What are the primary scan types utilized in the security center?

The primary scan types utilized in a security center are crucial for identifying vulnerabilities and ensuring compliance with established security standards. The discovery scan assists in identifying active devices and services within a network, helping to understand the environment better for further security assessments. IAVA (Information Assurance Vulnerability Alerts) scan focuses on identifying vulnerabilities based on alerts received from authoritative sources. Meanwhile, STIG (Security Technical Implementation Guides) scans support compliance by verifying that configurations of systems align with security guidelines prescribed by the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) or equivalent standards.

This combination of scans—discovery, IAVA, and STIG—provides a comprehensive approach to assessing the security posture of the network, ensuring vulnerabilities are identified and systems are in line with necessary compliance standards, thus forming the backbone of a proactive security strategy.