Simply put, vulnerability scanning is a non-destructive form of testing that provides immediate feedback on the health and security of a business’ network. Based on the information found, direct action can be taken to better protect a network and the information housed within it. 

So how does it work?

A vulnerability scan will inspect the infrastructure (local and cloud) and compare it to a database of information about known security holes. The scanner will then attempt to exploit each vulnerability discovered in a non-destructive manner. These scans come in two varieties: authenticated and unauthenticated. In an unauthenticated scan the tester performs a scan as if they are a threat actor, without access to the environment. In an authenticated scan, the tester acts as a network user, revealing vulnerabilities that are accessible to a trusted user. 

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