Connector Scheduling

The following is not supported in Tenable FedRAMP Moderate environments. For more information, see the Tenable FedRAMP Product Offering.

Configuring connector sync schedules helps keep your data fresh, consistent, and aligned with your operational needs. By setting specific sync times and days, you reduce unnecessary system load, improve performance, and ensure your team has access to timely, accurate security data.

Configure Connector Scheduling

Advanced connectors allow you to configure their synchronization time.

To configure connector sync time and days:

  1. On the Connectors page, do one of the following:

    • Add a new connector.

    • Edit an existing connector.

  2. In the Connector Scheduling section, set the Sync time and Sync Days to use for weekly re-occurring synchronization. At least one day must be selected.

  3. Click Save.

  4. After saving, you’ll be prompted to choose whether to:

    • Apply the new settings for the next scheduled sync, or

    • Immediately Update and Sync Now to trigger a sync outside the schedule.

Expected Behaviour

  • Default schedule: New connectors default to daily sync at 11:00 PM (UTC+02:00) with all weekdays selected.

  • Editable anytime: You can update sync time and days at any time. Changes apply starting with the next sync cycle.

  • Error recovery: If a sync fails or is retried and runs past a non-scheduled day, it continues to completion to preserve data integrity.

Support and Limitations

  • Supported connectors: Most advanced connectors support scheduling. Some connectors may not display this option.

  • Single Daily Sync: Multiple syncs per day are not supported. Each connector can sync once per scheduled day.

  • Uniform Sync Time: The selected hour applies consistently across all selected days, and for both full and incremental (delta) syncs..

Notes

  • Time Zone Awareness: Sync time is configured in UTC, but is also displayed in your local browser time for clarity.

  • Hourly Precision: You can schedule syncs on the hour only (e.g., 02:00, 16:00), making scheduling predictable and consistent.

  • Unified scheduling logic: The same sync time applies to both full and incremental sync processes.