Getting Started

This section explains how to perform the basic tasks required to use the Managed Services Platform. It is intended for both security professionals and software developers who are administering these tests.

The following topics are listed in the recommended sequence for basic setup and administration of Managed Services:

• Viewing your test services
• Creating a test target
• Scheduling a test target
• Retrieving a test report

Prerequisites:

This tutorial also assumes that an Administrator has completed the following tasks:

• Added you as a user or enabled SAML authentication, as described in the Managed Services Platform Authentication Guide.
• Set you up with the proper access permissions.

• Provided you with the Okta portal link or URL where you can access Managed Services.

• Viewing Your Services
  As part of the Managed Services Platform onboarding process, your organization has purchased services. When you log in to the portal, your organization’s purchased services are listed on the SERVICE > My Services page, as shown below.

• Creating a Target
  Targets are the applications that will be tested with services that have been purchased. You need to create a target in the Platform before you can schedule a test to assess the target for vulnerabilities.
• Scheduling a Test
  To assess a target for vulnerabilities, you'll need to schedule a test.
• Test Management
  Use the TEST panel to manage tests.

Parent topic:Managed Services Platform User Guide