# AWS Inspector2 - Create Filter
The Create filter action defines custom filters for findings. Filters help you narrow down security findings based on specific criteria, making prioritizing and addressing issues easier.
# Input
Input field | Description |
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Action | Select the action to perform on findings that match the filter. |
Name | Enter a custom name to identify the filter. |
Filter criteria | Define the search criteria for findings. You can filter by criteria such as severity , resource tags , and more. Refer to Amazon's Field criteria object (opens new window) guide for more information. |
Description | Enter a description for the filter. |
Reason | Enter a reason for creating the filter. |
Tags | Enter key-value pairs for the tags to assign to the resource. For example: Environment: Production |
# Output
Output field | Description |
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Amazon Resource Number (ARN) | The Amazon Resource Name (ARN) of the filter that was created. This unique identifier manages or references the filter in future operations. |
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