How do I optimize scans for sensitive environments?

In a highly sensitive environment with challenging-to-access targets, the primary goal is to conduct a careful scan to identify vulnerabilities while minimizing potential disruptions. 

Recommended scan profile settings

Port Selection: Choose the "Light" port list, representing the most used ports, to ensure a comprehensive assessment of vulnerabilities while reducing scan time and minimizing potential disruptions in a sensitive environment. 

Customizable scanner configurations

• Scan Intensity: Opt for "Low Intensity" to prioritize network politeness and minimize potential disruptions in a sensitive environment. This mode ensures a slower but more considerate scan. 
• Hosts to Scan in Parallel: Select "Low" intensity to scan one host at a time. This approach is suited for sensitive environments where minimizing network impact is a priority. 
• Processes to Run in Parallel: Set to "Low" to run only one plugin or test at a time on each host, reducing the potential for disruptions in this highly sensitive setting. 
• Packet Delay: Configure the "Packet Delay" to "High" (e.g., 400 ms) to introduce longer delays between probes, further emphasizing network politeness while maintaining a comprehensive scan. 
• Host Timeout: You can adjust the default 8-hour timeout in the Low template to an extended 10-hour value, providing scanners maximum time for thorough port scanning, especially in environments with challenging-to-reach targets.