Filter Issues by Security Level in Jira Data Center

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Note that this KB was created for the Data Center version of the product. Data Center KBs for non-Data-Center-specific features may also work for Server versions of the product, however they have not been tested. Support for Server* products ended on February 15th 2024. If you are running a Server product, you can visit the Atlassian Server end of support announcement to review your migration options.

*Except Fisheye and Crucible

Summary

The user wants to list all issues with a specific security level. This is not possible using the Basic mode from the issue navigator.

This article applies to Jira Data Center. If you are on Jira Cloud, please see Filter Work Items by Security Level in Jira Cloud

Solution

Find issues with a specific Security Level set

  • Navigate to the issue navigator: Issues > Search for issues

  • Select the Advanced option next to the search bar

  • To find issues with a specific security level, use the following JQL query: 'Level = "xxxxx"'

    • Replace 'xxxxx' with the desired security level

For example:

  • There is an issue security scheme associated with a project, with levels such as "Level A"

  • One Jira issue in this project has its security level set to "Level A"

  • To find this issue from the search page, use the JQL query 'Level = "Level A"'

    issue navigator with the query Level= "Level A" displaying one result

Rest assured, only the issues you have access to will be displayed, ensuring a secure and streamlined experience

Find issues without any Security Level set

  • To search for issues without a set security level, use the JQL query: 'Level is EMPTY'

Updated on April 29, 2025

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