User does not have permission to scan SharePoint error

Products

• Data Loss Prevention Network Discover

Issue/Introduction

I am trying to scan a SharePoint site but I am getting User scan-user does not have permissions to scan http://some-sharepoint-site/.
When I connect to the same SharePoint site using a browser, I am able to do so without any problems. What can be causing this?

Resolution

When running a discover scan, the scan starts from the 'root' level URL that the user has entered as the target. At this level, 'browse directories' permission is needed.

This allows the user to retrieve a listing of all folders and items present in the site. The least privileged permission level with the 'browse directories' permission is the 'contribute' permission level.