Pausing and resuming scans - Port Swigger

Summary: PortSwigger's Burp Suite DAST lets users pause scans manually or through scan freeze windows that repeat weekly or run between set start and end dates, and pausing a scan creates a project file on the DAST server so it can resume from the same point. That project file can reach several gigabytes depending on site size and complexity, so self-hosted users are told to confirm sufficient storage on the DAST server before pausing any scans.
Why it matters: A paused scan leaves a project file that may run to several gigabytes on your own DAST server, so a routine pause during peak hours or a maintenance window can quietly consume disk space you may not have provisioned.

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Topics: Vulnerabilities & Patching
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