Vulnerability Scanning
Do you know what vulnerabilities exist in your organisation? Vulnerability scanning is a fast and effective way to identify weaknesses in your IT infrastructure, applications and network devices. Automated analysis allows early detection and remediation of risks – before they are exploited by hackers.
Benefits of Vulnerability Scanning
Rapid identification of security flaws
– we detect outdated software, misconfigurations and systemic vulnerabilities.
Regulatory compliance
– our scans help your organisation meet requirements such as ISO 27001, GDPR, PCI-DSS and NIST.
Reduced risk of cyberattacks
– regular scans enable proactive detection of threats and elimination of critical security gaps.
Time and cost savings
– fast scanning helps prevent the expensive consequences of attacks and reduces the need for reactive fixes.
What is Vulnerability Scanning?
Vulnerability scanning is an automated security assessment of IT systems, designed to detect known threats and misconfigurations. We analyse your IT environment for weak points that could serve as entry paths for attackers.
During the scan, we check:
- Outdated software and operating systems – we identify versions vulnerable to known exploits.
- Configuration errors – we uncover vulnerabilities resulting from incorrect system or network settings.
- Web application vulnerabilities – we test for threats listed in the OWASP Top 10.
- Network device security – we scan routers, firewalls, servers and IoT systems for weak points.
- Insecure software dependencies – we detect vulnerable third-party libraries and components.
With regular scanning, you can identify critical issues in your systems and prevent potential security incidents.
Tools We Use
Our scans are conducted using leading tools and frameworks:
- Nessus & OpenVAS – for automatic detection of known CVEs in systems and applications.
- QualysGuard – for scanning IT infrastructure for misconfigurations and threat exposures.
- Nikto & Burp Suite – for analysing web applications for common security flaws.
- Shodan & Censys – for discovering publicly exposed assets and assessing their exposure to attack.
- OWASP Dependency-Check – for identifying vulnerable libraries and software components in your application code.
Our scans are aligned with NIST guidelines, OWASP best practices, and PCI-DSS security standards.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can vulnerability scans affect the performance of my systems?
No, our scans are conducted safely and do not interfere with the operation of production environments.
What’s the difference between vulnerability scanning and penetration testing?
Vulnerability scanning is an automated analysis of systems for known security flaws. Penetration testing is a more advanced process that involves actively attempting to bypass security controls and simulating real-world attacks.
How often should I perform vulnerability scans?
We recommend scanning at least once a month and after any major system update, application deployment, or infrastructure change.
Do you scan only internal systems, or also publicly available assets?
We test both internal systems and publicly accessible assets such as websites, servers and APIs. The scope of scanning is fully adaptable to your organisation’s needs.
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