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Qualys vulnerability trigger scan subWorkflow

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 - T...

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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 1. Start VM Scan in Qualys: Initiates the scan with specified parameters. 2. Convert XML to JSON: Converts the scan results from XML format to JSON. 3. Fetch Scan Results: Retrieves scan results from Qualys. 4. Check if Scan Finished: Verifies whether the scan is complete. 5. Loop Mechanism: Handles the repetitive checking of the scan status. 6. Slack Notifications: Posts updates and results to Slack.

Relevant Links - [Qualys API Documentation](https://qualysguard.qg2.apps.qualys.com/qwebhelp/foportal/apidoc/scans/index.htmt=vmscans%2Flaunchvmscan.htm) - [Qualys Platform Documentation](https://www.qualys.com/platform-identification/) - [Parent workflow link](https://n8n.io/workflows/2510-enhance-security-operations-with-the-qualys-slack-shortcut-bot/) - [Link to Report Generator Subworkflow](https://n8n.io/workflows/2512-qualys-scan-slack-report-subworkflow/)