What are Vulnerability Scanners and what can they detect?
Vulnerability Scanners examine for vulnerabilities in:
- Computers
- Servers
- Computer systems
- Networks
- Cloud Environments
- Applications
- APIs
Vulnerability scanners help automate security audits by scanning your network for security risks and creating a priority list for remediating vulnerabilities.
What types of vulnerabilities can a vulnerability scanner detect?
- Missing patches
- Misconfigured OS and Software
- Default Credentials
- Open Ports
- Unauthorized Devices
- Broad Permissions
What are some of the most well-known vulnerability scanners?
- Nessus
- OpenVAS
- QualysGuard
- Nexpose
- Nikto
- Acunetix
- Orca