Scanning techniques

How do I run a scan with potentially dangerous tests?

Holm Security provides the option to conduct more intensive tests on your network environment. If you want to perform a potentially dangerous test, follow the steps below.

Learn more about potentially dangerous tests

To better understand the subject, please read the following article.
https://support.holmsecurity.com/knowledge/what-are-potentially-dangerous-test-and-tests-that-perform-active-break-in-attempts

  1. Log in to the Security Center.
  2. Click Scan network > Scan profiles.
  3. Create a new profile or Edit an existing profile. 
  4. Go to Vulnerabilities and scroll down to Stability.
  5. De-select the box for Skip potentially dangerous tests
  6. Click OK to save your settings. 
  7. You can now proceed to configure your scan. To learn the necessary steps for scheduling a scan, refer to our comprehensive guide here:
    https://support.holmsecurity.com/knowledge/how-do-i-schedule-a-scan
  8. Done!

Warning regarding potentially dangerous tests

The category Potentially dangerous tests might prove to be harmful to your environment. Holm Security recommends testing a very limited selection of assets and slowly scaling up. To ensure potentially harmful effects don't occur in several parts of the environment simultaneously.