Vulnerability scanning
Stay ahead of threats with Strike Graph vulnerability scans
Transform vulnerability management from a reactive task to ongoing robust protection and compliance before it's too late.
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Find out why Strike Graph is the right choice for your organization. What can you expect?
- Brief conversation to discuss your compliance goals and how your team currently tracks security operations
- Live demo of our platform, tailored to the way you work
- All your questions answered to make sure you have all the information you need
- No commitment whatsoever
We look forward to helping you with your compliance needs!
Find out why Strike Graph is the right choice for your organization. What can you expect?
- Brief conversation to discuss your compliance goals and how your team currently tracks security operations
- Live demo of our platform, tailored to the way you work
- All your questions answered to make sure you have all the information you need
- No commitment whatsoever
We look forward to helping you with your compliance needs!
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Vulnerability scanning shifts your security stance from reactive to proactive
Companies are in an arms race with hackers — and AI has dramatically changed the rules. Threats emerge faster and are more sophisticated than ever before. Regular vulnerability scanning keeps you ahead of the bad actors.
Stay ahead of the hackers
Our scans are based on up-to-the minute info on malicious AI, ransomware, and wider hacking trends.
Identify security weaknesses
If you don’t find your vulnerabilities, hackers will. Regular scanning keeps you in control of your company’s data security.
Block emerging threats
Quickly close any gaps identified in your report and keep attackers where they belong — outside your data security defenses.
Vulnerability scanning vs. pen testing
Knowing the differences between vulnerability scans and pen tests lets you make smart decisions about when, and how frequently, to do each. Our comprehensive article outlines everything you need to know about strategic testing.
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Here’s how a vulnerability scan works
Identify and remedy security weaknesses before they’re detected by bad actors.
Define your scope
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Scan for vulnerabilities
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Get your results
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Have more detailed questions about vulnerability scanning? We have answers!
What’s the difference between vulnerability scanning and penetration testing, and are both important?
Vulnerability scanning is an automated process designed to identify and report on known vulnerabilities within a network and its connected systems. This process involves comparing the current configuration against a continuously updated list of vulnerabilities to prioritize and mitigate potential security risks.
Penetration testing, while related, goes a step further by simulating a real-world attack on a system to identify exploitable vulnerabilities and assess the effectiveness of the existing security measures. Unlike vulnerability scanning, which should be done at least quarterly, penetration testing is typically conducted annually or in response to significant changes in system architecture or policies.
Vulnerability scanning focuses on identifying and mitigating known vulnerabilities within a system before they can be exploited. It is a critical, routine security measure that complements the more in-depth and targeted approach of penetration testing. Together, they form a comprehensive security assessment strategy, with vulnerability scanning providing regular oversight and penetration testing offering a detailed examination of the system's defenses against attacks.
Both practices are essential for a robust security posture: vulnerability scanning for its broad and regular review of potential security weaknesses and penetration testing for its deep, targeted analysis of how an attacker could breach the system.
This dual approach ensures that organizations can prevent, detect, and respond to security vulnerabilities effectively.
Read our article for more in-depth info on the difference between vulnerability scans and pen tests and how the two can work together for more robust data security.
How often should vulnerability scans be performed?
Vulnerability scans should be conducted at least quarterly and upon significant changes in the company's solution infrastructure. This frequent scanning helps identify and mitigate vulnerabilities before they can be exploited, ensuring the system’s security over time.
What are the benefits of regular vulnerability scanning?
Regular vulnerability scanning helps organizations monitor their networks, systems, applications, and procedures for security vulnerabilities. This allows them to recognize weaknesses, assess the risk level of each vulnerability, and receive recommendations on mitigating these vulnerabilities. Overall, it leads to improved compliance, operational efficiency, and customer trust.
What is a network vulnerability scan?
A network vulnerability scan identifies vulnerable systems and possible network security attacks on both wired and wireless networks. It can reveal unauthorized or unknown devices and systems on a network, potentially uncovering insecure networks or unauthorized remote access servers. Various methods like brute force scans for weak passwords, credentialed scans, and exploit scans can be used.
→ Learn more about different types of vulnerability scans.
How does the cost of vulnerability scanning compare to penetration testing?
Vulnerability scanning is a cost-effective and essential component of an organization's cybersecurity strategy, aimed at identifying, ranking, and reporting potential vulnerabilities within systems and networks. Unlike penetration testing, which simulates a hacker's attack to identify vulnerabilities and can be significantly more expensive (with high-quality tests ranging from $10K to $20K), vulnerability scanning employs automated tools to regularly assess the security of a network against known vulnerabilities.
What are some common vulnerability scanning tools?
There are a broad range of independent network and web application scanning programs that detect known vulnerabilities in your systems. The advantage of Strike Graph’s streamlined vulnerability scans is that they work in tandem with our all-in-one security compliance platform making it easy and affordable to conduct vulnerability scans regularly, ensuring your systems remain safe from emerging threats.
Do I need a vulnerability scan for SOC 2 Type 1 or Type 2 or both?
You need a vulnerability scan for both SOC 2 Type 1 and Type 2. It's best practice to perform them at least quarterly, and timing will depend on the monitoring period.
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Find out why Strike Graph is the right choice for your organization. What can you expect?
- Brief conversation to discuss your compliance goals and how your team currently tracks security operations
- Live demo of our platform, tailored to the way you work
- All your questions answered to make sure you have all the information you need
- No commitment whatsoever
We look forward to helping you with your compliance needs!
Find out why Strike Graph is the right choice for your organization. What can you expect?
- Brief conversation to discuss your compliance goals and how your team currently tracks security operations
- Live demo of our platform, tailored to the way you work
- All your questions answered to make sure you have all the information you need
- No commitment whatsoever