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Create IPS Signature Static Groups

You are here: Security Services > IPS > Signatures.

Create static groups for better manageability because you can group different types of signatures into one entity.

To create an IPS signatures static group:

Click the CUSTOM tab.
Click Create > Static Group on the upper-right corner of the Custom Signatures page.
The Create Static Group page appears.
Complete the configuration according to the guidelines provided in Table 1.
Click OK to save the changes. If you want to discard your changes, click Cancel.

You are returned to the Custom Signatures page and displays the static group that you successfully created.

Table 1: Fields on the Create Static Group Page
Field	Action
Name	Name must be a string beginning with a letter or underscore and consisting of letters, numbers, dashes and underscores; 250-character maximum.
Group Members
Add	Click Add and select either Predefined Signatures or Custom Signatures to add to the static group.
Add Predefined Signatures
View by	Select Predefined Attack Groups or Predefined Attacks from the list.
Predefined Attack Groups	Select one or more predefined attack groups and click OK to add predefined attack groups to the static group.
Predefined Attacks	Select one or more predefined attacks and click OK to add predefined attacks to the static group.
Detailed View	To view the details of an IPS signature, select a predefined attack or attack group and then click More > Detailed View.
Three vertical dots	Click the Show Hide Columns icon, then select options to view or clear the options to hide on the page.
Advanced Search	Enter the search string in the search text box present above the table grid. Select a value from the list and then select a valid operator based on which you want to perform the advanced search operation. Note: Press spacebar to add an AND operator to the search string. Press backspace at any time when typing a search criteria to delete only one character. Press Enter to display the search results in the grid.
Custom Signatures
View by	Select one of the following custom signatures to add to the static group: Custom Attacks Static Groups Dynamic Groups
Custom Attacks	Select one or more custom attacks and click OK to add custom attacks to the static group.
Static Groups	Select one or more static groups and click OK to add static groups to the static group.
Dynamic Groups	Select one or more dynamic groups and click OK to add dynamic groups to the static group.
Detailed View	To view the details of an IPS signature, select a custom attack, static group, or dynamic group and then click More > Detailed View.
Three vertical dots	Click the Show Hide Columns icon, then select options to view or clear the options to hide on the page.
Advanced Search	Enter the search string in the search text box present above the table grid. Select a value from the list and then select a valid operator based on which you want to perform the advanced search operation. Note: Press spacebar to add an AND operator to the search string. Press backspace at any time when typing a search criteria to delete only one character. Press Enter to display the search results in the grid.