The Security Event Retention Policy determines how long security event data is stored before it is permanently deleted.
⚠️ Warning
Security events older than the defined retention period will be permanently and immediately deleted.
Steps to Configure Retention Period:
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Log in to the Alcatraz Admin Portal. 
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In the left-hand menu, go to Accounts→Accounts Settings.
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Scroll down to Account Configuration. 
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Expand the Security Event Retention Policysection.
- Under Expiration Options, choose one:
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Do not expire – Events will be kept indefinitely. 
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Retention period – Select a time frame (e.g., 7 days, 30 days, 90 days, etc.). 
 
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If you choose Retention period, click the dropdown menu and select the desired time.  
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Click Submitto apply the changes.
📝 Notes
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Once applied, event deletions are not reversible. 
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This policy only applies to Security Events, not images or profiles. Configure those in their respective sections. 
