Data retention and data availability for expired licenses in Invicti Standard
Data retention for expired licenses in Invicti Standard is a key aspect for organizations managing security scans and vulnerability data. When a license expires, it is important to understand how Invicti Standard handles stored information, including scan results and reports. Clear retention policies help organizations maintain compliance, safeguard historical records, and manage their data effectively.
This document outlines Invicti Standard’s approach to data retention after license expiration.
The expiry process for Invicti Standard license
Your Invicti Standard license follows a three-stage expiration process:
Expiring
When 45 days or fewer remain on your Invicti Standard license, a notification will appear each time you open the application, showing the number of days left until the license renewal is due.
The number of days left is also displayed on the ribbon.
Retention
When your Invicti Standard license reaches 0 days remaining, a message will appear stating that your license has expired and Invicti will be locked. This notification will be displayed each time you open the application or start a scan, showing the number of days left before you lose access.
Expired
Once your license reaches the Expired stage, access to Invicti Standard is no longer available. If you attempt to open the application, the "Activate New License" prompt will be displayed.
Data retention and data availability after license expiry
On the expiry date, the Invicti Standard prompts for a valid license, making the data inaccessible to you. The data is never deleted by us, as it is an on-premises installation.