Vulnerability Scanning Services
Vulnerability scanning is a core component of an effective security strategy. Without it, you’re positioning your company in every hacker’s bullseye. Don’t become an easy target.
Our approach delivers continuous vulnerability scanning to give you constant reassurance that your organisation is secure.
What is A VULNERABILITY SCAN?
A vulnerability scan uses proactive techniques and sophisticated tools to identify weaknesses in an organization’s application, system, or network. By employing a vulnerability scanning service frequently, you can ensure many potential risks are identified and prioritized as promptly as possible. Network vulnerability scanning is crucial if you hope to identify and address potential weaknesses before malicious actors can exploit them for themselves.
HOW DOES VULNERABILITY SCANNING WORK?
Vulnerability scanning systematically checks your systems for known vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and common security flaws. It’s the foundation of understanding where your defenses have gaps.
In a matter of minutes, the livelihood of your business could be at risk. Hackers could target your brand and try to bring about your downfall. Malicious actors are aware that with extensive growth comes extensive risk, and they’re prepared to pounce at any opportunity they get.
CovertSwarm performs vulnerability scans from both external attacker and internal threat perspectives, giving you a complete view of exploitable weaknesses across your entire attack surface.
But here’s where we differ from automated vulnerability scanning software: most tools dump thousands of findings on your desk with no context. Critical vulnerabilities buried under low-priority noise. No indication of what attackers would actually exploit.
We don’t do that. Our team prioritizes findings based on how real threat actors operate. We focus on vulnerabilities that pose genuine risk to your organization, not every theoretical weakness a scanner flags.
And we don’t stop at identification. We teach you how to fix vulnerabilities properly and implement controls so they don’t reappear.
Our CREST-approved ETHICAL HACKERS
Our relentless swarm of ethical hackers employ CREST-approved techniques to conduct a range of internal and external vulnerability scans. It’s a holistic perspective that allows you to make informed and actionable decisions. With our service, you’ll access valuable insights into the advantages and disadvantages of vulnerability scanning as well as how these may affect your system.
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Our Constant Cyber Attack Subscription delivers relentless, full-spectrum assaults across your digital, physical, and social surfaces.
Forget rigid scopes and waiting weeks for a report. We give you a relentless adversary, attacking, probing, and exposing weaknesses before real attackers do. And if we can’t break in, you’ll know your security investments are working.
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TYPES OF VULNERABILITY SCANNING
CovertSwarm delivers targeted vulnerability scanning across multiple attack vectors:
- External Vulnerability Scanning – Identifies vulnerabilities in internet-facing assets and perimeter defenses.
- Internal Vulnerability Scanning – Assesses internal network weaknesses and lateral movement opportunities.
- Web Server Vulnerability Scan – Tests web server configurations, patches, and exposed services.
- Application Vulnerability Scan – Detects vulnerabilities in web and mobile applications.
- Cloud Vulnerability Scanning – Identifies misconfigurations across AWS, Azure, and multi-cloud environments.
- AWS Vulnerability Scan – Dedicated scans of Amazon Web Services infrastructure and configurations.
- HIPAA Vulnerability Scan – Compliance-focused scanning for healthcare organizations. Learn more.
Benefits of vulnerability scanning WITH COVERTSWARM
Deep insights and palpable results.
Reports should inform, not overwhelm you. That’s why we only deliver insights that cut through the noise. We won’t drown you in a sea of meaningless data, we’ll provide managed vulnerability scanning that generates palpable results and focuses on your genuine points of breach.
Malicious threats are constant. So are we.
Disaster can strike at any time. Malicious threats are constant, and we guarantee hackers won’t wait around to attack when you’re ready. Cyber risk threats are imminent and constant, but so are we.
Find the weakest link in your system.
You’re only as strong as your weakest link. Use vulnerability scanning solutions to your advantage to find and fix vulnerabilities in your system before malicious actors get the chance to.
Features of our vulnerability scanning service
Diverse team with multiple skill sets.
With a diverse vulnerability management scanning team by your side, you can conduct a deep dive into your system to uncover every hidden weakness. With our wide range of skill sets and decades of collective experience, you’ll cover all bases of the security system.
Real time updates and reports.
When a vulnerability management scan raises red flags, you need to be alerted as soon as possible to mitigate the potential risk. Our vulnerability scan results can be accessed in real time, so you’ll always be one step ahead of malicious actors.
Great as a one-off, even better as a subscription.
The importance of vulnerability scanning services never diminishes. That’s why our vulnerability scanning solutions are great as a one-off, but even better as a subscription. You can conduct vulnerability management scanning on a regular basis to ensure you’re always benefiting from the highest level of security possible.
VULNERABILITY SCANNING SERVICES FAQs
How often should vulnerability scans be performed?
How often do you want to let your guard down and be susceptible to a breach? The frequency of tests depends on the size, complexity and rate of change of your organization’s IT infrastructure.
The more regular your vulnerability scan management, the greater the strength of your security posture. Opting for a continuous vulnerability scanning service (subscription) is the most effective way to assure you cover all bases and close the impending threat of the cyber risk gap.
What’s the difference between vulnerability scanning vs. penetration testing?
Vulnerability tests check for known exposures and report potential vulnerabilities. This type of scan can be used to identify a lack of security controls or common system misconfigurations.
Penetration testing is a more vigorous examination with a broader scope. It entails a more hands-on examination and attempts to infiltrate the entire system through security gaps. For optimal results, it’s recommended that you undergo both penetration testing and vulnerability scanning regularly.
Is vulnerability scanning legal?
Yes, when performed with the target’s consent, vulnerability management scanning is completely legal. In fact, this procedure can help reinforce your security posture and ensure you improve compliance with security standards and regulations.
Why is vulnerability scanning important?
When it comes to developing a strong cybersecurity strategy, taking a proactive stance is imperative. Through infrastructure vulnerability scanning, you can identify potential weaknesses in your security system and fix them before malicious actors have the chance to exploit them for themselves.
What’s the difference between an internal and external vulnerability scan?
Internal vulnerability scanning consists of scanning the internal network to identify vulnerabilities accessible by staff or other authorized personnel and external vulnerability scanning involves an external approach and identifies vulnerabilities that are visible from the internet.
How much does a vulnerability scan cost?
The price of vulnerability scanning services depends on the size, complexity, and scope of your IT infrastructure, as well as the level of detail required in the report. Nevertheless, the vulnerability scanning cost is a small price to pay for a secure and protected network.
Can I just use a vulnerability scanning tool instead?
Although vulnerability scanning tools are a great place to start, they won’t give you the same comprehensive outlook on your security defense. At most, this vulnerability scanning tool may identify a few flaws in your system. Will it be able to identify even the most minuscule or deep-rooted threat? After you scan for vulnerabilities, you need expert knowledge to figure out how to close the cyber risk gap in your security system, which a tool of that caliber cannot answer.
Will a vulnerability scan show me what to fix?
Vulnerability scanning software can highlight where potential security holes are hidden, but it won’t tell you what to do to fix it. That’s why vulnerability scanning solutions work best when accompanied by a team of experts who are ready to upskill employees and provide remediation recommendations.
What are some vulnerability scanning best practices?
Some key vulnerability scanning best practices are:
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- Conducting scans as regularly as you can.
- Combining vulnerability scans with other techniques such as pen testing to reinforce your security stance.
- Addressing vulnerabilities as quickly as possible.
- Testing patches before implementing new upgrades.
For Kubernetes vulnerability scanning, additional key best practices are:
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- Updating to the latest versions.
- Limiting access to sensitive resources.
What are the two main types of vulnerability scans?
The two main types are external vulnerability scanning and internal vulnerability scanning. External scans assess internet-facing assets and perimeter defenses that outside attackers can see. Internal scans test your network from the inside, identifying vulnerabilities an insider or attacker with network access could exploit. Both are essential for complete security coverage.
Do hackers use vulnerability scanners?
Yes. Attackers use the same vulnerability scanning tools defenders do, often the same commercial and open-source scanners. The difference is how they use the results. Hackers prioritize exploitable vulnerabilities that lead to access, privilege escalation, or data theft.
That’s why CovertSwarm doesn’t just scan, we think like attackers and focus on vulnerabilities that pose real risk, not every theoretical finding.
What happens at the end of a vulnerability scan?
At the end of a vulnerability scan, results are analyzed, prioritized, and delivered in a report with remediation guidance.
CovertSwarm goes further: we filter out noise, prioritize findings based on real-world exploitability, and provide actionable steps to fix vulnerabilities properly. You get focused remediation, not an overwhelming list of low-priority alerts.
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