Getting Data into Vulnerability Response
ServiceNow CIS-VR Study Guide
Overview
Vulnerability Response relies on data from third-party vulnerability scanners. Understanding how this data is ingested, parsed, and matched to CMDB records is essential for a functioning VR implementation.
Why It Matters for the Exam
Data Ingestion covers 25% of the CIS-VR exam. This topic tests your knowledge of import processes, data sources, matching rules, and how scanner integrations work.
Key Concepts to Master
1Vulnerability data import process
2Scanner integrations (Qualys, Tenable, Rapid7)
3CI matching rules and strategies
4Data sources configuration
5Import set transforms
6Handling unmatched assets
7Scheduled imports
8Data quality and validation
💡 Exam Tips & Strategy
Focus on the matching process - how vulnerability scanner assets are matched to CMDB CIs. Know what happens when matches fail and how to handle orphan records.
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Practice Questions
25%
Exam Weight
CIS-VR
Certification