Qualys Vulnerability Trigger Scan SubWorkflow

Description

This workflow is triggered by a parent workflow initiated via a Slack shortcut. Upon activation, it collects input from a modal window in Slack and initiates a vulnerability scan using the Qualys API.

Key Features
Trigger:** Launched by a parent workflow through a Slack shortcut with modal input.
API Integration:** Utilizes the Qualys API for vulnerability scanning.
Data Conversion:** Converts XML scan results to JSON for further processing.
Loop Mechanism:** Continuously checks the scan status until completion.
Slack Notifications:** Posts scan summary and detailed results to a specified Slack channel.

Workflow Nodes
Start VM Scan in Qualys: Initiates the scan with specified parameters.
Convert XML to JSON: Converts the scan results from XML format to JSON.
Fetch Scan Results: Retrieves scan results from Qualys.
Check if Scan Finished: Verifies whether the scan is complete.
Loop Mechanism: Handles the repetitive checking of the scan status.
Slack Notifications: Posts updates and results to Slack.


Relevant Links
Qualys API Documentation
Qualys Platform Documentation
Parent workflow link
Link to Report Generator Subworkflow