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How to update resources in Nipper

The resources within Nipper are updated during each product release. However, the Manage Resources option within Nipper gives users the ability to upload their own resources, ensuring that Nipper is using the most up-to-date vulnerability information available.

Update NVD resources 

The National Vulnerability Database (NVD) is a U.S. government repository of data relating to vulnerability management. Provided by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), these files aggregate data from the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) system and include comprehensive vulnerability information such as descriptions, severity ratings (e.g. CVSS scores), affected software versions, and potential remediation steps. 

Downloading the latest NVD File 

Titania stores the latest NVD file (updated each hour) in the Customer Portal on Titania's customer account (https://account.titania.com/).  

You must have an active license and login to be able to access the account, if you don't have a login you can request access via https://account.titania.com/request-access. 

 Click on Software Resources to view the downloads available for the software from either the dashboard or the navigation on the left-hand side of the screen.  

Software Resources Page

By selecting to download the latest NVD file, you will be able to save the .zip file containing the most up to date NVD data. 

Updating the NVD File in Nipper 

To add an updated NVD .zip file to Nipper, open the Resource Manager by clicking on Manage Resources in the Tools menu.  

The NVD files currently included are listed under the NVD group. 

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  1. To add the new NVD .zip file, click on Import to open the Import Resource Wizard.
  2. Select the NVD zips Resource Type.
  3. Select the button next to the Resource File option to open a file explorer dialog, here you can locate the NVD .zip file you wish to add to Nipper.
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  4. After selecting the required NVD .zip file in the file explorer, click  Open to return to the Import Resource Wizard.
  5. Click Next to trigger the import, once complete you will see a list of the successfully imported resources from within the .zip file.
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  6. Click Finish to end this process.
  7. The updated NVD resources will now show in the Manage Resources screen, under the NVD group. The Author will show as Custom, and the Version will show as today’s date.

      Vulnerability Audits run from Nipper will now include your updated NVD files.

      Removing NVD resources

      To remove a NVD resource, select the resource you wish to delete, doing so will highlight the row:
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      Then select Remove.

      A pop up will appear for you to confirm if you wish to delete this resource. Selecting Yes, will close the pop up and the resource will be removed from the NVD group.