Authorized Scan Features on Attackmetricx
What is the Authorized Scan IP Feature?
Attackmetricx introduces a robust security tool known as the "Authorized Scan IP" feature. This functionality is designed to provide users with a specfic IP address dedicated to conducting various types of security scans, including ports scans, technology scans, and vulnerability assessments. the purpose of Authorized Scan is to ensure that these crucial security checks are recognized and premitted by an oragnization's security systems, such as Web Application Firewalls and Firewall Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS).
Benfits of Using Authorized Scan IP Feature
The Authorized Scan IP brings several benefits to enhancing organizational security:
- Seamless Security Assessments: By whitelisting the provided IP address in security solutions, Attackmetricx scans are allowed uninterrupted access, leading to more accurate and continuous security assessments.
- Avoidance of Security Interferences: It ensures that scans conducted via Attackmetricx do not trigger security defenses, which could otherwise lead to false positives or the blocking of legitimate security activities.
- Comprehensive Vulnerability Detection: The feature helps ensure that no potential security threats are overlooked due to interference from security mechanisms, thereby enhancing the overall reliability and depth of the security scans.
How to enable the Authorized Scan IP?
To activate the Authorized Scan feature in Attackmetricx, users follow these steps:
- Log in into Attackmetricx account by entering your credentials ( Username, Passwords).
- Navigate the Settings menu, once you logged in, find the "Settings" option, find in the dashboard's sidebar. Under this, look for the "Authorized Scan".
- Turn On Authorized Scan In the “Authorized Scan” section, there will typically be a toggle switch or a button labelled “Turn Authorized Scan On”. Clicking this will activate the feature and display the dedicated IP address.
- Whitelist the IP Address Once the IP address is displayed, you should enter this address into the whitelist settings of your security systems, such as your firewall and other intrusion detection systems.
By enabling the Authorized Scan IP
feature, organizations can ensure their security scanning activities are both
effective and efficient, providing a crucial layer of security that adapts
seamlessly with existing systems to offer comprehensive protection against
vulnerabilities.
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