The benefits of Vulnerability Scanning – and why we offer 12 months free with Cyber Essentials

Cyber threats are becoming increasingly sophisticated and prevalent in modern times, and so keeping your business secure with robust cyber security practises is vital for companies of any size. One of the most effective ways to safeguard your business is with Forensic Control’s 12 months of Vulnerability Scanning – which we offer free with your Cyber Essentials certification. 

Vulnerability Scanning is an automated process designed to detect and report potential vulnerabilities, helping to avoid data breaches and keeping devices free of malware and ransomware – the number one way that cyber criminals attack businesses. 

This automated process that identifies any potential security weakness in your systems – whether that’s company devices, systems, networks or applications – via a discreet installation that regularly scans your systems.

Jonathan Krause, Forensic Control’s Founder & MD says: “The first step to securing your data is knowing which vulnerabilities you face. Our regular vulnerability scanning service gives the visibility you need to stay ahead of cyber threats and maintain ongoing compliance.”

How can Vulnerability Scanning help me? 

• Continuous protection: Automated Vulnerability Scanning ensures ongoing protection against emerging threats, creating continuous security that helps you stay on top of potential vulnerabilities in your system.

• Proactive threat assessment: By identifying vulnerabilities before they can be exploited, you can address potential issues quickly and thoroughly, minimising risk and saving you time and money. 

• Know what’s most important: Forensic Control’s Vulnerability Scanning tools categorise and prioritise findings so you can focus your efforts on high-risk vulnerabilities first, letting you focus your resources and implement critical fixes. 

• Staying compliant: To successfully maintain your Cyber Essentials certification, businesses must meet exacting security controls, showing they are compliant with security expectation. However, in reality, maintaining compliance is an ongoing process. Regular Vulnerability Scanning helps to continuously assess your security posture, meaning you can continue to meet the criteria throughout the year.

• Saving money, time and resource: Data breaches cost businesses money – whether regulatory fines, recovery costs or reputational damage. Investing in Vulnerability Scanning is a cost-effective way of staying ahead of issue before data breaches can occur. 

• Enhancing security culture: Cyber Essentials and Vulnerability Scanning can help your organisation create a security-first culture that protects your business, without pulling them away from what matters most. By keeping up to date through automated prompts, your teams can focus on their work, while easily adopting better cyber security practises in their day to day.  

Why book your Cyber Essentials certification?

Cyber Essentials is a UK government-backed scheme that is designed to help protect organisations against common cyber threats. It provides a clear framework of best practices and outlines the basic technical controls that an organisation must have in place to secure their systems effectively.

Over the last decade, Cyber Essentials has become the first port of call for professional cyber security protection, with government figures showing that companies with a Cyber Essentials certification are 92% less likely to make a claim on their insurance. 

Forensic Control offers a range of Cyber Essentials options – Basic, Plus and Pro – to meet the needs of any business, as well as providing 12 months of Vulnerability Scanning absolutely free of charge, to make sure you stay protected and up to date as you grow your business. 

By investing in Vulnerability Scanning and securing your Cyber Essentials certification, you are not only protecting your organisation from potential cyber threats but also committing to a culture of security that will benefit you and your teams in the future.