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Efficient Vulnerability Scan Comparison on the Platform

The Platform enhances vulnerability management by enabling users 's "Compare Results" feature is a dynamic tool designed to compare two different phases or scans side-by-side. This feature is instrumental in identifying changes and trends between different scans, thereby streamlining the analysis processpowerful capability enables users to track changes over time, gain valuable insights into project performance, and make informed decisions based on comprehensive data analysis.

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  1. Access Scan Comparison:

    • Select the Compare Results from the Results side bar main menu.

    • In a vulnerability scanning project view, find the ‘Compare Scans’ button.

    • Alternatively, select two scans using the multi-line checkboxes and choose ‘Compare Scans’ from the Actions menu.

  2. Review Comparison Results:

    • The Results Comparison page displays the older scan on the left and the newer scan on the right.

    • This layout facilitates an at-a-glance understanding of the major differences between the two scans.

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Expanded Functionality of Compare Results:

  1. Dedicated Menu Item:

    • Recognizing its growing popularity, "Compare Results" now has its own dedicated menu item for easier access.

  2. Versatility Across Projects:

    • While initially available only for vulnerability scanning projects, the feature has been expanded to encompass all project types.

    • Users can now compare any two phases or scans side-by-side, irrespective of the project type.

Benefits of Using Compare Results:

  • Tracking Progress: Monitor improvements or changes between different scans or project phases.

  • Project Insights: Understand the overall performance of your projects with detailed comparative analysis.

  • Data-Driven Decisions: Leverage the insights gained from comparisons to inform and guide your cybersecurity strategies.

Key Features of Scan Comparison:

  • Side-by-Side ComparisonAnalysis: Directly contrast Contrast two scans to efficiently identify any new, resolved, or persistent ongoing vulnerabilities.

  • Status Recognition: The Platform recognizes issues marked as Continuity: Automatically recognize and apply statuses like False Positive or Accept Risk from previous scans , offering the option to carry forward these statuses to the latest scan.

  • Streamlined Validation: This feature expedites the data Efficient Review: Accelerate the validation phase, allowing users to progress for quicker progression to remediation tasks more quickly.

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Compare Results for Enhanced Analysis:

By leveraging the scan comparison tool expanded "Compare Results" feature on the Platform, users can gain a deeper insights into the effectiveness understanding of their remediation efforts and security posture changes over time. This feature cybersecurity efforts across various types of projects. This tool is essential for maintaining an up-to-date, detailed, and accurate understanding overview of the cybersecurity landscape of your digital assets.

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