External Vulnerability Scanning

Find out how effective your cybersecurity really is at protecting on-prem, cloud, and third-party systems.

Locate Vulnerabilities and Compliance Gaps in Your IT. Before Someone Else Does.

Find misconfigurations, outdated technologies, and hidden security gaps. Plus assess compliance with FDIC, PCI and other frameworks.

Why choose Acture Solutions for external vulnerability scanning?

Locate gaps and vulnerabilities in web apps, firewalls, endpoints, servers, and other web-facing technologies
Test your network’s perimeter defenses and test the resilience of your cybersecurity
Conduct industry-standard tests in accordance with NIST PTES to evaluate your systems
Receive actionable advice and insight to remediate security issues, mitigate risks and lower risk ratings
Gain access to Cisco, Microsoft, and Fortinet-certified engineers who can guide you on all aspects of your IT

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Work With a Proven Partner for Your External Scans

40+ Years

Supporting businesses like yours

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Organizations rely on us

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Fastest Growing Companies

End-to-End External Vulnerability Scans

Flexible Scans

Establish Metrics

Identify Compliance Requirements

Vulnerability Prioritization

Vulnerability Reporting

Flexible Scans

Conduct Comprehensive Scans

Our external vulnerability scanning services are designed to adapt seamlessly to the specific needs of your IT infrastructure.

Whether you're managing a complex network of servers, navigating an intricate web of applications, or safeguarding sensitive data across various platforms, we customize our scanning process to provide comprehensive coverage.

This bespoke approach ensures that every aspect of your environment is scrutinized for vulnerabilities, offering a personalized strategy to bolster your defenses effectively.

Establish Metrics

Get Clear, Actionable Insights from Our Detailed Analytics

Receive comprehensive analysis that translates complex data into understandable, actionable insights. This means you'll know exactly where your vulnerabilities lie, the severity of each issue, and how they impact your overall security posture.

With these insights, your security team can make informed decisions, prioritize remediation efforts effectively, and track improvements over time, ensuring a robust defense against threats.

Identify Compliance Requirements

Evaluate Compliance with Critical Frameworks

Our vulnerability management services are designed to keep you in line with critical standards, safeguarding sensitive data and helping you breeze through audits.

We can assist with:

Cybersecurity Insurance requirements
FDIC CAT
NCUA ACET
PCI DSS
NIST CSF
NIST 800-171
ISO 27001
HIPAA
NIST 405(d) Healthcare
Custom

We take the complexity out of compliance, providing thorough scans and actionable insights that align with regulatory requirements.

Vulnerability Prioritization

Prioritize for Impactful Protection

Though prioritizing vulnerabilities by CVSS scores and asset classification is popular, it can be inefficient for remediation.

Our service excels in identifying and prioritizing vulnerabilities, focusing your resources on the most critical issues.

By evaluating factors such as severity, exploitation likelihood, and asset value, we guide your remediation efforts where they're needed most, efficiently fortifying your network security.

Vulnerability Reporting

Clear, Actionable Scan Results

Our reports do more than identify risks—they provide a clear breakdown of vulnerabilities, pinpointing their location and potential impact.

This focused information, combined with our expert recommendations for fixing issues, equips your team with the knowledge needed to enhance security measures effectively.

By understanding the specifics of each vulnerability and the recommended actions, you're better positioned to strengthen your defenses against the constantly changing landscape of cyber threats.

Improve Your Security Posture With External Vulnerability Scans

Test Your Entire IT Environment

Keep your web applications, network, and IT systems secure by monitoring vulnerabilities. Our service extends across your entire IT environment, including websites, web applications, endpoints, servers, and cloud:

On-demand and scheduled scanning services, tailored to cover your technology, ensuring both known and emerging threats are swiftly identified
Comprehensive vulnerability management and prioritization, aiding in timely remediation
Detailed reports to help you meet various security standards like PCI DSS and HIPAA

Fortify your infrastructure against cyber threats, ensuring your applications and data remain resilient and reliable.

Your Cybersecurity NEEDS to Be Fit for Purpose

Deploy streamlined, effective security technologies and processes with an award-winning team

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Assess Your Attack Surface

To effectively protect your digital assets, you need a complete view of your online presence.

Our service delivers this by combining cutting-edge scanning technology with thorough web asset discovery. We meticulously map out your systems—even those you might not know—to ensure comprehensive vulnerability scanning.

Our process is designed to uncover a wide array of security risks:

Detect critical vulnerabilities such as SQL injection, cross-site scripting (XSS), and more
Authenticated scans, providing deeper insights and broader coverage of your IT, even accommodating Single Sign-On (SSO) systems like OAuth2
Pinpoint security misconfigurations and outdated technologies

Gain unparalleled insight into your attack surface, enabling proactive security measures that keep your digital assets secure.

Tailored Security Scaling for Your Business Growth

Your business isn’t static, and neither are the threats it faces. Our services are built to keep pace with your company as it evolves. Here’s what sets us apart:

Targeted Threat Detection: Forget the one-size-fits-all approach. We focus on identifying the vulnerabilities that pose the most immediate risk to your specific business operations, using advanced scanning that cuts through the noise.
Flexible Scheduling That Fits: Rapid business changes require agile responses. Our scanning schedules adapt to your business cycles, offering more frequent scans during high-growth phases or whenever you launch new digital assets.

We’re here to provide a service that grows with you, focusing on practical, impactful security measures that make sense for your business.

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FAQs

What is an external vulnerability scan?

An external vulnerability scan is a security diagnostic process that aims to identify, quantify, and prioritize vulnerabilities in an organization's network's external-facing assets.

This type of scan targets your company's externally accessible servers, firewalls, and network devices to discover weaknesses before attackers do.

It's a critical component of cybersecurity hygiene. It provides insights into potential threats that could be exploited from outside the network, ensuring your external defense mechanisms are robust and up-to-date.

Internal vs. external vulnerability scanning: what’s the difference?

Internal and external vulnerability scanning cater to different aspects of your network's security.

External scanning focuses on your organization's perimeter defenses, assessing vulnerabilities from an outsider's perspective. It's like checking the locks and alarms on your house's doors and windows.

Internal scanning, on the other hand, assumes a threat has bypassed these defenses, examining the network's interior for potential exploits. This scan is akin to ensuring valuables within your house are secured, even if an intruder gets in.

Both scans are complementary, offering a comprehensive view of your network's security posture.

Do you perform external vulnerability scanning for medical IT?

Yes, we specialize in external vulnerability scanning for medical IT environments. Given the sensitive nature of medical data and the stringent compliance requirements of the healthcare industry, our scans are meticulously designed to identify vulnerabilities that could compromise patient data and healthcare services.

We understand the critical importance of safeguarding PHI (Protected Health Information) and ensure our scanning processes align with healthcare standards. We provide detailed reports that can guide your compliance and security strategies.

What are the types of vulnerability scans?

Vulnerability scans are broadly categorized into four main types: external, internal, environmental, and wireless.

External scans assess the vulnerabilities visible from outside the network, while internal scans focus on those within. Environmental scans look into the security of specific environments, such as cloud services or industrial control systems.

Lastly, wireless scans target your wireless network devices, identifying risks like weak encryption or unauthorized access points. Each type plays a vital role in a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy, offering unique insights into potential vulnerabilities.

What kind of issues do you usually detect in the course of scanning IT environments?

During external vulnerability scanning of IT environments, we typically detect issues such as misconfigured firewalls, outdated software versions, weak passwords, and unpatched vulnerabilities.

Other common findings include SSL/TLS weaknesses, exposed databases, and the potential for DDoS attacks. These vulnerabilities can serve as entry points for cyber attackers if not addressed promptly.

We aim to identify these issues early, allowing your team to rectify them before they can be exploited, thereby strengthening your network's security posture against external threats.