Domains and scanning
Run your first scan
Queue an external posture scan for a verified asset.
- Audience
- Analysts and above
- Required role
- Analyst
- Plan availability
- All plans
- Last reviewed
Once you have a verified domain, queue an external posture scan to see Cyber Health Score produce findings and a posture summary.
Prerequisites
- signed-in workspace
- a verified, scan-ready asset
- Analyst, Admin, or Owner role
- remaining monthly scan allowance on your plan
Steps
- Open the asset or Posture workspace for your verified domain.
- Review the current asset status and any previous scan results.
- Select the scan action to queue a new external posture scan.
- Wait for the scan to move from Queued to Running and then Completed.
- Open the dashboard or findings view to review results.
Expected result
The scan completes with an updated posture summary and at least one findings or report view to explore. Treat the score as a prioritisation signal, not a certification.
Troubleshooting
| Issue | What to check |
|---|---|
| Scan button unavailable | Domain verification; asset status; your role |
| Scan stays queued | Allow processing time; see Understand scan states |
| Scan failed | Review the failure message and retry when eligible |
| Monthly limit reached | See Plans and limits for allowances and scan packs |
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