> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.snapsec.co/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Scans

> Create, schedule, and monitor vulnerability scans across your assets and groups.

## 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.

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## Scan List

<Frame caption="View all scans with status, frequency, and results">
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The scan list provides a centralized view of all scan activities.

### 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

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## Create a Scan

<Frame caption="Start a new scan using the Create Scan button">
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To initiate a scan:

1. Click **Create Scan**
2. Choose scan type
3. Select scope (group or asset)
4. Configure schedule
5. Launch scan

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## Scan Configuration

<Frame caption="Configure scan type, scope, and scheduling">
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### 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

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## Scan Details Dashboard

<Frame caption="View detailed scan insights and vulnerability metrics">
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Each scan provides a detailed overview:

* **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

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## Top Vulnerabilities

<Frame caption="Top vulnerabilities identified in the scan">
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Quickly identify:

* Most critical vulnerabilities
* Current remediation status
* Affected assets
* Time since detection

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## Use Cases

* Continuous security monitoring
* Scheduled compliance scans
* Rapid assessment after deployments
* Targeted scans for high-risk groups

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## Why This Matters

* Enables proactive vulnerability detection
* Reduces attack surface continuously
* Automates security operations
* Provides actionable security insights

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