Case Properties permissions

Controls access to the following tabs from Cases (SettingsConfigurationsObject SetupCases):

  • Domains: These represent the primary classifications for cases, such as Malware, Phishing, or Network Intrusion. Each domain has a name, color, description, associated statuses, and resolution statuses.
  • Properties: Manages custom case statuses and resolution statuses. For example, New, Under Investigation, Pending, Resolved.

Caution

System-default statuses cannot be deleted, and domain names cannot be changed after creation.

Permission Description Roles Example
None No access to the Domains or Properties tabs. The tabs are hidden from the Cases Object Setup navigation. The user cannot view or modify custom statuses, resolution statuses, or case domains. SOC Tier-1 Analyst: Tier-1 analysts work within existing case structures; they do not need to see or modify case property definitions (statuses, domains).
View Read-only access. Users can browse the domains table and see existing custom and resolution statuses. <ul><li>SOC Tier-2 and 3 Analysts: Need visibility into case structures (what statuses exist, what domains are configured) for investigation context and proper case categorization.</li><li>Threat Hunter: Needs context on case structures (statuses, domains) for hunting workflows and case creation.</li></ul>
View/Edit Full read/write access. Users can create up to 20 custom statuses, reorder them, and manage domain status assignments.  

Consider adding the following permissions:

Permission Permission Level Reasons
Cases & Issues View or View/Edit <ul><li>View: Required to view cases that use these statuses and domains.</li><li>View/Edit: Strongly recommended to change the case status/domain on actual cases.</li></ul>
Fields and Type View View the Fields tab alongside Domains/Properties in Cases Object Setup. Strongly recommended.
Layouts View View the Layouts and Layout Rules tabs in Cases Object Setup. Recommended.
Audit View Track changes to statuses and domains. Strongly recommended.