Vulnerability scanning examines systems and services for known weaknesses and unsafe configurations.
What scanners inspect
- Open ports
- Service versions
- Known CVEs
- TLS issues
- Common misconfigurations
Scanning is not penetration testing
Scanning is broad and repeatable. Penetration testing adds deeper manual validation.
Authorisation
Only scan systems you own, manage or have written permission to assess.
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