Performing the first security scans

Out of the box, GFI LANguard N.S.S. includes default configuration settings that allow you to run immediate scans soon after the installation is complete.

Screenshot 14 - New scan wizard

To perform the first scans, select one of the following scan options:

•	‘Local computer scan’ – Use this option to enumerate all the vulnerabilities and missing patches on the local computer i.e. the computer on which GFI LANguard N.S.S. is installed. This option is strongly recommended for first-time users.

•	‘Complete network scan’ – Use this option to enumerate all the vulnerabilities and missing patches on the entire local domain. This option can be time consuming.

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‘Custom scan’ – Use this option to enumerate system information without including vulnerabilities and missing patches. On choosing this option, you will be directed to the new default scan wizard. For more information on how to start a new default scan please refer to the ‘Performing a security scan using default settings’ section in this chapter of the manual.

Following a network security scan it is important to identify which areas and systems require immediate attention. For more information refer to the 'Getting started: Analyzing the security scan results' chapter in this manual.