When creating an exception, you can specify the following properties:
Required
Specifies the unique name of the exception.
Specifies whether the exception is in effect. This property applies only when you create the exception within an assessment report.
Required
Provides a rationale for applying the exception.
The Web console includes several default reasons or you can create your own.
Required
Specifies the date range during which the exception will be applied.
(Optional) If you use the batch method for creating and editing an exception, you can specify up to five occurrences. You can also specify that the date ranges Repeat for the next one to five years.
Specifies whether the endpoint is approved, not approved, or awaiting approval.
In some organizations, exceptions must be approved before they can go into effect in an assessment report.