Vulnerability Scanning Best Practices
In today’s hyper-connected world, reports of cyber-attacks and data breaches are commonplace. On any given week of the year, you can count on seeing news reports of the latest cyber incident. With the average total cost of a data breach coming in at an astounding $3.92 million (according to the latest analysis by IBM), you can understand why cyber security is an increasing concern for businesses all over the world.
Vulnerability scanning is a fundamental component of all good cyber security strategies, but it can be complicated, and challenging to get right. Whether your organisation is just starting out on its journey to becoming more secure, or you’re looking to improve on existing security controls and learn more about vulnerability scanning best practices, this guide has something for you.
In this guide, you’ll learn about: what is vulnerability scanning, the different types of vulnerability scanners available, vulnerability scanning frequency best practices, how to choose a vulnerability scanner, and how to get up and running with your chosen product.
So let’s get started.
