Using the Alerts Dashboard in CurrentWare
The Alerts Dashboard in CurrentWare provides a centralized view for monitoring user activity risks from AccessPatrol (device and file control) and BrowseReporter (user activity monitoring). This feature enhances your ability to take proactive action based on high-risk behaviors in real time.
Overview of the Dashboard
1. All Alerts
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Total number of alerts triggered for the selected date.
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Includes all alert types from AccessPatrol and BrowseReporter.
2. File/Device Alerts (AccessPatrol)
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Tracks file operations (e.g., file uploads) and device events (e.g., unauthorized USB use).
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Useful for detecting data exfiltration or policy violations.
3. URL/Application/Idle/Login Alerts (BrowseReporter)
Captures user activity alerts such as:
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Inactivity (e.g., idle time)
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Web browsing violations based on URLs or Categories
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Application usage
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Login events
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Top Users by Risk
This visual component shows users with the highest Risk Scores, helping admins prioritize investigations.
Risk Score is calculated by summing the severity levels of all triggered alerts:
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Severity is scaled from 0-10 and is manually added during the alert creation
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Hovering over a user reveals a breakdown of their risk score by alert severity.
📅 Date Selection
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Use the date selector to view alert data for a specific day.
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Useful for daily reviews or incident investigations.
📜 Alert History Log
The Alert History Log at the bottom provides full details of each alert:
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Date & Time
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User or Device
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Alert Name
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Alert Type (File, Idle, URL, etc.)
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Details – Contextual information about the event
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Severity Rating
Filter Options
You can refine the alert log using filters for:
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Alert Type
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Severity level
Export Options
Download the log data via:
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Export to Excel
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Export to PDF
Use Cases
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Data Loss Prevention: Detect risky file transfers to external drives with AccessPatrol alerts.
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Productivity Insights: Identify users with excessive idle time via BrowseReporter.
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Policy Enforcement: Catch unauthorized app or website usage.
Version Availability
This feature is available starting in CurrentWare Version 11.0.1 and later.
📘 Need Help?
If you need further assistance with configuring or interpreting alerts, contact the CurrentWare support team at support@currentware.com or visit our Help Center.
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