Node Tag Assignment

Tags are administrator-assigned labels applied to nodes (MAC+IP) or devices (MAC), and you can manage these labels directly.

One or more tags can be applied to a node or device. Tags can be automatically applied through the log search filter function or used as node group conditions.

Node tags are applied to MAC+IP address pairs. They are suitable for tracking policies or applying policies to a single IP address used by a specific MAC address. Since node tags are applied to MAC+IP, tags do not follow the device when the IP changes due to static IP, IP changes caused by DHCP, or network changes on the endpoint. The changed IP address + MAC address is considered a new node.

Conversely, MAC tags are applied to all nodes with a specific MAC address. Therefore, MAC tags are appropriate for use with endpoints using DHCP or devices and mobile devices whose IPs change regularly.

  • When specific audit logs occur for nodes, devices, or users, utilize search filters to automatically set tags on nodes and link them to policy application using tags.
  • Policies that can utilize tags: Node Policy, Enforcement Policy, Device Control, IP Management
Duration Setting Description Auto-Release
Unlimited After the tag is set, deactivation is not performed automatically. X
Period After the tag is set, deactivation is performed based on the specified date. O
Period+Release Time After the tag is set, deactivation is performed based on the specified date and time. O

Note

For setting restrictions on administrator accounts that can assign tags, please refer to Administrator Account.

Tag Creation

  1. Go to Preferences in the top panel
  2. Go to Properties > Tag
  3. Click Tasks > Create
  4. For Name, type unique name
  5. For Description, describe what this Tag is for
  6. For Color, click choose desired color and click OK
  7. For Schedule, this is optional for Lifetime and Expiration
  8. If you assign this tag to a separate administrator, check the administrator role entry and select Administrator.
  9. Click Save

Tags for Individual Nodes

  1. Go to Management > Node in the top panel
  2. Find and click on desired IP address of Node
  3. Move to bottom tag of panel
  4. Enter the category, name, assignment, description, and so on and click the ADD button.
  5. Click Update Top button

Tag for Multiple Nodes

  1. Go to Management > Node in the top panel
  2. Find and click Checkbox of desired Nodes
  3. Click Tasks > Node and Device > Edit Node Tags
  4. Select Assign Selected Tags from the drop-down in the upper left corner of the Edit Tag Settings panel
  5. Find and click Checkbox of desired Tag (You can choose more then one)
  6. Click Save

Note

In this panel you can select options from the drop-down to edit current Tag Settings.

Tag for MAC

  1. Go to Management > Node in the top panel
  2. Click IP address of the desired MAC Address
  3. Move to bottom tag of panel
  4. Enter the category, name, assignment, description, and so on and click the ADD button.
  5. Click Update Top button

Note

When assigning a tag to a specific MAC address, all nodes with that MAC address will automatically be tagged as well.

Untag for individual Node

  1. Go to Management > Node in the top panel
  2. Find and click on desired IP address of Node
  3. Click Delete for the tag you want to delete in the bottom right corner of the panel.
  4. Click Update

Untag for Multiple Nodes

  1. Go to Management > Node in the top panel
  2. Find and click Checkbox of desired Nodes
  3. Click Tasks > Node and Device > Edit Node Tag Settings
  4. Select Remove Selected Tags from the drop-down in the upper left corner of the Edit Tag Settings panel
  5. Find and click Checkbox of desired Tag (You can choose more then one)
  6. Click Save

Note

Select Remove All Tags to remove all tags from the node.

Untag for MAC

  1. Go to Management > Node in the top panel
  2. Click IP address of the desired MAC Address
  3. Find and click on desired IP address of Node
  4. Click Delete for the tag you want to delete in the bottom right corner of the panel.
  5. Click Update

Tagging with Log Filter

You can automatically tag or untag a node when a specific log occurs.