“Whether you think you can or you think you can't, you're right.” - Henry Ford

Do you even scan, bro?

Left unchecked your system can be an easy target for cyber attack. An outdated browser or video player can be all an attacker needs to break in to your system and extort your business.

But keeping track of all of the versions of all of the software on your business machines is a huge task!

This is where vulnerability scanning comes in.

With that said, here are 5 reasons why your business should be scanning for vulnerabilities

1. Identifying Weakensses

Vulnerability scanning will analyse your business devices, software, and networks to identify potential weaknesses and security vulnerabilities. The process involves scanning configurations, software versions, and system settings to identify areas that could be exploited by attackers. By uncovering these vulnerabilities, you can take steps to mitigate them before they can be used against your business by criminals.

2. Meeting Compliance Requirements

Business in the healthcare, finance, and government industries have stringent regulatory requirements regarding data security. In addition, businesses adhering to the Cyber Essentials Plus certification have a duty to ensure their vulnerabilities are addressed. Vulnerability assessments are often mandated by these regulations/certifications to ensure businesses maintain a minimum level of security. By running vulnerability scans, organisations can demonstrate compliance while reducing the risk of fines, legal penalties, and reputational damage associated with non-compliance.

3. Risk Mitigation

Vulnerability scanning can help your businesses prioritise and mitigate security risks. By identifying weaknesses early on, you can allocate resources and prioritise remediation efforts based on the severity of the issues discovered. This risk-based approach will allow your business to focus on addressing critical vulnerabilities that pose the greatest threat and reducing the chance of successful cyberattacks.

4. Stronger Security

Regular vulnerability scanning contributes to your overall security posture by providing insights into potential threats and vulnerabilities. It enables your business to stay one step ahead of cyber threats by identifying and addressing security weaknesses quickly. By continuously monitoring for vulnerabilities, your business can adapt its security strategy to evolving threats and stay a step ahead of the cyber criminals.

5. Cost Saving

Being hit with a cyber-attack is going to be a costly experience. In comparison, investing time and resource in to mitigating issues discovered with vulnerability scanning will cost your business a lot less.

So how do you get started?

If you aren't already scanning your business then you'll need to get access to a reliable vulnerability scanning tool. Your luck is in, because here at Bitwise-IT we have just launched our own vulnerability scanning tool and are offering a completely free initial scan for businesses of up to 250 devices (Windows, Mac and Linux are all supported).

We'll give you a simple guide on how to run the scan, then once you have done so for all of your devices we will generate a free report and send it over to you so you can analyse the results.

Interested? Head over to our contact page and drop us a message that you are interested in a free vulnerability scan for your business.