Creating security sets

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You create security sets in the Resource Browser. While security sets are schema-specific, you can use them across devices with the same vendor and type. A security set must be in a realm where devices can resolve it.

Before you begin

About this task

This task describes how to create a security set. Once created, you edit the security set using XML. Instead of creating a new security set, you can copy and edit an existing security set.
Tip: You can use an external XML editor to create the required XML code, and then copy it into the security set.

Procedure

  1. Navigate to the realm in the Resource Browser where you want to create a security set.
  2. Perform one of the following steps:
    • Select File > New > Security Set.
    • Select Edit > Copy Security Set.
    The New Security Set window is displayed.
  3. Specify the name and VTMOS of the security set.
  4. Click OK to complete.

Results

This action creates the security set in the Resource Browser under the current realm.
  • Placing the security set in the realm does not initially affect users. Group security applies the security sets to the configurations, when users in that group open the configuration editor.
  • The security document is overlaid on a configuration, which means its node structure must align with the node structure of the configuration. Security sets are vendor-specific. You can often use them across devices with the same vendor and type. However, if the nodes do not align, the security sets have no effect.

What to do next

Next, you edit the security set.