Establish what is in scope
Agree which external and internal systems can be scanned, when testing is safe and where credentials are needed. We flag assets we could not reach or assess.
Managed cybersecurity
Managed vulnerability scanning
Build a fix list your team can use.
Our SOC scans agreed assets, checks which weaknesses matter to your business and helps your team prioritise remediation. We rescan after approved changes so you can see what has been resolved.
Scope vulnerability scanningIllustrative vulnerability finding
An exposed gateway needs a decision.
A scan flags a remote-access gateway running a potentially vulnerable version. Your team needs to know whether the weakness is reachable, who can fix it and how to confirm the change.
From finding to closure
- Validate
- Vambrace checks the product, version and exposure. Missing credentials or an unreachable asset are recorded as gaps in coverage.
- Assign
- The system owner agrees a patch, mitigation or maintenance window. A deferred fix keeps its owner, interim control and review date.
- Retest
- Vambrace repeats the relevant check and records whether the finding is closed, still exposed or unverified.
Managed vulnerability service
Vulnerability Management as a Service (VMaaS)
An ongoing vulnerability management service turns scan results into a prioritised list of actions. We agree the scope and scan schedule, investigate the findings and follow up with the people responsible for each system.
Decide what to fix first
We check the evidence, external exposure, exploitability and business impact. A weakness on an internet-facing system may need earlier attention than a similar finding on an isolated device.
Verify the change
Your system owner approves and applies a patch, configuration change or other mitigation. We repeat the relevant check and record what was fixed, what remains exposed and what could not be verified.
What can we safely scan?
Start with an asset list, the external and internal network ranges, system owners and safe scan windows. Identify systems that need credentials, third-party approval or special handling.
Discovery, network, application and database checks each answer different questions. We agree the checks in scope and record anything we cannot reach or verify.
What you receive after a scan
A prioritised list shows each finding, affected system, recommended action and owner. The next review distinguishes verified fixes from open findings, accepted risks and gaps in coverage.
Already scanning your estate?
Bring an example of an unresolved finding. We can use its evidence, ownership and retest history to show where the current process stalls and what a managed service could take on.
Choose the right kind of assessment
Choose ongoing vulnerability management when you need repeated checks, a prioritised fix list and verification as your estate changes.
C-Clear is a 30-day investigation and monitoring service for a defined environment. A scoped penetration test answers a different question: whether an authorised tester can exploit a weakness or complete a particular attack path.
Vulnerability Scanning FAQs
What is vulnerability scanning?
Vulnerability scanning is the process of automatically checking systems, networks, and applications for security weaknesses. Scanners compare your environment against up-to-date databases of known vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and missing patches to find potential entry points for attackers before they can be exploited.
What does a vulnerability scan actually do?
A vulnerability scan maps your internet facing assets and probes them for weaknesses. Typical findings include outdated software versions, missing security patches, weak encryption settings, open ports, and other misconfigurations. Regular scanning helps organisations maintain visibility into their security posture, meet compliance requirements, and reduce the risk of a data breach.
Is vulnerability scanning only for compliance?
Regular scanning also helps system owners recognise exposed software, prioritise maintenance and verify changes. Where an assessor requires scanning evidence, agree the scope and report format against the requirement that applies to your environment.
Why choose a managed vulnerability scanning service instead of doing it in-house?
Running scans can create long noisy reports that are hard to prioritise. A managed service adds expert review, experience, validation, and guidance to the process. Security analysts remove false positives, highlight the most critical risks, and provide step-by-step remediation advice. This saves time for IT teams, ensures faster fixes, and produces audit-ready reporting without the overhead of managing tools yourself.
What are the main advantages of a managed vulnerability scanning service?
- Accuracy: Findings are validated by experts, reducing false positives.
- Actionable results: Clear prioritisation and remediation guidance.
- Compliance-ready: Reports tailored for audits and frameworks like PCI DSS.
- Time-saving: Your teams focus on fixing issues instead of running scans.
- Scalability: Easily adapts as your network, apps, and cloud environments grow.