How to Validate a Security Finding When the Scanner Used an Old Asset Address

An address can be reassigned or a system retired between discovery and retesting, making old scanner evidence misleading.

Checks to make

Confirm current asset ownership and DNS mapping within scope, compare scan timestamps with inventory history, and validate the service identity before testing. Close or reassign the finding only with evidence that the original asset and exposure are understood.

When to get help

Vulnerability management can reconcile findings with current asset records. Informatix Systems can assess the symptoms, evidence, and next steps. Contact Informatix Systems to discuss this issue.