Vulnerability Assessment
Systematically mapping your vulnerabilities
A vulnerability assessment is a systematic scan and analysis of your systems to identify known vulnerabilities. Ideal as a starting point or periodic health check of your security level.
A vulnerability assessment is the most cost-effective way to periodically measure your security level. Unlike a full pentest, this service focuses on systematically identifying and prioritizing known vulnerabilities — without active exploitation. Ideal as a periodic security health check or starting point for a mature security program.
For whom?
Companies wanting a first overview or those who want to monitor their security regularly.
What is tested?
- ›CVE database matching
- ›Outdated software and patches
- ›Configuration errors
- ›Open ports and services
- ›Known exploits
- ›Weak encryption settings
Our process
Scope & asset inventory
Determining all systems, applications and networks in scope. We build a complete asset register as the basis for the scan.
Automated vulnerability scan
Using enterprise-grade scanning tools for systematic identification of CVEs, outdated software and misconfigurations.
Manual validation
All reported vulnerabilities are manually validated to eliminate false positives and correctly assess the real impact.
CVSS scoring & prioritization
Each vulnerability receives a validated CVSS score and priority based on exploitability, impact and context of your environment.
Action plan & report
Report with categorized vulnerabilities, trending risks and a concrete action plan for your IT team.
What do you receive?
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference with a pentest?
A vulnerability assessment identifies and prioritizes vulnerabilities without exploiting them. A pentest actively exploits findings to determine real impact. A VA is faster and cheaper; a pentest is more thorough.
How often should I run a VA?
We recommend running a vulnerability assessment at least quarterly, or after any significant change to your IT environment.
Is a VA sufficient for compliance?
For basic compliance, a VA may be sufficient. However, most frameworks also require periodic penetration tests for full compliance.