Setting a threat level

2026-07-17Last updated

If a critical event occurs, such as a fire or shooting, you can set a threat level in Security Center SaaS.

Before you begin

Administrators define the threat levels that are available in Security Center SaaS.

What you should know

Setting a threat level can alter the state of map objects depending on the event-to-actions associated with it.

Procedure

  1. Click Threat levels () in the notification tray.
  2. In the Manage threat levels panel, select a threat level from the Threat level list.
  3. In the Affected areas section, choose one of the following options:
    • System (All areas)
    • Specific areas
    The Manage threat levels panel in Security Center SaaS.
  4. If you selected Specific areas, select the areas that the threat level applies to.
  5. Click Trigger.
  6. In the Trigger threat level dialog box, click Trigger.
    Active threat levels are displayed in the Manage threat levels panel.
  7. (Optional) Deactivate a threat level:
    1. Click Threat levels ().
    2. In the Manage threat levels panel, click Active threat levels and select the areas where you want to deactivate the threat level.
    3. Click Deactivate.
    4. In the Clear threat level dialog box, click Deactivate.