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Vulnerability Assessment Scans

Strong security starts with understanding where weaknesses exist. Hidden flaws, outdated software, and small misconfigurations can create openings that attackers exploit long before they are noticed.

Our Vulnerability Assessment gives you a clear view of those risks. It identifies known vulnerabilities across your infrastructure, applications, and networks, then prioritises them based on real impact so you know exactly what to tackle first.

You gain practical insight that reduces your attack surface, supports compliance, and helps prevent downtime or disruption. With a clearer picture of your environment, your team can make faster, more confident security decisions.

Good Things To Know

Helps to detect known vulnerabilities in servers, apps, and network devices
Prioritises risks by severity and potential business impact
Supports regulatory compliance and industry best practices
Automated scanning saves time while maintaining accuracy and consistency
Provides clear, actionable reports to guide remediation efforts

Vulnerability Assessment FAQs

What is a Vulnerability Assessment Scan?

A Vulnerability Assessment Scan is an automated or semi-automated process that identifies security weaknesses in your systems, applications, and networks.

It highlights missing patches, misconfigurations, outdated software, and other vulnerabilities that could be exploited by attackers.

What is the difference between a Vulnerability Assessment Scan and an External Penetration Test?

A Vulnerability Assessment Scan identifies known security issues and misconfigurations, highlighting risks and providing guidance for remediation. It does not attempt to exploit these weaknesses.

External Penetration Testing goes further by simulating real-world attacks from the internet, attempting to exploit vulnerabilities and chain them together to gain access or escalate privileges.

In short, Vulnerability Assessment Scanning is about finding problems, whereas penetration testing is about proving they can be exploited.

Why are Vulnerability Assessments important?

By identifying vulnerabilities early, you reduce the risk of data breaches, service disruptions, and regulatory penalties.

Regular Vulnerability Assessment Scanning ensures security weaknesses are addressed before they can be exploited.

Who benefits from Vulnerability Assessments?

Any company with IT systems, whether on-premises, cloud-hosted, or hybrid. It is particularly valuable for businesses handling sensitive information, regulated industries, and enterprises with complex IT infrastructure.

When should Vulnerability Assessments be performed?

Scans should be conducted regularly, such as weekly, monthly, or quarterly depending on risk exposure, and after major changes such as new system deployments, configuration updates, or software upgrades.

This ensures emerging vulnerabilities are detected and addressed promptly.

How are Vulnerability Assessments conducted?

We combine automated scanning tools with expert analysis to detect vulnerabilities across servers, endpoints, network devices, applications, and cloud services.

Findings are validated to eliminate false positives, prioritised by risk, and presented in actionable reports.

What support do I get during the Vulnerability Assessment?

You will have direct and dedicated access to our consultants throughout the engagement.

We provide daily progress calls, immediate alerts for any findings above an agreed CVSS severity level, and ongoing communication to minimise disruption to your business operations.

Our team conducts all work with professionalism and discretion, and we are available to answer any questions you may have during (and after) the test.

What do I receive after the Vulnerability Assessment?

You will receive a comprehensive, prioritised report detailing all identified vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and security risks. Each finding is accompanied by practical remediation guidance to help your technical teams implement fixes effectively.

The report is concise and bloat-free, focusing on the essentials to provide clear, actionable insight for both technical staff and management. To aid understanding, where practical, we supplement the report with video demonstrations of exploits, showing your team exactly how vulnerabilities were identified and exploited.

If required, a debrief session is included to review the results and discuss next steps.

Are Vulnerability Assessments cost-effective?

Yes.

Early detection of vulnerabilities reduces the likelihood of costly security incidents. Proactively addressing weaknesses saves time, minimises potential downtime, and strengthens your company’s security posture.

Regular penetration testing also helps avoid costly incidents, supports compliance, and demonstrates due diligence to clients and regulators.

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Our team is available to help you with your next Penetration Test, Cloud Security Audit, or Cyber Essentials Assessment.

Whether you are launching a new platform, expanding an existing service, reviewing your defences, or strengthening your security posture, we can provide a tailored engagement that meets your specific needs and scope.

Contact us today to discuss your requirements and see how we can help you protect your business with confidence.

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