For what purpose are Sensor Visibility Exclusions (SVE) typically used?

Sensor Visibility Exclusions (SVE) are specifically designed to stop sensor event collection for certain file paths or processes. This feature is particularly useful in environments where certain paths may generate a high volume of events that are not relevant for security analysis or monitoring. By excluding these paths, organizations can effectively reduce noise, ensuring that the alerts and data they receive pertain more closely to significant security events rather than irrelevant activity.

This targeted exclusion helps in focusing the analysis on critical areas, improving the efficiency of investigations and allowing security teams to allocate their resources more effectively. In situations where certain applications or file paths are known to generate non-threatening events, using SVE can create a more streamlined and manageable alert environment.