FAQ

Why should I white list the IPs requested by Beyond Security?
We will test your IPs by sending thousands of queries (tests) from our IP addresses . A hacker will use a botnet to send one query (attack) to your IP from ...
Thu, 6 May, 2021 at 11:36 PM
Why does Terminal Services show up as a medium risk?
Terminal services is considered to be 'medium risk' by us. I'll explain the rationale and then follow up with an explanation how to indicate t...
Wed, 7 Apr, 2021 at 5:32 AM
How to Create an Organization?
As a user you have the option to create organizations or leave it in default mode . In the case one person or division of your company is using the scanner...
Fri, 7 May, 2021 at 4:26 AM
How do I download a report via the JSON interface?
Once you have issued a command and have asked the system to provide you with (for example) an XML report using the following short-form code: my %hashIt...
Wed, 7 Apr, 2021 at 5:19 AM
How to Set Default Permissions for New Objects?
The default permissions option assigns any new objects the user creates to the users who have been assigned to them. This includes new scans, organizations ...
Fri, 7 May, 2021 at 4:38 AM
How do I manually update the AVDS II?
Manual Update Process For AVDS Information Server and Local Scanning Server In normal configuration IS and LSS units request updates from Beyond Sec...
Wed, 7 Apr, 2021 at 5:36 AM
How to change alarm status?
1. Log in to the system with administrative privileges. 2. Click DevOps mode. 3. Click Admin › Alarms. A list of alarms will appear. 4. Click on the...
Wed, 7 Apr, 2021 at 5:54 AM
What is the best way to configure scans?
From our experience it is best to have the smallest classes of scans, so rather than scan /14 or /8 which could be a lot of hosts, scan at most /24 (class...
Fri, 7 May, 2021 at 4:23 AM
How Do I See Historical Scan Reports?
Reports can be viewed in the Summary Feature.  Log into the system and click DevOps.  Click the Results tab and then summary The next screen wil...
Fri, 7 May, 2021 at 4:21 AM
How can I mitigate "ICMP Timestamp"?
Here is how to filter out the ICMP timestamp requests (type 13) and replies (type 14) based on your platform: HP-UX Execute the following command: n...
Wed, 7 Apr, 2021 at 6:02 AM