Vulnerability Scanning Services

All software, applications and other IT systems and networks have areas of strength and areas of weakness. As cyber criminals become more sophisticated, they’re also becoming more adept at finding these vulnerabilities and exploiting them. Countless businesses have learned the hard way that their cyber security system is only as good as the weakest part.

Misplaced confidence in a cyber security system therefore poses a significant risk, which is why ToraGuard’s vulnerability scanning service is such an important tool in the fight against cyber-attacks.

Vulnerability scanning is the process of identifying and highlighting any flaws or areas of weakness in systems and networks, and the software running on them. It is an integral component of vulnerability management which in turn forms the backbone of any successful cyber security strategy.

When To Undertake Vulnerability Scanning

The biggest challenge for vulnerability scanning is knowing what and when to scan. Cyber threats can come from any direction and at any time, and this unpredictability poses the biggest headache for businesses looking to protect their sensitive and secure data. That’s why it is essential to keep an up-to-date asset inventory and ensure that vulnerability scanning also covers non-traditional assets such as BYOD (bring your own device), mobile assets and cloud services.

The vulnerability scan is an application that identifies and creates an inventory of all the systems connected to a network. It also attempts to identify the operating system and software for any device it encounters. Once it has built up this inventory, it checks it against a database of known vulnerabilities, highlighting any that may require attention.