Scope of Detection
Vulnerability scans identify known technical issues like missing patches or misconfigurations but miss things like default passwords or improper permissions that hackers could exploit.
Find Weak Spots: Discover security gaps that need fixing
Protect Your Data: Keep your sensitive information safe
Stay Compliant: Meet industry security standards
Stay Updated: Ensure your systems are patched and secure
Vulnerability scans identify known technical issues like missing patches or misconfigurations but miss things like default passwords or improper permissions that hackers could exploit.
While scans detect known vulnerabilities, they don’t assess how likely these are to be exploited or the effort required to do so.
Vulnerability scans provide a broad overview of where issues exist, while penetration tests dig deeper, finding and exploiting vulnerabilities to show potential damage.
Imagine you’re using a VPN that has a hidden security flaw. Without a vulnerability assessment, this flaw might go unnoticed, leaving your system open to hackers who could exploit it to steal data or disrupt your operations.
With a vulnerability assessment, this risk would be detected early, allowing you to fix the issue before any damage occurs. By addressing this vulnerability, you’re protecting your business against potential data breaches, unauthorized access, and costly downtime.
Vulnerability assessment costs depend on: