There are a couple of big differences between a VA and a Penetration Test. First, a VA scan is an automated test. A penetration test is performed by our certified experts that actually dig into the complexities of your network and actively try to exploit any vulnerabilities that they may discover. 

A vulnerability scan typically only identifies vulnerabilities at a high level. This scan is not intended to exploit vulnerabilities, and produces an indication report. A pen tester will dig deeper and attempt to identify root causes of vulnerabilities; they use their brain and creativity to gain access to databases and extract sensitive data.

If your goal is to find the big problems in your applications or network architecture, we suggest a penetration test rather than a vulnerability assessment.

Yes, it’s highly recommended for companies to conduct vulnerability assessments on a regular basis. Any update or system modifications can cause the emergence of potential security flaws and, thereby, only by regularly assessing the security of its systems can companies become resistant to possible cyberattacks.

The cost for a vulnerability assessment varies greatly.

A number of factors are used to determine vulnerability assessment pricing including number of IPs, servers or applications scanned. Our team will schedule a detailed scoping meeting to produce a very clear understanding of the needs, and develop a statement of work prior to conducting a vulnerability assessment. Our vulnerability assessment will be performed on a fixed-fee basis to eliminate any unexpected costs or unplanned expenditures.  

As an organization, our goal is to provide affordable security services, because we believe all businesses deserve security.

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