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Scan findings

A finding is a reference to a record that has violated a rule from a check on the instance. You can find the source record and additional information about the triggered rules, and how to resolve the finding.

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Security scanner tab in the Security Center

Navigate to the Findings tab to view scan findings in a list. The cards above the list provide a count of the findings that match specific criteria listed on the card. Select any of these cards to filter the list to show only those that match the criteria.

Select the +Create task button to create a Security Task to resolve a finding. This button appears both on the list and within the finding record. For details on Security Tasks, see Security Tasks.

Scan findings

Select a link under the Created column to view a finding record, which displays granular details related to a specific finding.

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Scan finding record
  • Category

    Security category associated with the scan. For example, access control or malicious code.

  • Priority

    Severity of the security risk: 1 is highest priority while 4 is lowest.

  • Mute Reason

    Reason for muting the finding.

  • Source

    Date the finding was created.

  • Description

    Brief explanation of the scan.

  • Details

    Specific instructions and context related to the record that the finding was raised for.

  • Resolution Details

    Instructions on how to resolve issues reported by the scan.

Findings can be muted by selecting the Mute / Unmute button. When muting a scan finding, you're prompted a reason for muting the finding. Findings muted in the last six months are available in the muted findings card in the Scan Findings page.

Parent Topic:Security scanner