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Efficient Vulnerability Scan Comparison on the Platform
The Platform enhances vulnerability management by enabling users to compare two scans side-by-side to identify any changes from one scan to the next. Within . This feature is instrumental in identifying changes and trends between different scans, thereby streamlining the analysis process.
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Steps to Compare Scans:
Access Scan Comparison:
Select the Compare Results from the Results side bar main menu.
In a vulnerability scanning project view
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, find the ‘Compare Scans’ button.
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Alternatively
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, select two scans using the multi-line checkboxes and
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choose ‘Compare Scans’ from the
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Actions menu.
Review Comparison Results:
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The Results Comparison page
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displays the
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older scan on the left
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and the newer scan on the right.
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This layout facilitates an at-a-glance understanding of the major differences between the two scans.
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Enhanced Scan Analysis:
Side-by-Side Comparison: Directly contrast two scans to efficiently identify any new, resolved, or persistent vulnerabilities.
Status Recognition: The Platform recognizes issues marked as False Positive or Accept Risk
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from previous scans, offering the option to
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carry forward these statuses to the latest scan.
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Streamlined Validation: This feature expedites the data validation phase, allowing users to progress to remediation tasks more quickly.
Utilizing Scan Comparison for Improved Vulnerability Management:
By leveraging the scan comparison tool on the Platform, users can gain deeper insights into the effectiveness of their remediation efforts and security posture changes over time. This feature is essential for maintaining an up-to-date and accurate understanding of the cybersecurity landscape of your digital assets.