Run an Insurability Scan

Step 2: Run an Insurability Scan & Review Results

The perimeter scan evaluates your client's internet-facing assets and produces a Cyber Insurability Posture Score (CIPScore): a rating that shows how ready they are for cyber insurance. Inscora scans automatically at three points: when you first create a client, every 30 days after that, and whenever you trigger a manual scan.

Automatic Scan on Client Creation

When you create a new client (see Step 1: Add a Client), Inscora runs discovery and a perimeter scan from the domain you provided. No manual action needed; results show up on the client page as the scan completes.

Running a Manual Scan

To re-scan a client (for example, after they've made security improvements):

Navigate to the client's page and scroll down to the CIPScore Detail tab.

Click the "Start Scan" button in the top-right of the CIPScore Detail section.

A "Launch Scan" confirmation dialog will appear, showing the domain that discovery and scanning will be initiated from. Click "Scan" to proceed, or "Cancel" to abort.

The "Start Scan" button will change to indicate the scan is in progress. Results will appear automatically when the scan completes.

Note: How long does a scan take?
Usually fast, but it can take a few minutes depending on how many internet-facing assets your client has. You don't need to stay on the page; results will be ready when you come back.

Recurring Scans

Inscora automatically re-scans every client every 30 days. This keeps CIPScores current without any manual effort on your part. When a recurring scan completes, the CIPScore and all category validations are updated with the latest data.

Because scanning is continuous, you don't need to wait until a renewal date is approaching to address gaps. As insurer requirements evolve or new issues surface, you and your client can make improvements throughout the year and see the results reflected in the CIPScore well before the renewal window opens.

You can always trigger a manual scan on top of the 30-day cycle, for example after a client has addressed issues and you want to verify the improvements right away. Manual scans reset the 30-day timer.

Tip: Notifications for scan changes
You can configure notifications to alert you when a recurring scan detects significant changes in a client's posture. See Personal Settings to manage your notification preferences.

Reviewing the Results

Once the scan completes, the CIPScore Detail section displays a breakdown of your client's cyber insurability posture across several categories. Each category receives its own score and validation summary.

CIPScore Detail section showing category cards with scores and insurability validations

CIPScore breakdown by security category.

For a complete walkthrough of what each category means, how scores are calculated, and how to interpret scan results, see Understanding the Cyber Insurability Posture Score.

Tip: Use Explain to understand scan results
Every validation in the CIPScore detail view has an Explain button. Click it to get an AI-generated briefing tailored to your client's specific situation: what was found, why it matters for insurability, how to fix it, and how your services connect to the solution. It's the most complete way to understand any scan result.

Exporting Results

Click the "Export Summary" button at the top of the CIPScore Detail section to generate a downloadable report of the scan results. This is useful for sharing with clients, brokers, or for your own records. For a detailed walkthrough of the export options and what the report contains, see Export Summary in the CIPScore detail guide.