Best Practices for SAP IQ Authentication Setup

This document is a configuration guide for setting up SAP IQ authentication for compliance scans. It outlines the benefits of using authentication, which include a more thorough assessment of hosts, improved accuracy of results, and reduced false positives. The document specifies that authentication is required for compliance scans and ensures that credentials are used solely for read access, maintaining security. It details the steps necessary to set up authentication, including creating a user account and privileges on target hosts, and provides scripts for these tasks. The guide also explains how to create SAP IQ authentication records in Qualys, detailing the necessary information such as user credentials, database name, and IP addresses for the databases. Additionally, it mentions the integration with third-party password vaults for secure credential management. Overall, the document serves as a comprehensive resource for users aiming to implement authenticated scanning for SAP IQ.