Authorized Scan

The Authorized Scan tab is found in the left navigation bar at Organization Overview.

The Authorized Scan is a controlled scanning mode that allows organizations to whitelist AttackMetricx scanners inside their firewall or WAF (Web Application Firewall). This ensures that the platform can perform deep scans without being blocked or flagged as malicious traffic.

All authorized scans run through a dedicated IP, meaning every request originates from a single trusted source. This provides maximum control and transparency for security teams, as they can reliably track, monitor, and whitelist scanner activity without confusion.

Why it matters:

• Prevents false blocking of AttackMetricx scanners by firewalls or WAFs.

• Ensures complete coverage by allowing the scan to access assets that would otherwise be hidden behind protection layers.

• Enables deeper validation of exposures, certificates, and configurations with minimal disruption.

• Supports a trusted assessment process, where the scan is recognized as authorized and not an attacker attempt.