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Using Vulnerability Scanning
Vulnerability scanning measures the security of websites, domains, and IP addresses by testing them
for thousands of risks and issues in many vulnerability classes and categories. It then reports any
vulnerabilities detected, prioritizes the risks they present, and recommends remediation tasks and
patches.
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Vulnerability scanning features
The vulnerability scanning widget and portal
Overview of scanning process
Types of devices to scan
Types of scans
Managing scan devices
Performing scans
How detections are reported
Viewing scan results
Frequently asked questions
Error messages
Vulnerability scanning features
Vulnerability scanning provides automated network security audits combined with an interactive
vulnerability management portal
Vulnerability scanning is completely web-based and requires no installation of software or hardware.
Key features of vulnerability scanning are:
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Protects your entire network infrastructure non-invasively.
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Identifies unauthorized server applications and tracks system configuration changes.
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Looks for thousands of different vulnerabilities residing in Internet services, shopping carts, ports,
operating systems, servers, key applications, firewalls, addressable switches, load balancers, and
routers.
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Provides detailed reporting and specific recommendations for resolving vulnerabilities detected by
more than 10,000 individual vulnerability tests plus port scans.
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Collects and updates vulnerability data around-the-clock from hundreds of sources worldwide,
ensuring its ability to detect the latest risks.
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Meets the website security vulnerabilities audit requirements mandated by HIPAA,
GRAMM-LEACH-BILEY, SARBANES-OXLEY, and other federal legislation.
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