Universal Importer - Field Mapping

Streamlining Data Integration with Universal Importer on the Platform

The Universal Importer feature on the Platform offers a versatile solution for importing custom vulnerability data that is not natively supported. This tool allows for the easy mapping of spreadsheet data to the Platform's fields, ensuring a seamless and efficient data integration process.

If you have data that needs to be imported into the Platform but is not currently supported natively by the platform, the universal importer offers a solution. With this feature, you can import any spreadsheet containing your vulnerability data, map the necessary fields, save the template for future use, and import the data directly into the Platform. By utilizing the universal importer, you can enjoy all the benefits and enhanced visibility that the Platform provides. With only a few mandatory fields to map and the ability to save configurations for future use, importing any vulnerability data into the Platform becomes a time-saving and straightforward process.

Benefits of the Universal Importer:

  • Import Custom Data Flexibly: Import any spreadsheet containing vulnerability data, regardless of its original format.

  • Field Mapping: Accurately map your spreadsheet fields to the corresponding fields in the Platform.

  • Save Templates for Future Use: Configure and save your field mapping as a template, streamlining future data imports.

  • Efficiency and Ease: With only a few mandatory fields required for mapping, the import process is both time-saving and user-friendly.

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How to Use the Universal Importer:

  1. Prepare Your Spreadsheet:

    • Organize your vulnerability data in a spreadsheet format.

  2. Access the Importer:

    • In the Platform, navigate to ‘Settings’, then select ‘Import Mapping’.

  3. Create a New Mapping:

    • Click ‘New Mapping’ to start a new configuration. Give it a name for easy identification.

  4. Upload Your File:

    • Use the upload option to add your data file to the Platform.

  5. Map the Fields:

    • The Platform provides a 5-line data preview. Map the required fields from your spreadsheet to the corresponding Platform fields.

  6. Save the Configuration:

    • After mapping the fields, save the configuration as a template. This saves time for similar future imports.

  7. Initiate the Import:

    • Start the import process using the quick importer or phase/scan level importer. Your spreadsheet data will be integrated directly into the Platform.

The universal importer in the Platform empowers users to import custom vulnerability data, providing flexibility and compatibility with diverse data sources. By streamlining the import process and enabling template saving, the Platform ensures efficient and accurate data integration, enhancing overall vulnerability management.