By Charles Joseph | Cybersecurity Researcher
Published on
November 26th, 2022
This post was updated on November 25th, 2023
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A vulnerability scan assesses the security of a computer system or network. It looks for known vulnerabilities in systems and software.
Key Points
- A vulnerability scan identifies potential security risks in computer systems and networks.
- Vulnerability scans can help organizations to prioritize their security efforts and identify weaknesses in critical systems that need to be patched or upgraded.
- Vulnerability scans can also be used to assess the effectiveness of security controls and identify potential weaknesses.
- Vulnerability scans are an important part of a comprehensive security program and can help organizations to protect their assets and reduce their exposure to risk.
5 Reasons Why You Would Scan for Vulnerabilities
- To identify potential security threats and vulnerabilities.
- To help patch and fix known vulnerabilities.
- To measure the effectiveness of your security controls.
- To find new security risks before they are exploited.
- To show compliance with security standards (e.g. PCI DSS).
QUOTE:
"Amateurs hack systems, professionals hack people."
-- Bruce Schneier, a renown computer security professional
"Amateurs hack systems, professionals hack people."
-- Bruce Schneier, a renown computer security professional