Vulnerability Detection
Vulnerability Detection is an essential part of every cybersecurity plan. A business’s network infrastructure is an essential defense against cyber attacks. Cybercriminals look for vulnerabilities to exploit so they can gain access to your system. Most companies don’t realize how vulnerable their infrastructure is without the help of an MSP. If we find any vulnerabilities in our partner’s systems, we evaluate the threat, then patch them and perform penetration testing to ensure their security.
Most companies don’t realize how vulnerable their infrastructure is without the help of an MSP.
Vulnerability Detection requires identifying cybersecurity weaknesses in technology systems and then fixing them in order to prevent data breaches and other cyber attacks. Vulnerabilities can come from software default settings, misconfigurations, weak passwords, encryption issues, and other CVEs. Cyber threats can come from any direction. Keeping up with your infrastructure’s vulnerabilities is key to protecting your sensitive data.
Vulnerability Detection comes from many places. As software comes out with updates, vulnerability testing needs to be redone. Data defenders need to stay appraised of the known exploitations of their client’s systems. Managing vulnerabilities can be done by a trusted MSP to prevent hackers from bringing down your business. Hackers have access to the same information, so it’s important for you to have a partner, like WTS, to detect and patch your infrastructure’s vulnerabilities before cybercriminals have a chance to exploit them.
Vulnerability Detection Categories
1. Network Vulnerabilities
Hardware and software misconfigurations lead to gaps in your network that cybercriminals can use to steal and exploit your company’s data. These vulnerabilities could be as simple as an unsecured wireless connection or as dangerous as firewall and encryption issues. A company’s network needs to be secured at all costs or pay the price of of a data breach.
2. Operating System Vulnerabilities
Operating Systems come with default settings that are designed to make them easy to use. However, these efficient settings may cause gaps in the security of the system. Outdated software can also cause DoS attacks and malware vulnerabilities as well. Keeping the company OS running smoothly and securely is necessary to protect the company as a whole.
3. Procedural Vulnerabilities
Everyday business processes should help secure the company, not hinder it. When important logins aren’t protected with two-factor authentication, hackers have a better chance of gaining access and exploiting all the information they can. The same goes for weak and reused passwords. The easier they are for you to remember, the easier they are for cybercriminals to crack.
4. Human Vulnerabilities
All employees, especially remote workers, need to prioritize security. BYOD connections open your network up to many vulnerabilities if protections aren’t taken. Even inside the office, phishing scams are at an all-time high and anyone can be a victim. User errors happen, but they can be avoided with proper cybersecurity training.
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