Vulnerability scanning is a fast and cost-effective way to identify security weaknesses in an organisation’s IT infrastructure, systems, servers, workstations and software. Automated tools are used to identify known vulnerabilities, misconfigurations and other security weaknesses that could be exploited by malicious actors.
Vulnerability scanning provides the organisation with a clear view of its current cybersecurity posture and enables remediation actions to be prioritised based on risk level and potential business impact.
Value to the organisation:
- vulnerabilities in IT systems, network infrastructure and software are identified;
- critical security gaps are identified before they can be exploited by attackers;
- a prioritised list of vulnerabilities and recommendations for remediation are provided;
- the risk of cyber incidents, data leakage and business disruption is reduced;
- a basis is established for further cybersecurity assessments and testing.
Vulnerability scanning is particularly relevant for organisations that:
- have not performed an IT systems security assessment or did so a long time ago;
- want to regularly monitor their cybersecurity posture;
- seek compliance with ISO 27001, NIS2, DORA or other security requirements;
- are looking for a faster and more cost-effective alternative to penetration testing;
- are planning cybersecurity improvement initiatives and want to identify the most important risks.
