Issue

When scanning a VMware system the following error is seen

Error initializing the security context. The return code was '-2146893053'.


Cause

This error can be seen when the "Use Default Credentials" setting is configured on the credentials tab and an IP address or other invalid name was used for the vCenter server.


Resolution

Use the fully qualified domain name of the vCenter server to be scanned


- or -

Manually enter valid credentials on the credentials tab.