# Track Security Events

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        All <span style="color:#d760f9; font-weight:600;">Account Owners</span> and <span style="color:#d760f9; font-weight:600;">Security Admins</span>
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        Any <span style="color:#d760f9; font-weight:600;">End Users</span> assigned as an owner to one or more vendors
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## Track Security Events

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Security events are automatically collected from external sources and linked to vendors based on their website.
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<Steps>

<Step title="Sign in to WatchDog Security">
  Sign in to the [**WatchDog Security Platform**](app.watchdogsecurity.io).
</Step>

<Step title="Open Vendor Management">
  Navigate to **Vendor Management** from the left-hand menu.
</Step>

<Step title="Select Vendor">
  Click the vendor card you want to review.
</Step>

<Step title="View Security Events">
  Scroll to the **Security Events** section to see recent incidents.
</Step>

<Step title="Open Event Link">
  Click the **Link** icon to view the full security event article.
</Step>

</Steps>

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## What Happens Next

<TipInfo>Security events are displayed based on external monitoring sources.</TipInfo>
<TipInfo>Each event includes a link to the original source for further investigation.</TipInfo>
<TipInfo>New events are automatically added as they are detected.</TipInfo>

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## Troubleshooting

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<Accordion title="No Security Events Visible" defaultOpen>
If no events are shown:

- Ensure the vendor has a valid **Website** configured
- Some vendors may not have recent or publicly reported incidents  
- Events depend on external data availability  
</Accordion>

<Accordion title="Event Links Not Opening">
If event links do not open:

- Verify your browser is not blocking pop-ups  
- Ensure the external link is still active  
- Try opening the link in a new tab  
</Accordion>

<Accordion title="Incorrect Events Displayed">
If events seem unrelated:

- Confirm the vendor **Website** is accurate  
- Events are matched based on vendor domain and public sources  
- Update the vendor details if needed  
</Accordion>

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