Vulnerability Scanning Services | Exigent Technologies

Q: What is a vulnerability scanning?

A vulnerability scan is a security assessment process to identify network, system, or application weaknesses. It automates the process of evaluating potential security risks, including outdated software, missing patches, improper configurations, or weak passwords. The service typically provides a detailed report outlining the vulnerabilities found, often ranking them by severity to help prioritize remediation efforts.

Q: Why are vulnerability scans important?

Vulnerability scanning is crucial for maintaining robust cybersecurity. As the cyber threat landscape evolves, new vulnerabilities are continually being discovered. Without a process for regular scanning, these security flaws can remain unnoticed and provide opportunities for hackers to infiltrate your systems. Regular vulnerability scanning can mitigate this risk by identifying weak points before they can be exploited, helping to safeguard your data and maintain compliance with regulatory standards.

Q: How often should vulnerability scanning be conducted?

The frequency of vulnerability scanning depends on an organization's specific needs and resources, and regulatory requirements. However, it's generally recommended to conduct scans at least quarterly. Some organizations may perform scans more frequently, such as monthly or even continuously, especially if they are in highly regulated industries, have experienced recent security breaches, or are frequently updating their IT infrastructure.

Q: What is the difference between vulneraility scanning and penetration testing?

While vulnerability scanning and penetration testing are both essential parts of a comprehensive security strategy, they serve different purposes.Vulnerability scanning is a more automated, high-level process for identifying potential network vulnerabilities. On the other hand, penetration testing is an in-depth, targeted process performed by security professionals to actively exploit vulnerabilities and assess the potential impact of a successful cyber attack.

Improve Cybersecurity with Vulnerability Scanning

With vulnerability scanning services from Exigent, we can identify and resolve gaps in your cyber posture. Why choose Exigent for security vulnerabilities scanning services?

Identify gaps from missed configurations or patching, which our expert team can quickly resolve

Keep cloud solutions safe with our expert security scanning services

Improve your cybersecurity posture by regularly scanning for vulnerabilities to uncover hidden failure points

Discover hidden malware and other code embedded in assets and applications before they cause harm

Create policies for systematically assessing vulnerabilities to maintain good security posture

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Gain Peace of Mind with Regular Vulnerability Scans

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Be confident in your network security.

Cybercriminals exploit hidden vulnerabilities to sneak through otherwise robust cybersecurity. Exigent vulnerability scanning services take a holistic look at your environment, checking for overlooked gaps such as:

Missing multifactor authentication
Inadequate email security
Missing patches
Overlooked gateways in cloud solutions

Our expert team will conduct scans, identify problems and create a roadmap for resolving the weaknesses in your technology environment.

Protect Your Network

Complacency can lead to disaster.

Too many organizations invest in cybersecurity solutions and consider the problem solved. But with cyber criminals constantly creating new threats , vulnerability scanning services are a must-have:

Test security policies
Probe existing cybersecurity solutions
Understand the role of legacy technology
Refresh end-user awareness

Security is not a "set it and forget it" solution. Let our team regularly test your security stance and recommend next steps.

Find Gaps In Your Cybersecurity Before Hackers Do

Some complexities can leave small opportunities for cyber attacks within any IT environment. With network vulnerability scanning services, Exigent ensures your network is evaluated on every level.

After conducting sophisticated security scanning, we’ll recommend steps to resolve current issues and create a collaborative roadmap to prevent future gaps in cybersecurity coverage, including:

Effective user policies
Proactive maintenance and patching schedules
Legacy technology refresh planning

FAQs About Vulnerability Scanning

What is a vulnerability scanning?

Why are vulnerability scans important?

How often should vulnerability scanning be conducted?

What is the difference between vulneraility scanning and penetration testing?