What should you expect in the first 30 days as an Edgescan customer?

You should expect to get a breakdown of how you can get enabled in the Edgescan platform, who to contact for help and how to get your first set of results.

Version Number: v1.0.1

Published Date: 16 Apr 2024

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Introduction

Welcome to the world of Edgescan, a cutting-edge solution for vulnerability management, web application security, external attack surface management & penetration testing as a service. This guide will walk you through the essential steps to get started with Edgescan, ensuring you harness the full potential of this powerful technology.

Account Setup

• Begin by asking your superuser to create you an account.

• Follow the guided setup process to configure your account settings.

• Verify and authenticate your account to ensure secure access.

• We recommend setting up multi-factor authentication, OTP is the recommended setup.

Dashboard Orientation

• Upon logging in, familiarize yourself with the intuitive Edgescan dashboard.

• Explore the main features, including dashboards, vulnerabilities, EASM, reporting, account settings and configuration options.

• Take note of key navigation elements for efficient usage.

Creating other users

• If you are a privileged user, you may need to create your organisations Edgescan users.

• Define the role of the user, the default roles are:

  • Superuser - can administer users and all aspects of the platform.

  • Editor user - cannot administer users, can do everything else a superuser can do.

  • Viewer user - cannot administer users, can view all default resources in edgescan.

Create your first asset

• You can create assets in the UI using the plus symbol in the Assets page.

• Define the scope of the scan, specifying targets and any exclusions.

• Customize scan settings based on your organization's requirements.

Configure Your Scan

• Set up your first vulnerability scan by navigating to the Asset page.

• Define the scope of the scan, specifying targets and any exclusions.

• Here is a breakdown of the assessment stages.

Initiate a Scan

• Once configured, press “start scan” on the Calendar.

• Monitor the progress of the scan within the Platform.

• Edgescan's automated scanning capabilities will comprehensively assess your web applications and infrastructure.

Review Scan Results

• Access detailed scan results through the Vulnerabilities page.

• Understand the risk levels of vulnerabilities detected.

• You can filter your vulnerabilities by risk, and cross-section them by intelligence such as CISA KEV list, EPSS score.

• Utilize filters and sorting options to prioritize and address critical issues.

Remediation Guidance

• Leverage Edgescan's actionable insights to guide your remediation efforts.

• Access detailed information on each vulnerability, along with recommended steps to mitigate risks.

• Collaborate with your team to address identified issues efficiently.

• Once remediation has completed, you can initiate a retest of one or many vulnerabilities in Edgescan.

Integrate with Your Workflow

• Enhance your workflow by integrating Edgescan with other tools and platforms.

• Edgescan swagger documentation is available here.

Continuous Monitoring

• Embrace the power of continuous monitoring with scheduled scans.

• Set up recurring scans to ensure your environment remains secure over time.

• Receive automated reports to stay informed about the security posture of your applications.