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      How do I include or exclude a specific vulnerability in a scan profile?

      To include or exclude specific vulnerabilities, you will need to choose the appropriate vulnerability tests in the scan profile.

      Good to know

      • The "Holm Security Scan profile - Standard" scan profile includes complete coverage of vulnerabilities out of the box.
      • Only the specific vulnerability test will be used when adding a test under include.
      • Most tests have dependencies, these will automatically be included when customizing your profile.
      1. Log in to the Security Center.
      2. Click Scan network > Scan profiles.
      3. Click +Add scan profile
      4. Click the headline Vulnerabilities in the new window.
        • Include
          To scan for specific vulnerabilities, you can search and choose the category name, vulnerability name, or HID you are interested in. This allows you to customize your scan and focus on specific areas of concern.
        • Exclude
          To exclude specific vulnerabilities in your scan, add them to the exclusion list. You can exclude single HIDs or entire categories. 
          Click Scan settings, and scroll down to Vulnerability Detection.
      5. Once the categories and vulnerabilities have been selected, click OK.
      6. Done! The profile is now ready to be used for scanning.