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Vulnerability Assessments

A Vulnerability Assessment is an effective way to identify security weaknesses across a large attack surface with minimal disruption. It provides a high-level view of potential risks and is well-suited for organizations looking to understand their exposure before moving to more invasive testing.

What a Vulnerability Assessment Is​

Vulnerability Assessments focus on the discovery and validation of known vulnerabilities across systems, applications, and network infrastructure. They are primarily composed of automated scanning, followed by manual verification to confirm the existence and relevance of identified findings.

This approach allows for efficient coverage of large scopes while reducing false positives commonly associated with fully automated scans.

Our Approach​

At CyberSanctus, vulnerability assessments are performed using industry-trusted tooling combined with expert oversight:

  • Automated discovery using tools such as Nessus, Nmap, and additional specialized scanners
  • Manual validation of identified findings to confirm accuracy and impact
  • Contextual risk analysis based on the target environment and exposure
  • Clear separation between informational issues and actionable security risks

We do not simply deliver raw scan output — every finding is reviewed and verified by a security professional.

What Vulnerability Assessments Are (and Are Not)​

Vulnerability Assessments are well suited for:

  • Large or complex environments
  • External attack surface discovery
  • Regular security hygiene and baseline assessments
  • Identifying outdated software, misconfigurations, and known CVEs

They are not a replacement for:

  • Full penetration tests
  • Exploitation-driven attack simulations
  • Business logic or chained attack analysis

Where appropriate, we often recommend following a vulnerability assessment with a targeted penetration test.

Deliverables​

All Vulnerability Assessments include a manually reviewed and verified report prepared by our security team. We do not deliver raw scanner output or unfiltered findings.

Clients receive:

  • A professionally written vulnerability report with verified findings only
  • Clear severity ratings based on real-world risk and exposure
  • Detailed remediation guidance tailored to the target environment
  • Identification of false positives removed during manual validation
  • An executive-level summary outlining overall security posture and key risks

An optional debriefing meeting can be scheduled upon request. During this session, our testers will walk you through each finding and provide any clarification.

When to Choose a Vulnerability Assessment​

A vulnerability assessment is ideal when you need:

  • Broad visibility across a large scope
  • A low-impact security assessment
  • A starting point for improving security maturity

CyberSanctus vulnerability assessments provide actionable insight without unnecessary noise, enabling teams to prioritize what matters most.