Understanding network discovery tasks
Network discovery tasks are used to scan and monitor networks for SSL certificates. Scans can discover public and private SSL certificates regardless of the issuing Certificate Authority (CA). They can be configured to run on a set schedule for periodic scanning.
Once discovered, certificates are automatically added to the certificate bucket associated with the discovery task that found them. If the bucket is configured with assignment rules, the certificates are automatically assigned to the associated organization and department.
Discovery tasks can be configured to scan the following:
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Public networks — A Cloud agent is utilized to scan targeted public networks. This method does not require the installation of a network agent.
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Private networks — A network agent is installed and used to scan your targeted private networks.
For more information about network agents, see Understanding network agents.
Network discovery tasks can be managed on the
page.![Network Discovery Tasks page](_images/network-discovery-tasks-page.png)
The following table describes the settings and controls of the Network Discovery Tasks page.
Column | Description |
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ID |
The unique alpha-numeric identifier of the discovery task. |
Name |
The name of the discovery task. |
Agent |
The agent assigned to run the discovery task. |
Certificate Bucket |
The certificate bucket used to group certificates discovered by the task. |
Ranges to Scan |
The ranges included in the discovery task scans. |
Status |
The status of the most recent scan. |
Schedule |
The frequency at which the discovery task is configured to run. |
Last Scanned |
The date and time of the most recent discovery task scan. |
Table controls |
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Filter |
Enables you to sort the table information using custom filters. |
Group |
Enables you to sort the table information using predefined groups. |
Refresh |
Refreshes the information presented in the table. |
Download CSV |
Downloads the table information as a |
Manage Columns |
Enables you to select which table columns to display. |
Admin controls |
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Add |
Opens the Add Network Discovery Task dialog where you can add a new discovery task. |
Import |
Opens the Import Network Discovery Task dialog where you can import discovery tasks in bulk using a |
Delete |
Removes the selected discovery task. |
Edit |
Opens the Edit Network Discovery Task dialog where you can manage an existing discovery task. |
Scan |
Initiates a scan with the selected discovery task. |
Cancel |
Cancels an in-progress scan with the selected discovery task. |
History |
Opens the History of task dialog where you can view the history of the selected discovery task’s scans and certificates discovered. |
View Audit |
Opens the Network Discovery Task Audit dialog where you can view or download audit logs. |