After installing Sirius Scan, this guide will help you get started with the essential first steps. For a detailed walkthrough of the interface, see our Interface Tour.
Prerequisites Verification
Before starting, ensure your setup is optimal:
System Resources
RAM: 8GB+ recommended (4GB minimum)
Storage: 20GB+ free space for scan data
Network: Stable internet for initial setup
Docker Status
Verify Docker is running: docker --version
Ensure all services started: docker compose ps
Initial Setup
Before diving into the interface, there are a few important steps to get started:
Authentication
When you first access Sirius Scan, you'll be presented with the login screen:
Default credentials for your first login:
Username: admin
Password: password
Important: For security reasons, change these credentials immediately after your first login.
First-Time Configuration
Change Default Credentials
Navigate to User Settings
Update your password
Configure user roles if needed
Network Configuration
Verify network access to target environments
Configure any necessary proxy settings
Set up network segmentation if required
Test connectivity to scan targets
Agent Deployment (Optional)
Deploy agents for continuous monitoring
Configure agent communication settings
Verify agent connectivity
Set up agent authentication
Common Workflows
Before exploring individual features, here are some common workflows you'll use in Sirius Scan: