Automations

Create, schedule, and monitor automated security workflows in Method Platform.

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What is a Task?

A Task is a discrete workflow that orchestrates one or more Tools to assess assets or accomplish security goals. Tasks define:

• Which Tools to run and in what order
• Input parameters: targets, configurations, and context
• Execution plan: a graph of Tool executions with dependencies

Tasks can be built, saved, and scheduled in Automator for recurring execution.

Task Runs

When a Task is executed, it creates a Task Run. Task Runs capture the full execution record: which Tools ran, what Objects were discovered, what Issues were surfaced, and how long each step took.

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Automator

Automator is the application for creating, monitoring, and managing automated workflows.

Overview

The Overview tab shows what is happening live on your Method instance. Use the orbital diagram to running, scheduled, and recently completed Task Runs to stay on top of your automation pipeline.

Scheduled

The Scheduled tab shows your upcoming Tasks in a dedicated view for easy filtering and search.

Tasks

The Tasks tab is where you create, view, and manage your saved Tasks. Each Task defines its metadata, parameters, Tools, and execution plan.

Deploying Tasks and Managing Schedules

Tasks can be scheduled on a recurring basis using CRON expressions. Scheduled Tasks run automatically at the defined intervals, keeping your environment data current.

Tasks can be deployed and schedules managed in bulk, by selecting specific Tasks in particular Environments and enabling, disabling, or modifying their schedules in bulk.

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