Overview
Scans are the core execution engine of the Vulnerability Scanner.They allow you to continuously assess your assets, detect vulnerabilities, and track security posture over time.
Scan List
Key Information
- Asset Group — Target of the scan
- Status — Success, Failed, In Progress
- Triggered By — Manual, Scheduled, or Policy-driven
- Assets Covered — Number of assets scanned
- Vulnerabilities Found — Total findings
- Frequency — Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Immediate
Create a Scan
- Click Create Scan
- Choose scan type
- Select scope (group or asset)
- Configure schedule
- Launch scan
Scan Configuration
Scan Types
- Full Scan — Comprehensive security assessment
- Quick Scan — Faster scan focusing on high-impact vulnerabilities
Scan Scope
- Scan by Group — Target all assets within a group
- Scan by Asset — Scan individual assets
Scheduling Options
- Run Immediately — Execute scan instantly
- Scheduled Scan — Run at a specific time
- Recurring Scan — Automate periodic scans
Scan Details Dashboard
- Severity Breakdown — Critical, High, Medium, Low
- Progress Tracking — Closed vs identified vulnerabilities
- Trend Analysis — Vulnerability trends over time
- Asset Risk Overview — Vulnerable vs safe assets
Top Vulnerabilities
- Most critical vulnerabilities
- Current remediation status
- Affected assets
- Time since detection
Use Cases
- Continuous security monitoring
- Scheduled compliance scans
- Rapid assessment after deployments
- Targeted scans for high-risk groups
Why This Matters
- Enables proactive vulnerability detection
- Reduces attack surface continuously
- Automates security operations
- Provides actionable security insights
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