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# Process flow

# Certificate Inventory and Management process flow {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Yokohama
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* Updated January 30, 2025
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

Certificate Inventory and Management allows Discovery to automatically scan for certificates on specific ports through your existing CI-based Discovery schedules. In addition, you can create new Discovery schedules to scan individual URLs.

## How Certificate Inventory and Management works {#cert-inventory-mgmt-process__section_blr_42x_31c}

In Version 1.1.7 Certificate Inventory and Management, you can also scan for certificate authorities (CA) and import certificates from files.

With the Yokohama release, you can download Version 1.2.0 Certificate Inventory and Management. You can discover certificates used in the HTTP(s) Endpoint \[cmdb_ci_endpoint_http\] table and bulk import a list of SSL Certificates. You can create events and alerts for expiring and expired
certificates and be notified in Slack of expiring and expired certificates.

## Process flow diagram {#cert-inventory-mgmt-process__id_ghm_l2x_31c}

The Certificate Inventory and Management process flow is segmented into two distinct phases:

* [Pre-discovery phase](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/r~wpDGHWc3Y0vf5sci6~Rw "The pre-discovery phase involves preparatory steps, such as defining scanning parameters and configuring credential details, to ensure a smooth initiation of the certificate discovery process."): The initial segment of the process varies based on the source of certificate discovery. This phase focuses on actions required for identifying certificates from different sources within the IT infrastructure.
* [Post-discovery phase](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/eQRHogJ4H40jNq3BXPKAiw "Following the discovery phase, the system manages TLS certificates, offering flexibility for both manual and automated request options, catering to various certificate-related tasks and processes."): This phase involves subsequent actions taken after the certificates have been successfully discovered. It includes processes such as cataloging, tracking, and managing certificates to ensure their secure and efficient integration into the system.
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