Daily Vulnerability Scanning
Scanning a website for security vulnerabilities on a regular schedule is an important part of keeping the site safe for both the organization and its customers. A daily Vulnerability Scanner is an automated scanning program that will check a computer system, website, or web application for security vulnerabilities that attackers can exploit. It is important to scan for both new and old vulnerabilities on a daily basis because attackers are creative and continuously find new security holes.
Security vulnerabilities are commonly found in websites, some of the most common vulnerabilities found are Cross Site Scripting, SQL Injection, and the lack of proper access controls (password protecting sensitive data, lack of proper firewall configuration). If an attacker exploits these vulnerabilities, consequences can include hijacking and defacing the organization’s website, sending users to a malicious outside websites, and exposing user passwords and other sensitive account information such as addresses and credit card numbers. Any of these actions can hurt an organization’s trustworthiness and credibility and drive away current and future customers.
A good daily vulnerability scanning product will regularly update their database of exploits to identify the latest security vulnerabilities. It will also produce reports showing potential security issues that it finds, allowing the organization to conduct its own Vulnerability Management.
Using a daily Vulnerability Scanner keeps an eye on your computer system and protects an organization’s sensitive data. Daily vulnerability scanning should be a part of any Vulnerability Management program.