Vulnerability scanning, Provided scan definitions, Scanning for vulnerabilities – HP Insight Vulnerability and Patch Manager Software User Manual
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Vulnerability scanning
This section provides an overview of setting up and using the Vulnerability and Patch Management
Pack scanning functionality.
Vulnerability scanning is powered by technology from the Patchlink Corporation’s STAT Scanner.
Patchlink Corporation is an international communications equipment company focused on providing
mission-critical assured communications for commercial and government customers.
Patchlink Corporation’s STAT network security solutions are backed by decades of expertise in
information security. STAT vulnerability management products provide proactive protection of
information and computer networks from hackers, viruses, worms, and other threats.
Provided scan definitions
Vulnerability and Patch Management Pack provides a large variety of scan definitions. These scans
can be used to search for vulnerabilities or modified to suit the specific needs of your environment.
For specific information about the provided scan definitions, see the “
Management Pack provided scan definitions
To use the provided scan definitions, see the instructions in the “
Scanning for vulnerabilities
To perform a vulnerability scan:
1.
Select Diagnose>Vulnerability and Patch Management>Scan>Scan for Vulnerabilities.
2.
Select the target systems to scan either by selecting a group from the dropdown list or by
selecting the checkbox next to individual systems.
3.
Click Apply.