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What It Is: Exposure and vulnerability scanning are proactive security methods that analyze your network, systems, and applications to find potential weaknesses. Exposure scanning looks for devices or services that are unnecessarily visible to outsiders, while vulnerability scanning searches for security flaws—like outdated software or misconfigurations—that hackers could exploit.
Benefit: These scans help you identify and address security gaps before attackers do, reducing the risk of cyberattacks and ensuring your systems are better protected. This proactive approach minimizes downtime and safeguards your business data, contributing to a more secure and reliable IT environment.