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Introduction
Introduction to the main terms and concepts, architecture, features, and capabilities of Seeker
Features and Capabilities
An overview of the Seeker features and capabilities that address the needs of various users who are involved in application security testing.
About Vulnerabilities
Seeker provides a comprehensive collection of information and tools that enable you to explore, analyze, manage, and remediate security vulnerabilities detected in your applications.
Out-of-the-box Vulnerability Statuses
Seeker supplies a collection of out-of-the-box statuses that can be assigned to vulnerabilities at their various lifecycle stages.

Introduction
Introduction to the main terms and concepts, architecture, features, and capabilities of Seeker
- Overview
  Introduction to Black Duck® Seeker and its main features and capabilities.
- Terms and Concepts
  An introduction of main terms and concepts used in Seeker and the related contexts.
- High-level Architecture
  Introduction to the Seeker architecture and information flows.
- Features and Capabilities
  An overview of the Seeker features and capabilities that address the needs of various users who are involved in application security testing.
  - About Vulnerabilities
    Seeker provides a comprehensive collection of information and tools that enable you to explore, analyze, manage, and remediate security vulnerabilities detected in your applications.
    - Out-of-the-box Vulnerability Statuses
      Seeker supplies a collection of out-of-the-box statuses that can be assigned to vulnerabilities at their various lifecycle stages.
  - About Active Verification
    Background information on one of the Seeker's key features.
  - Integration into SDLC Processes
    As a dynamic security testing tool, Seeker seamlessly integrates into the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) processes.
- Roles and Personas
  Seeker serves the needs and supports the workflows of various user personas that each play a role in application security testing.
- Seeker Web UI
  The Seeker web UI layout consists of the left-side main menu, top toolbar, and the page area that displays content corresponding to the selected menu option.
- Quick Start Guide
  Guides you through the quick steps necessary to get Seeker up and running.

Out-of-the-box Vulnerability Statuses

Seeker supplies a collection of out-of-the-box statuses that can be assigned to vulnerabilities at their various lifecycle stages.

Each status means a certain behavior regarding a vulnerability. Admimistrators can also customize these behaviors with additional options.


Status	Description
Archived	Indicates that the vulnerability should be closed and archived.
Baseline	Indicates that the vulnerability belongs to a certain baseline.
Detected	Initial status that is automatically assigned upon detection.
False positive	Indicates that the detection is not regarded as a vulnerability, and should not be detected anymore.
Fixed	Assign this status after fixing the code. If afterwards the vulnerability is detected again, its status will automatically change to Detected.
Intentional	Indicates that the detected behavior is intentional, is not regarded as a vulnerability, and should not be detected anymore.
Reviewed	Indicates that the vulnerability has been reviewed.
Won't fix (previously known as Ignored)	Indicates that the vulnerability doesn't need to be fixed, and should not be detected anymore.

Note: You don't have to use all the available statuses, just those that are relevant for your workflows.