Email Alerts
Overview
Email alerts send a notification to selected recipients when an alert rule matches.
What this feature does
They provide a simple way to notify administrators or managers about important audit events.
Why it is useful
- They are easy to configure.
- They support human review workflows.
- They are useful for critical actions such as deletions or repeated failed logins.
Who should read this?
RISE Admin, Security Officer, System Owner.
Where to find it
Rise Audit Pro → Alert Rules → Email action.
How to use it
- Create or edit an alert rule.
- Choose email action.
- Select or enter recipients.
- Save the rule.
- Trigger a safe test event and confirm the email is received.
Example workflow
A security officer receives an email alert when multiple failed logins target an admin account.
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Capture from: Rise Audit Pro → Alert Rules → Email action
Capture from: Rise Audit Pro → Alert Rules → Email action
Common mistakes
- Sending alerts to too many people.
- Using email for extremely high-volume events.
- Assuming email delivery is guaranteed without checking mail configuration.
Related articles
- Notification Log Overview
- Failed Login Monitoring
- Alert Rules Overview
