Vulnerability Database Configuration


What is Vulnerability Database ?

The vulnerability database is a baseline against which the enterprise network vulnerabilities, are determined. This database is collated by acquiring information from security bulletins/errata from many of the Internet's largest and most comprehensive databases for security exposures and vulnerabilities. This information is further thoroughly analyzed and filled-up with relevant information for vulnerability assessment.

The vulnerability database is finally published in the Central Repository Server (CRS), from where it is updated to the enterprise site on request from the ScanFi client.

The database is periodically updated with latest information and placed in the CRS. Therefore, it is best advised to update  the database periodically in order to be in sync with the latest patch related information.

What does the Vulnerability Database comprise of ?

The vulnerability database contains detailed information about publicly known security vulnerabilities and exposures , which are grouped under 'Vulnerability DB' and provides :

The Vulnerability Database also contain Windows Patch related information, which are grouped separately under 'Patch DB' and provides :

When should it be updated ? 

Updating the database immediately

From the web interface of ScanFi, click on the 'Update Now! ' link in the Home page. Your ScanFi Home page will indicate Vulnerability Database is Up-to-date once the update is complete. Alternatively, visit Admin  » Vulnerability Updates. Click on the 'Update Vulnerability Database Now' button to trigger immediate update of ScanFi vulnerability database.

Scheduling Vulnerability Update

Visit the Admin » Vulnerability Updates for automatic scheduling for vulnerability updates.

Viewing Vulnerability Database

You can view the Vulnerability Database either from Home >> Vulnerability DB (link) or from Reports >> Vulnerability Knowledge Base .

Viewing Patch Database

You can view the Patch Database either from Home >> Patch DB (link) or from Reports >> Patches Knowledge Base .


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