Running Your First Security Scan

Overview

Security scans analyse your connected integrations to identify vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and compliance issues. This guide walks you through running your first scan.

Prerequisites

Before running a scan, ensure:

• At least one integration is connected and synced
• You have admin or security analyst permissions
• The initial data sync has completed (check Integration Status)

Step 1: Access the Scan Centre

1. Navigate to Security → Scans from the main menu
2. Click "New Scan" in the top right corner
3. Select the scan type (Full Scan recommended for first time)

Step 2: Configure Scan Settings

1. Select which integrations to include in the scan
2. Choose scan depth (Quick, Standard, or Deep)
3. Enable or disable specific check categories
4. Set notification preferences for scan completion

Step 3: Run the Scan

1. Review your scan configuration
2. Click "Start Scan" to begin
3. Monitor progress on the scan status page
4. Scan duration varies based on data volume (typically 5-30 minutes)

Step 4: Review Results

Once complete, you'll see:

• Summary of findings by severity
• Detailed breakdown by category
• Comparison with previous scans (if applicable)
• Recommended remediation actions

Scheduling Regular Scans

We recommend scheduling automated scans:

1. Go to Security → Scans → Scheduled
2. Click "Create Schedule"
3. Set frequency (daily, weekly, or monthly)
4. Choose preferred time for scan execution
5. Configure notification recipients