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How to strengthen IT security with vulnerability scanning

How can you detect and fix IT vulnerabilities before attackers exploit them? 

With new vulnerabilities discovered every day, it is critical to understand which weaknesses exist in your IT environment. A single missing patch or misconfiguration can give cybercriminals a way in – and research shows that most attacks today exploit vulnerabilities that are several years old. 

In this video, Anton, Security Engineer at Iver, explains how vulnerability scanning and vulnerability management work, why it is a continuous process, and how organisations can prioritise efforts to reduce risk. 

Learn more about: 

  • What is vulnerability scanning – and why is it important? 
  • How is a scan conducted in practice? 
  • How often should you scan your environment for effective protection? 
  • What are the common mistakes organisations make – and how to avoid them? 
  • How to prioritise vulnerabilities based on risk and external factors? 

Want to know more about how Iver can help your organisation with vulnerability management? Learn more about our Cybersecurity services