Quick Start Guide

Quick Start Guide

This guide will help you create your first security assessment project in NEURO in under 10 minutes.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have:

• An active NEURO account
• Access credentials (email and password)
• Two-factor authentication set up (required)

Step 1: Log In to NEURO

1. Navigate to your organization’s NEURO instance (e.g., yourcompany.nforged.com)
2. Enter your email address and password
3. Complete two-factor authentication using your authenticator app
4. You’ll be directed to the Dashboard

Tip

Use the keyboard shortcut ⌘ + K (Mac) or Ctrl + K (Windows) to open the command palette for quick navigation.

Step 2: Create a Client

Before creating a project, you need a client to associate it with.

1. Click Clients in the navigation menu
2. Click the + New Client button
3. Fill in the client details:
   • Name: The client’s organization name
   • Contact Email: Primary point of contact
   • Industry: Select the appropriate industry
   • Logo (optional): Upload the client’s logo
4. Click Create Client

Step 3: Create Your First Project

1. Navigate to Projects or use G + P
2. Click + New Project or use C + P
3. Complete the project form:

Field	Description
Project Name	Descriptive name (e.g., “Q1 2025 External Pentest”)
Client	Select the client you created
Project Type	External, Internal, Web App, Mobile, etc.
Start Date	Engagement start date
End Date	Expected completion date
Status	Set to “Not Started” or “In Progress”

4. Click Create Project

Step 4: Add Assets

Assets represent the targets of your assessment.

1. Open your newly created project
2. Navigate to the Assets tab
3. You can add assets in two ways:

Manual Entry

1. Click + Add Asset
2. Enter asset details (IP, hostname, type)
3. Click Save

Nmap Import (Recommended)

1. Click Import from Nmap
2. Upload your Nmap XML scan file
3. Review discovered assets
4. Click Import Selected

Step 5: Document Findings

As you discover vulnerabilities, document them in NEURO.

1. Navigate to the Findings tab in your project
2. Click + New Finding or use C + F
3. Enter the finding details:

Basic Information

• Title: Clear, descriptive vulnerability name
• Severity: Critical, High, Medium, Low, Informational
• Status: Open, Confirmed, Remediated, etc.

AI-Assisted Entry

1. Enter just the vulnerability title
2. Click Generate with AI
3. The AI will populate:
   • Technical description
   • Impact statement
   • Remediation steps
   • CVSS score
   • References

Evidence

1. Click the Evidence tab

2. Upload screenshots or files

3. Add notes describing the evidence

4. Click Save Finding

Step 6: Generate a Report

Once you’ve documented your findings, generate a professional report.

1. Navigate to the Reports section or click Generate Report in your project
2. Select a report template
3. Configure report options:
   • Include executive summary
   • Select findings to include
   • Choose severity threshold
4. Click Generate Report
5. Download the DOCX file

Note

Reports are generated in Microsoft Word format (.docx) and can be further customized before delivery to clients.

What’s Next?

Now that you’ve completed your first assessment workflow, explore these advanced features:

• Content Library - Build reusable finding templates
• AI Features - Leverage AI for faster documentation
• Integrations - Import from Nessus, Burp Suite
• Keyboard Shortcuts - Become a power user
• Team Collaboration - Work with your team

Keyboard Shortcuts Reference

Shortcut	Action
⌘/Ctrl + K	Open command palette
G + P	Go to Projects
G + F	Go to Findings
C + P	Create new Project
C + F	Create new Finding
?	Show all shortcuts

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