Make sure you run all commands as Admin.
For group deployment, have a read of this article.
Please note, each machine must have a unique device name; if you use the same name as an existing internal target, it won't link.
Step 1: Download the agent installer (but don't launch it)
1. Head to the targets page > select Add target > Internal Targets
2. Choose between a Single agent deployment (providing instructions and a link to download the agent for the machine) or Mass deployment (providing the parameters you need for your installation script).
If choosing Single Agent deployment:
3. Enter the details for the machine you wish to scan:
👉 Operating System
👉 Operating System version
👉 Your device name (this must be unique and contain only letters, numbers or hyphens)
👉 (optional) Add any tag(s)
➡️ Hit 'Download agent'
You should see something similar to this:
Step 2: Run the command
👉 Wait for the agent to download (don't open the installer)
👉 Open Command Prompt (as Admin), change to the directory that you downloaded the installer to. If you don't know, then take a look at this section of our Troubleshooting article
👉 Copy the command and run it
Step 3: Reboot the machine
You should see something like this pop up:
What do the statuses mean?
You may notice an amber status under the Latest Activity column, like this:
This status gives an insight into the current status of the installation or linking process.
Status Message | Meaning |
Added. Awaiting agent. | The target has been added to the Intruder portal but the agent is not yet linked and reporting back from the target. |
Agent unlinked/uninstalled. | The agent has been unlinked or removed from the target, this would indicate something has happened locally on the target to remove the connection to Intruder. |
If you have any trouble, please click the button below:
Note: Internal vulnerability scanning is only available to users with a Pro, Premium or Vanguard plan.