Overview
This endpoint creates a detection exclusion based on specific criteria. Provide a name, description, and exclusionArguments (like a SHA-256 hash or file path). The API registers the new rule and returns a job ID along with the unique exclusionId. Use this API to prevent a known, legitimate application from triggering future alerts. It's the primary method for programmatically allowing trusted internal tools or specific business software to operate without being flagged. This API enables the automated tuning of detection logic, reducing alert noise and ensuring that security operations can focus on genuine threats.
Authentication
Authentication type: Bearer Token, API Key.
You can create a token using client credentials obtained through the developer portal. The API Key (x-api-key) is provided in your onboarding email or on the API Access Management page.
Path (or URL)
POST https://{Trellix EDR_gateway_URL}/edr/v2/remediation/exclusions
Request
Request headers
Authorization: Bearer <your_bearer_token> Content-Type: application/vnd.api+json x-api-key: <your_api_key> X-MVEDR-Source: <source_region> X-Trace-Id: <trace_id_value>
Authorization: This header is used to authenticate your request. You need to replace
<your_bearer_token>with the actual token you generate.Content-Type: This header tells the server that the request body format is
json:api. Even though this specific call has no request body, the API requires this header.x-api-key: This is a custom header required by the Trellix API for authentication. You'll need to replace
<your_api_key>with the key from your onboarding email or the API Access Management page.X-MVEDR-Source (Optional): Indicates the region or source of the event data using the format
xdrsoar:<region>. For example,xdrsoar:us-west.X-Trace-Id (Optional): Supports tracking headers trace using the format
workflow-id:task/step-id. For example,execution-id:task/step-id.
Request body
Example:
{
"data": {
"type": "threatExclusion",
"attributes": {
"exclusionName": "Datagenerator.exe",
"description": "SHA256 Hash for Datagenerator executable",
"exclusionArguments": [
{
"name": "SHA-256",
"value": "51c8e205f3cb6fece20c38e75f5602f9b602c76cb0cd1c008afde60d8aebbba0"
},
{
"name": "file_path",
"value": "C:\\testing-linux\\spichap-01.exe"
},
{
"name": "command_line",
"value": "C:\\WINDOWS\\SYSTEM32\\WINDOWSPOWERSHELL\\V1.0\\POWERSHELL.EXE"
}
]
}
}
}Request parameters
There are no request parameters.
Response
Response example
{
"data": {
"type": "queue-jobs",
"id": "te-5432",
"attributes": {
"status": "completed",
"exclusionId": "8e63d190-51e5-4f10-8367-e84f58795e4d"
},
"links": {
"self": "/edr/v2/remediation/queue-jobs/te-5432"
}
}
}Response codes
Status | Response | Description |
|---|---|---|
201 | Created | Your request was successful, and a new resource was created as a result. Your request was successful, and a new resource was created. The response includes details such as the resource ID, which you can use to track or manage the resource. |
400 | Bad request | The server couldn't understand your request, likely due to a syntax error or an invalid parameter. |
401 | Access denied request | Your request was rejected because it lacks valid authentication credentials. Check your API key and token. |
403 | Forbidden | You are not authorized to access this resource. While your credentials may be valid, you don't have the necessary permissions. |
404 | Not Found | The specific resource or endpoint you requested does not exist. |
415 | Unsupported Media Type | The server rejected your request because the data format |
429 | Too Many Requests | You've exceeded the rate limit by sending too many requests in a short period. The |
500 | Internal Server Error | Something went wrong on the server's end. This is not an issue with your request. |