What is a Vulnerability Scan?
Proactively close any gaps and maintain strong security for your systems, data, employees, and customers.
Health check for your IT
Vulnerability scanning is an inspection of the potential points of exploit on a computer or network to identify security holes.
Similar to health check or dental X-rays it is a proactive measure to identify and tackle issues early.
A vulnerability scan detects and classifies system weaknesses in computers, networks and communications equipment and predicts the effectiveness of countermeasures.
Benchmark Network Solutions Provides:
- Minimized Risk of Data Breaches
- Compliance with Industry Regulations
- Cost-Effective Security Strategy
- Improved Patch Management:
- Safeguard Sensitive Information
- Continuous Improvement
Why Should Businesses Perform Vulnerability Scans?
Performing a network scan for security vulnerabilities is crucial for keeping your organization secure especially with new vulnerabilities emerging or discovered as a result of a system change. A vulnerability scan will help with identifying weaknesses in your network and software before cyber criminals do. Cyber-attacks are often automated to exploit known vulnerabilities. The cyber criminal is not creating a vulnerability or even attempting to hack at this point; they are simply searching for vulnerabilities much like anyone can with the proper scanning tools. When organizations utilize the same tools, they are able to discover weaknesses and resolve them before a cyber criminal has the opportunity to exploit them. Also, performing a vulnerability scan can give you a solid baseline on the overall effectiveness of your security. If your network is loaded with vulnerabilities, then that is a sign that your systems or software is flawed and must be redesigned. Vulnerability scans are cost effective and will save you money in the future since scanning mitigates the risks of a data breach. Remediation of a data breach is costly including fines and potential loss of customers as a result of a damaged reputation. Also, if you have cyber insurance, it is commonly required to conduct vulnerability scanning on a regular basis.
What Are External vs Internal Vulnerability Scans?
What should you do?
At Benchmark we work as the trusted IT advisor for our clients. We help clients by having a strategic focus, as well as encouraging forward planning. We help eliminate IT issues that keeps you up at night. We don’t want to be another vendor but rather a long-term partner for your business.
Is Your Business Protected from Hidden Threats?
Don’t wait for a cyberattack to expose your vulnerabilities. Regular vulnerability scans are essential to keeping your systems secure, compliant, and running smoothly. With proactive monitoring and expert analysis from Benchmark Network Solutions, we’ll help you identify risks before they become costly problems.