Set Automate

For Qualys, this automated workflow efficiently handles vulnerability scans and report generation directly from Slack. It captures user inputs through interactive modals, dynamically routes requests based on user actions, and executes scans or creates reports seamlessly. Users receive instant feedback and updates within Slack, enhancing security operations and streamlining the management of vulnerabilities.

7/8/2025
23 nodes
Complex
webhookcomplexexecuteworkflowsticky noterespondtowebhookadvancedapiintegrationlogicrouting
Categories:
Complex WorkflowWebhook TriggeredBusiness Process Automation
Integrations:
ExecuteWorkflowSticky NoteRespondToWebhook

Target Audience

This workflow is designed for security professionals, IT administrators, and DevOps teams who need to manage and automate security assessments using the Qualys platform. It is particularly useful for:
- Security Analysts looking to streamline vulnerability scanning processes.
- Compliance Officers requiring automated reporting for audits.
- IT Managers who want to simplify security operations and enhance team collaboration through Slack.

Problem Solved

This workflow addresses the challenges of manually initiating vulnerability scans and generating reports, which can be time-consuming and error-prone. By automating these processes, it:
- Reduces the time taken to execute security assessments, enabling faster threat detection.
- Minimizes human error in data entry and report generation, ensuring accuracy.
- Enhances team communication through real-time updates and responses in Slack, improving overall operational efficiency.

Workflow Steps

  • Webhook Trigger: The workflow starts with a webhook that listens for incoming requests from Slack.
    2. Parse Webhook: It extracts the payload from the incoming request, making the data accessible for further processing.
    3. Message Routing: Based on the callback ID, the workflow intelligently routes the message to the appropriate action:
    - If a vulnerability scan is requested, it opens a modal for scan parameters.
    - If a report generation is requested, it opens a modal for report specifics.
    4. Handle Submissions: Upon submission from the modals, the workflow captures necessary data and assigns it to required variables for processing.
    5. Execute Workflows: It triggers the relevant sub-workflows for either starting a vulnerability scan or creating a report based on the user input.
    6. Respond to User: The workflow sends appropriate feedback back to the user in Slack, confirming actions taken or providing additional information.

    • Customization Guide

    Users can customize this workflow by:
    - Modifying the Slack modal content to align with specific organizational needs or terminology.
    - Adjusting the workflow IDs in the Execute Workflow nodes to point to different sub-workflows as necessary.
    - Changing the report templates and output formats in the Required Report Variables node to fit reporting standards.
    - Updating the Slack API credentials to ensure secure communication between n8n and Slack.
    - Adding additional nodes or modifying existing nodes to integrate with other services or APIs as required.