Remove a rule override

Remove an override so the rule's original result applies again.

About this task

Removing an override does not erase the fact that the rule was previously overridden. The rule keeps a record of it.

Procedure

  1. In the top navigation bar, select > Compliance.
    The Compliance page opens.
  2. Select the Scan logs tab.
  3. Select the applicable scan.
  4. Select the applicable benchmark to expand its details, then select View rules.
    If the benchmark produced no results, for example because its status is Not applicable and it does not apply to the operating system (OS) family of the host it ran against, the expanded panel shows This benchmark produced no results. instead of rule counts and timestamps. Expanded benchmark showing a not applicable status and a produced no results message
  5. Select the applicable rule to expand its details.
  6. In the Override section, select Remove.
    Expanded overridden rule with edit remove and history buttons in the override section
  7. Select Confirm removal. To back out instead, select Cancel.
    Override section showing confirm remove and cancel buttons in place of edit and remove

Results

The rule's original result applies again, and the rule shows a Previously overridden label.