
To apply this action to a federated area, the Federation™ user must also have this privilege.