What are informed scanning capabilities in Security Center designed to improve?

Informed scanning capabilities in Security Center are designed to improve scanning efficiency. This feature allows the scanning process to be more targeted and effective by using information about the network environment, such as asset characteristics and vulnerabilities. By leveraging existing data and context about the assets, informed scanning can prioritize and adapt scans based on the specific needs and conditions of the network, leading to quicker and more relevant scan results.

This results in reduced scan times and minimizes the load on network resources when compared to traditional scanning methods that may treat all assets uniformly, regardless of their unique characteristics. Consequently, informed scanning enhances the overall effectiveness of vulnerability management by enabling organizations to focus their efforts on the most critical assets and vulnerabilities while still maintaining comprehensive coverage across the network.