Network Configuration permissions

Network Configuration (InventoryAssetsNetwork Configuration) enables administrators to define and manage the organization's network topology, such as internal and external IP address ranges, internal domain suffixes, and trusted networks.

Notice

External IP address ranges: Requires an ASM or Cortex XSIAM Premium license.

Trusted Networks: Requires a Cloud Posture Security or Cortex XSIAM Premium license.

Network topology configuration is frequently shared between the Security and IT Infrastructure teams. Ensure proper coordination before altering IP ranges or trusted network definitions.

For more information, see Network configurations.

The Network Configuration permission controls the ability to view, create, and edit network topologies, IP ranges, and trusted domains.

Permissions Description Roles Example
None No access to the Network Configuration menu, IP ranges, internal domains, or trusted networks. SOC Tier-1 Analyst: Does not need access to network configuration.
View Read-only access to view defined IP ranges, internal domains, and trusted networks. SOC Tier-2 and 3 Analysts, and Threat Hunters: Do not need access to network configuration.
View/Edit Full access to add, edit, and delete IP address ranges, internal domains, and trusted network configurations. Security Engineer: Responsible for maintaining network configuration.

Required and recommended permissions

Consider adding the following permissions:

Category Permissions Reason
Asset Inventory View Strongly recommended to view assets associated with IP ranges. View/Edit for Asset Management.
Agent Administrations View Recommended for endpoint details linked to network ranges.
Query Center View Recommended to run XQL queries on network data.