What triggers the workflow for 'Vulnerability Response - Scan Vulnerability'?

The workflow for 'Vulnerability Response - Scan Vulnerability' is triggered when a Vulnerability Group is set to Resolved. This option reflects a key aspect of vulnerability management within the ServiceNow platform, where workflows are designed to manage and respond to vulnerabilities effectively based on their current status.

When a Vulnerability Group transitions to a Resolved state, it indicates that the vulnerabilities identified have been addressed or deemed no longer a threat. Triggering the workflow at this point allows for a systematic re-evaluation or rescan of the associated vulnerabilities to confirm their resolution and to ensure that all necessary actions have been taken. This is crucial for maintaining the integrity of the organization's security posture and ensuring that all vulnerabilities are adequately managed.

In contrast, transitioning a Vulnerability Group to Active or encountering detected threats does not initiate this specific workflow. The purpose of the workflow is to manage items that have been resolved, rather than those still active or those newly identified through threat detection. The continuous nature of system scans would also not serve as a trigger but rather represent an ongoing process within the vulnerability management lifecycle, aimed at discovering and assessing vulnerabilities in real time. Thus, the transition to a Resolved state is the right cue for the workflow to take effect, ensuring thorough management and remediation