Workflow: build automation using n8n for Wait Splitout Create Scheduled
Integrations: executeWorkflow, filter, httpRequest, if, manualTrigger, n8n, scheduleTrigger, set, splitInBatches, splitOut, stickyNote, theHiveProject, wait, xml

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The case must be created first to have a case ID to use to upload the file as an attachment. \n\nEach new report generates a case in TheHive, ensuring that the report is properly attached to the created case for better tracking and organization.\n\nFor more information about this endpoint, visit the [API quick reference](https://cdn2.qualys.com/docs/qualys-api-quick-reference.pdf)"}, "typeVersion": 1}, {"id": "3f84b5c8-4f1c-4dc9-a9ce-8f8936bfbf98", "name": "Sticky Note3", "type": "n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote", "position": [1140, 20], "parameters": {"color": 7, "width": 318.2931356227883, "height": 698.5851033452675, "content": "![Qualys](https://uploads.n8n.io/templates/qualys.png)\n## Fetch reports from Qualys\nFor more information about this endpoint, visit the [API quick reference](https://cdn2.qualys.com/docs/qualys-api-quick-reference.pdf). The results of the api call are converted from XML to JSON."}, "typeVersion": 1}, {"id": "a3843690-484f-4ff4-b47b-1b8fc76e93de", "name": "Sticky Note4", "type": "n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote", "position": [320, 20], "parameters": {"color": 7, "width": 400.5192406950739, "height": 694.6109995985548, "content": "![scheduled](https://uploads.n8n.io/templates/scheduled.png)\n## Run every hour\nThe first time the workflow runs, no timestamp will exist in the subworkflow, so it will query all the Qualys scans to generate reports for all of them. Otherwise it will check only for newer scans. \n\nThis schedule allows for an organization to create a running export of their reports and store them somewhere operational both for historical purposes and for tracking and accountability purposes. "}, "typeVersion": 1}, {"id": "21c4c9ae-203d-480e-8459-c36726d57d92", "name": "Sticky Note5", "type": "n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote", "position": [720, 20], "parameters": {"color": 7, "width": 400.5192406950739, "height": 696.1026552732698, "content": "![n8n](https://uploads.n8n.io/templates/n8n.png)\n## Set time Stamp\nTo ensure we do not duplicate data in TheHive, we set a timestamp like a bookmark for every time we run this workflow. We then use the previous timestamp if available to only get the newest scan results from Qualys. "}, "typeVersion": 1}, {"id": "ef250f59-304d-4710-80e8-e8e81e4a4f68", "name": "Sticky Note6", "type": "n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote", "position": [1460, 20], "parameters": {"color": 7, "width": 1067.9843739266996, "height": 696.1026552732698, "content": "![n8n](https://uploads.n8n.io/templates/n8n.png)\n## Split out all reports to ensure they are all processed. \nWhen we get the response from Qualys, multiple reports are embedded in the JSON, so we use the split out node to process all the reports at once. Before the reports can be saved however, they must go through a filter, checking the time of creation against the time stamp at the beginning. Any that are newer than the timestamp are copied to TheHive.\nA wait node is added for a second to ensure that there are no rate request issues when querying TheHive.\nThe timestamp node updates the value in the subworkflow that stores the timestamp value. "}, "typeVersion": 1}, {"id": "3dff5dc9-95a6-48f5-aee7-d839a385578f", "name": "Sticky Note7", "type": "n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote", "position": [2540, 160.4112877153152], "parameters": {"color": 7, "width": 361.5043838490178, "height": 554.458328117048, "content": "![TheHive](https://uploads.n8n.io/templates/thehive.png)\n## Create a new case in TheHive\nIn this section, we create a new case in TheHive as a container for our PDF report. The case must be created first to have a case ID to use to upload the file as an attachment. Each new report generates a case in TheHive, ensuring that the report is properly attached to the created case for better tracking and organization."}, "typeVersion": 1}, {"id": "5509f907-e2bb-4045-864e-283d3da5d5ce", "name": "Sticky Note8", "type": "n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote", "position": [3300, 200], "parameters": {"color": 7, "width": 361.5043838490178, "height": 514.8696158323633, "content": "![TheHive](https://uploads.n8n.io/templates/thehive.png)\nHere we attach the PDF file as an attachment to the Case in TheHive. \n\nThis step automates the attachment of the downloaded report to the created case, ensuring all relevant information is consolidated in one place.\n\n "}, "typeVersion": 1}, {"id": "d0a7d953-91de-448b-adfb-72d8c52b9efe", "name": "Sticky Note", "type": "n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote", "position": [-340, 20], "parameters": {"width": 646.7396383244529, "height": 1327.6335333503064, "content": "![n8n](https://uploads.n8n.io/templates/n8n.png)\n\n# Automate Report Generation with n8n & Qualys\n\n## Introducing the Save Qualys Reports to TheHive Workflow\u2014a robust solution designed to automate the retrieval and storage of Qualys reports in TheHive.\n\nThis workflow fetches reports from Qualys, filters out already processed reports, and creates cases in TheHive for the new reports. It runs every hour to ensure continuous monitoring and up-to-date vulnerability management, making it ideal for Security Operations Centers (SOCs).\n\n**How It Works:**\n\n- **Set Global Variables:** Initializes necessary global variables like `base_url` and `newtimestamp`. This step ensures that the workflow operates with the correct configuration and up-to-date timestamps. Ensure to change the `Global Variables` to match your environment. \n  \n- **Fetch Reports from Qualys:** Sends a GET request to the Qualys API to retrieve finished reports. Automating this step ensures timely updates and consistent data retrieval.\n  \n- **Convert XML to JSON:** Converts the XML response to JSON format for easier data manipulation. This transformation simplifies further processing and integration into TheHive.\n  \n- **Filter Reports:** Checks if the reports have already been processed using their creation timestamps. 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