This is the scheduler where you can configure your Scan, Patch, and Report schedules.
The scheduler is available at both the company and global level.
Global Scheduler - Table of Contents
Global Scheduler - Overview
Global Scheduler is where you configure the automatic schedule for the Scan Scheduler, Patch Scheduler, and Report Scheduler.
Global Scheduler - Details
Scan Scheduler
The Scan Scheduler configures your scan jobs to take place automatically.
Scheduled Scan Examples | ||||
Scan Job Name | Scan Type | Frequency | Target Time | Agent Type |
Daily Full Scan - All Companies (Includes Active Directory, Compliance, Firewall, and Network Scans) (Allows you to select specific Discovery Settings based on the selected agent.) | Full Scan | Once Per Day | During business hours, we want assets to be online for scanning | Probe |
Daily ASM Scan - All Companies | Attack Surface Mapper | Once Per Day | After hours, any time | Non-Agent Scan |
Daily External Scan - All Companies | External Scan | Once Per Day | After hours, any time | Non-Agent Scan |
Weekly Compliance Scan - All Companies (Only needed if you are not using the Probe - Full Scan option) | Compliance | Once Per Week | During business hours, we want assets to be online for scanning | Lightweight or Probe Agent |
NOTE: Lightweight Agent scans are happening automatically and do not require the scheduler; you can adjust the LWA Agent Scan Interval at Overview > Settings > LW Agent Scan Interval menu
Scan Schedules that are configured will display the following data fields:
Field | Description |
|---|---|
Is Active | Displays an icon to indicate if the schedule is Active or Inactive  |
Scheduler Name | Displays the name of the scheduler. |
Scan Type | Displays the scheduler Scan Type selected; Full Scan, Network Scan, or Active Directory Scan. |
Scheduler | Displays the frequency of the scheduler; every_day, every_hour, etc. |
Scheduled Time | Displays the scheduled time for the scheduler. |
Created | Displays the date/time stamp when the scheduler was created. |
Updated | Displays the date/time stamp when the scheduler was last updated. |
Patch Scheduler
Here you will see any configured patch policies and have options to Edit or Delete them using the three-dot action menu.
If you do not have any records here, you can tap the Add button to create a new patch schedule policy.
Complete all the required fields and tap save when done.
Report Scheduler
NOTE: You must configure an Email integration under integrations to email reports from ConnectSecure using the Report Scheduler
View the scheduled reports in the table view; tap the Add button to create a new record.
Complete the required fields and tap save to create the schedule.
Include Tags or Exclude Tags allows you to filter down the report accordingly.
The Select Report field will be filtered based on the selected Format Types.
Please note that the password field is optional. If you choose to enter a password, the report email contents will be encrypted. The recipient will need to enter the password to view the results. The email report will be sent as plain text if no password is entered.
You can see the Encrypted status from the table view:
Global Scheduler - Action Toolbar Overview
Global Scheduler - Action Toolbar Actions
Add Scheduler
Define the parameters for your scheduled scan and tap the Save button when completed.
Toggle the Company Type to the Allowed or Denied Companies options to include or exclude specific companies from the schedule.
You can use the Active toggle to enable or disable the schedule.
Edit Scheduler
You must select one record, then tap the Edit Scheduler icon to edit the parameters.
Tap the Save button once desired changes are completed; otherwise, tap Cancel to back out.
Remove Scheduler
You must select at least one schedule, then tap the Remove Scheduler icon to delete the schedule.
You must tap the Yes on the confirmation box to complete the removal; otherwise, click Cancel to back out and keep the schedule.
Scan Scheduler Jobs
Tap to view the historical Scan Job(s) and their progress.
Patch Scheduler Jobs
Tap to view the Patch Scheduler Jobs with Company Names.
Alerts
Tap to view the timeline style, System Events.
Patch Scheduler
NOTE: You need to enable Patch Status before any patching works.
If you have any configured Scheduler records, they will appear in the Patch Scheduler window along with the count.
Patch Schedules that are configured will display the following data fields:
Field | Description |
|---|---|
Is Active | Displays an icon to indicate if the schedule is Active or Inactive  |
Scheduler Name | Displays the name of the scheduler. |
Scan Type | Displays the scheduler Scan Type selected; Full Scan, Network Scan, or Active Directory Scan. |
Scheduler | Displays the frequency of the scheduler; every_day, every_hour, etc. |
Scheduled Time | Displays the scheduled time for the scheduler. |
Created | Displays the date/time stamp when the scheduler was created. |
Updated | Displays the date/time stamp when the scheduler was last updated. |
Add Patch Scheduler
Define the parameters for your scheduled patch and tap the Save button when completed.
You can use the Active toggle to enable or disable the schedule.
Tap the Save button once desired changes are completed; otherwise, tap Cancel to back out.
Tap the Action dot here. You can Edit and Delete the Scheduler icon to edit and Delete the parameters.
You must tap the Yes on the confirmation box to complete the removal; otherwise, click Cancel to back out and keep the schedule.
Patch Scheduler Jobs
Tap to view the historical Scan Job(s) and their progress.
Tap the Created date to see additional details.
Alerts
Tap to view the timeline style, System Events.
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