Notifications

Configure external alerts for DataDefender.

The Notifications page lets you configure the channels through which DataDefender sends security alerts. You can add multiple channels of different types so that alerts reach the right people through the right tools.


Summary Cards

When channels are configured, summary cards at the top show:

Card
Description

Total Channels

How many notification channels are configured

Active Channels

Channels currently receiving alerts

Channels with Errors

Channels that have recently failed to deliver

Disabled Channels

Channels that have been turned off


Adding a Channel

Click Add Channel (+ icon) in the top right to open the channel creation dialog.

  1. Select the channel type. Currently we support SNS and Webhooks, but more options will be added soon.

  2. Fill in the required configuration for that channel type:

    • Webhook: Enter the endpoint URL

    • SNS: enter the Provider Connection, SNS Topic ARN, and SNS Topic Region

  3. Click Create to save the channel.


Channel Cards

Each configured channel appears as a card showing:

  • Channel name

  • Channel type

  • Status badge (Active / Disabled / Error)

  • Error message (if the channel has recently failed)

  • Last tested timestamp

Actions per channel:

Button
Action

Edit

Opens the channel configuration form pre-filled with current settings

Test

Sends a test notification through this channel immediately

Delete

Permanently removes the channel


Editing a Channel

Click Edit on any channel card to update its configuration. Make your changes and click Save.

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