How to improve scan time

Optimizing scan times is a continuous process of refinement. After you verify scan coverage and identify factors that may be increasing scan times, refer to the sections in this document for strategies that can help shorten scan duration and improve scan efficiency.

Use test optimization

In Test policy and optimization, choose a faster optimization level, such as Fast, Faster, or Fastest. This can significantly reduce the duration of the Test stage. For a more complete scan, use a lower optimization level or select No optimization.

Limit the scan scope

To reduce the amount of content that AppScan tests, limit the scan to specific URLs, directories, or hosts. For example, use include and exclude paths to focus the scan on the areas that matter most.

Use the appropriate scan mode

In some scenarios, a partial scan or a scan with a time limit can be more effective than a full site scan. These options can help you get results sooner, especially during early development or regression testing.

Adjust Explore settings

If the Explore stage takes too long, review the Explore options and multi-step settings. Reducing unnecessary requests or focusing on the most relevant pages can shorten the overall scan.

Identify time-consuming pages

Review the list of time-consuming pages. To shorten future scans, consider excluding these URLs. To identify the pages or URLs that take the most time to scan, review the scan logs and configuration settings.

Understand the trade-offs

Faster scans can reduce test depth and issue coverage. Use a faster setting when speed is important, and run a more complete scan later to validate the results.