Device discovery is a feature that allows you to automatically locate and map network assets, such as servers, workstations, appliances, and various devices, from a defined IP range. This functionality is essential for keeping the device inventory updated and ensuring that all assets are properly managed and monitored by the platform.
Functionalities
- Scanning devices within an IP range.
- Identifying device groups and their respective credentials.
- Applying specific plugins during discovery.
- Ability to retrieve out-of-band (OOB) information.
- Automatic import of devices and credentials.
- Scheduling the scan execution recurrently.
Applicability
Device discovery is recommended for environments with a large number of assets distributed across the network. It allows the security team to have continuous visibility over existing devices and their respective credentials, promoting more effective management.
Use cases
- Discovering unmanaged devices on the network.
- Updating the device and credential inventory in the vault.
- Automating the monitoring of new machines added to the infrastructure.
- Applying policies based on the device type or location.