Tags
The Tag Manager lets you create and manage custom tags and update pre-configured tags within AME.
See Role Overview for permissions needed to manage tags.
Managing Tags
The Tag Manager UI is shown below:
Users need the AME Power User Role for at least one tenant to access this page.
Custom Tags
Use these buttons to manage custom tags:
Button | Function |
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Add custom tag | |
Edit custom tag |
- Search: Filter tags by name using the search field.
- Dropdown: Filter tags by tenant using the dropdown menu.
Creating a Custom Tag
To create a new custom tag:
- Click the
Add custom tag
button at the top. - Enter a unique tag name (lowercase only).
- Optionally, add a URL for more information.
- Add a description explaining the tag’s purpose.
- Click
Save
in the lower-right corner of the tag modal.
Custom tags must be lowercase. Uppercase tags are reserved internally. Tags created with uppercase via overrides are converted to lowercase.
Updating or Deleting a Custom Tag
To update or delete a tag:
- Click the tag to open its description.
- Click the
Edit custom tag
button in the description panel. - Update fields as needed in the modal, then save, or click
Delete
to remove the tag.
CVE, CIS, Cyber Kill Chain, MITRE ATT&CK, and NIST CSF tags require a valid Security Knowledge Feature Pack license. See Licensing and Support.
CVE Tags
CVE tags are downloaded from https://services.nvd.nist.gov/rest/json/cves/2.0 when added to events.
- Filters: Search tags by name, filter by CVSS score (using Score Comparator and Threshold), or by Publish Date.
- Manual Add: Use the
Add
button to add a CVE tag manually.
CIS Tags
CIS tags are static and view-only. Use the search field to filter by tag name.
Cyber Kill Chain Tags
Cyber Kill Chain tags are static and view-only. Use the search field to filter by tag name.
MITRE ATT&CK Tags
MITRE ATT&CK tags are preloaded in AME. The management page is shown below:
Updating MITRE ATT&CK Tags
To refresh MITRE ATT&CK tags:
- Click the
Refresh Tags
button to update tags from the MITRE GitHub repository. - AME downloads tags directly or via an HTTP Proxy if configured.
Button | Function |
---|---|
Refresh Tags |
Contact Support if AME lacks internet access and MITRE tags need updating.
NIST CSF Tags
NIST CSF tags are static and view-only. Use the search field to filter by tag name.