Quick-start scans using currently logged on user credentials

You can trigger network vulnerability scans directly from the toolbar without having to perform major configurations as well as without bringing up the new scan wizard. To achieve this:

Screenshot 20 - GFI LANguard N.S.S. new scan toolbar

1. From credentials drop-down list provided in the toolbar select the Currently logged on user option.

Screenshot 21 - GFI LANguard N.S.S. target details toolbar

2. In ‘Scan Target’ drop down, specify the targets to be scanned using these credentials (for example, TMJason, 130.12.1.20-130.12.1.30, etc.).

3. From the ‘Profile’ drop down select the scanning profile to be used for this network vulnerability scan.

4. Click on Scan to initiate the scanning process.