Issue

When you attempt to start a scan profile using custom credentials the following error is seen where profile name is the name of the scan profile being run.

"Could not start the scan profile 'profile name'. You do not have permission to perform this command."


Cause

This error can be seen if the service account does not have permissions to start a scan profile.


Resolution

By default the service account is made a local administrator, however if the account does not have these permissions it must be manually given service administrator or service view administrator rights in the security settings.



More Information

This is an added level of security in place to the scan host that is used when running scan profiles with custom credentials.