Did you know that two thirds of all data leaks are avoidable with a patch? Despite that, nearly a fifth (18%) of small businesses consider cyber security their lowest priority. Vulnerability scanning from Intellesec lets you identify and remediate weak points before they become issues. An investment that pays for itself compared to the cost of a breach.
Although no organisation’s security stack is completely infallible, some are more water-tight than others. The starting point is gaining a clear picture of your network visibility (all data, users and activity within your infrastructure). Vulnerability scanning tools use algorithms and modelling techniques to mimic hacking methods, enabling you to identify weaknesses and strengthen accordingly.
Why do we need vulnerability scanning??
We have a great saying in the cyber security industry: “you can’t protect what you can’t see.” In other words, if you don’t know where your vulnerabilities are, you have zero chance of safeguarding your business from malicious cyber-attacks. Worryingly, IT professionals are all too aware that their infrastructure suffers from blind spots but they simply don’t have the means to address them.
According to research by US-based security firm, Fidelis Cybersecurity, 55% of Information Officers disclosed that they didn’t have control over blind spots in their network. Around half admitted that they didn’t undertake any threat hunting activities at all due to a lack of time and skills. In the current climate, with hastily arranged network deployments, WFH and BYOD practices, blind spots can accumulate rapidly.
So what is vulnerability scanning and how can it help? Let’s find out.
What is vulnerability scanning?
Vulnerability scanning, also known as penetration testing, is a method of inspecting potential points of exploitation on computers, networks and communications equipment. It can also help you to predict the effectiveness of any potential countermeasures. Outsourcing your vulnerability scanning to a managed security services provider (MSSP) like Intellesec is the surest way to safeguard your business once and for all.
Our high-quality vulnerability scanning tools let you scan for security holes across websites, applications, networks and cloud infrastructure; providing valuable threat intelligence in seconds. Your IT team gains a clear and detailed overview of any weak points and the progress of any necessary remediation. Our scalable solutions enable unlimited users and unlimited vulnerability scanning – 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Best of all, our market-leading vulnerability scanning technology will even detect hitherto unknown security flaws. These can then be fixed and patched before they become a problem. With repeatable, regularly scheduled vulnerability scans at your disposal, you and your team can concentrate on what you do best knowing that your most sensitive data is safe and secure from threats at all times.
Take control of your network visibility
What is vulnerability scanning? It’s cost-saving, time-saving and potentially reputation-saving. Bottom line, it’s peace of mind. Take control of your network visibility today with vulnerability scanning tools from Intellesec.
Contact Intellesec today
For more information about our vulnerability scanning tools, or to discuss your cyber security requirements in more detail, please contact Intellesec today on 0116 3266123 or email hello@intellesec.co.uk.
