Vulnerability Scan Checklist Worksheet

Vulnerability Scan Checklist Worksheet

Scan Date:

MM/DD/YYYY

Checklist Completed By: First Last, Role (Email: )

Instructions/ Purpose

Ensure each of the below tasks are completed when performing vulnerability scans as required by the organization’s defined scanning frequency, trigger events (e.g., system changes, incident response), or other relevant procedures.

This checklist is designed to ensure that all appropriate assets are included in the scan, the scan is properly configured and executed, results are accurately analyzed and documented, remediation and tracking efforts are consistently managed, and supporting evidence is retained to meet compliance and continuous monitoring requirements.

Follow this checklist in conjunction with your vulnerability scanning procedures, system inventory processes, and Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) management protocols to maintain an effective vulnerability management program.

Capture notes for each task as necessary directly under the corresponding item or at the end. Use these notes to document context, issues encountered, decisions made, or additional actions taken that support the scan activity and provide traceability.

Vulnerability Scan Checklist

Preparation Phase

Execution Phase

• Review Scheduled Scan Window

• Confirm this scan aligns with your organization’s defined scanning frequency or trigger event.

• Validate Target Asset Listing

• Ensure the list of assets to be scanned is up-to-date.

(Refer to the Hardware Inventory in FutureFeed if needed.)

• Confirm Scanner Configuration

• Verify scanner settings are in accordance with internal scan standards (e.g., credentialed scan, full port range, authenticated access, etc.).

• Notify Stakeholders (if required)

• Inform system owners or relevant personnel of potential impact during the scan window.

• Initiate Vulnerability Scan

• Launch the scan against validated targets using approved tools.

• Monitor Scan Progress

• Ensure completion without errors or interruptions.

EIEE

Vulnerability Scan Checklist Worksheet

Post-Scan Analysis Phase

Remediation Tracking Phase

Monitoring & Closure

Notes / Comments

• Verify Scan Results are Collected

• Export or archive scan results for analysis and evidence.

• Conduct Initial Report Analysis

• Review results for false positives, environment-specific context, and prioritize findings.

• Document Key Metrics

• Capture total vulnerabilities, count by severity, and number of repeat findings.

• Report Summary to [ROLE]

• Provide overview to Security Manager, ISSM, or other designated roles.

• Identify RACI Responsibility for Each Finding

• Tag Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, and Informed parties for remediation.

• Communicate Open Findings

• Notify asset owners and implementors of identified vulnerabilities.

• Log Findings in FutureFeed POA&M

• For each unresolved item, create or update a POA&M record in FutureFeed.

• Set Due Dates

• Align each POA&M item’s due date with remediation timeframes defined in the Risk Management Policy.

• Track Progress to Resolution

• Monitor task and POA&M status until marked complete.

• Review Closure Evidence

• Require validation output-such as a clean follow-up scan, configuration change, screenshot, or patching report.

• Request Extension (if needed) If remediation is delayed, update the POA&M description to explain the delay and include the new planned completion date and justification.

• Document Lessons Learned or Trends

• Update internal documentation or brief teams on repeated findings, patterns, or procedural gaps.

Revision History

2026-08-20 — Darren Rush

Merge pull request #2 from safire-dev/dev (16cb681)

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