External Scanning
External Scanning
Client protection starts on their digital perimeter. Cue external vulnerability scans.
With these capabilities, ConnectSecure helps MSPs provide efficient vulnerability scanning for their clients, keeping systems secure and fully functional.
Comprehensive Asset Scanning: Scan your client’s internet-facing assets, such as websites, APIs, networks, ports, and applications to identify vulnerabilities that may expose sensitive data.
Compliance with Industry Standards: Ensure your clients meet essential cybersecurity benchmarks by aligning with frameworks like NIST, CIS, and PCI DSS, helping them maintain regulatory compliance.
Identify Attack Surface: Scan both external and internal environments to pinpoint vulnerabilities across the entire IT ecosystem, minimizing the risks associated with exposed endpoints.
Continuous Monitoring and Alerts: Automatically generate tickets for newly discovered vulnerabilities, ensuring immediate action can be taken before threats escalate.
Risk Prioritization: Leverage severity and exploit scoring to focus on the most critical vulnerabilities, allowing your team to allocate resources effectively and improve response times.
To reduce client risk, external scanning is your first line of defense
An organization's internet-facing assets are prime targets for cyber attackers. These exposed elements — websites, APIs, ports, and applications — require vigilant monitoring. Enter external scanning: a critical cybersecurity practice that proactively identifies vulnerabilities in these assets before they can be exploited.
For MSPs, offering external scanning allows clients to beat threats by regularly assessing their digital "outer walls." This proactive approach shifts security from reactive to preventative, enabling organizations to patch weaknesses before they become breaches. The benefits are undeniable:
Proactive Threat Detection
Stay ahead of cyber threats by identifying vulnerabilities before attackers exploit them, ensuring better client protection. MSPs can mitigate potential breaches, minimizing costly downtime and improving overall client security posture.Increased Client Trust and Loyalty
Offer clients peace of mind by showcasing your ability to safeguard their online assets, which enhances trust and promotes long-term partnerships. Delivering continuous protection builds credibility and strengthens your reputation as a proactive cybersecurity partner.Compliance and Risk Reduction
Ensure that your clients' systems are aligned with industry standards, reducing the risk of non-compliance and related penalties. By addressing external vulnerabilities, MSPs help clients meet regulatory requirements and avoid the financial implications of non-compliance.Start using ConnectSecure with a free trial!
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