(New) On-Demand Scanning
In this article, you will find:
Navigation guidance for accessing the On-Demand scanning feature.
Key information about conducting an On-Demand scan.
Note: Each organisation is provided set number of On-Demand Scans as part of their subscription package, and conducting a scan on an environment will use up one of these entitlements. If additional scans are required, please contact a member of the support team.
Accessing the On-Demand Area
The On-Demand Scanning feature works in parallel to Continuous Monitoring, allowing you to carry out instant point-in-time scans for additional peace-of-mind.
On-Demand scans can be started from within the Integrations page, which can be accessed by either selecting Integrations on from the main navigation bar, as shown below:
Or, by navigating to Scanning > Continuous Monitoring, and then selecting Manage Connections, as shown below:
Conducting an On-Demand Scan
Once on the Integrations page, search for your connected platform (e.g., Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace). Once you find the specific integration you wish to scan, select the Manage button.
To scan a connection, press the ellipsis '...' button located to the right of the connection you wish to scan, then select Manage, as shown below:
Once selected, a side panel will appear containing details of the chosen connection. Please find an example of this view below:
Within the Settings section, you can view the number of On-Demand scans you are entitled to, and how many you have remaining. To begin a new scan, simply click the Run On-Demand Scan button.
In addition to triggering manual On-Demand scans, this side panel serves as the control centre for your active integration. From here, you can view essential connection details - such as your current license type and Connector ID - while also managing your Continuous Monitoring preferences. This includes the ability to easily enable or disable automated background scan and adjust their recurring frequency to ensure your environment stays aligned with your compliance schedule. Once you have updated your status or frequency simply click Save Changes to apply your new settings.
Viewing On-Demand Scan Results
The results of an On-Demand scan are treated the same as a regular Continuous Monitoring scan. The Scan History table will provide a previous scan outcomes, providing the start and end times of the scans, current status of the scan, and the overall compliance of the scanned areas, represented in percentage form.
The full results of any Continuous Monitoring or On-Demand scans can be viewed in the Compliance History area of the platform, accessible by selecting the Click here link provided above the Scan History table, as shown in the example below:
