Vulnerability Assessment

IT vulnerability assessment without false positives

We use a software-based approach to create a meaningful report containing all weak points and problem zones as well as recommendations for rectification.

To do this, our experts combine public, commercial and private software tools to ensure maximum coverage. Every find is checked manually so that we can ensure that the final report does not contain any false positives.

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What we test in vulnerability assessments

  • Network & Infrastructure Scans

    Port scans, service detection, OS fingerprinting, exposed services and misconfigured firewalls using nmap, Nessus & OpenVAS.

  • Web Application Scans

    OWASP Top 10, SQL injection, XSS, CSRF, path traversal and detection of known CVEs using Burp Suite Professional and proprietary scanners.

  • External Attack Surface Monitoring

    Detection of subdomains, exposed credentials, leaked confidential information, shadow IT and third-party risks using Argos eASM.

Automated scans = fast & affordable. Manual pentests = deep & thorough. Both have their place.
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Why Regular IT Vulnerability Assessments Are Important

IT vulnerability assessments are automated security evaluations for fast baseline testing of your IT infrastructure, web applications and cloud environments. Unlike manual penetration tests, automated tools scan your systems for known CVEs, misconfigurations and OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities - fast, cost-effective and scalable. Vulnerability assessments are ideal for continuous monitoring, compliance requirements (ISO 27001, NIS2, TISAX) and as preparation for in-depth pentests.

Fast & Scalable: Scan Large Infrastructures Automated scanners like Nessus, OpenVAS and Burp Suite can scan hundreds of IPs, web apps and APIs in short time - perfect for large IT landscapes and multi-cloud environments.

Detection of Known CVEs & Misconfiguration Checks Vulnerability scans detect known CVEs in software versions, outdated libraries, default credentials and common misconfigurations - low-hanging fruit for attackers.

Compliance & Continuous Security Monitoring ISO 27001, NIS2, TISAX and SOC 2 require regular vulnerability assessments. Automated scans meet compliance requirements and enable continuous security monitoring.

We deliver results cleaned of false positives with clear priorities, concrete action recommendations for your development and operations team and - if desired - management summaries for leadership and compliance audits.

What Does an IT Vulnerability Assessment Find?

Automated vulnerability scans detect known CVEs, misconfigurations, OWASP Top 10, outdated software, default credentials and common vulnerabilities - the low-hanging fruit for attackers.

Known CVEs & Outdated Software

Scanners detect known CVEs in Apache, nginx, OpenSSL, WordPress, plugins and outdated libraries. Version matching and CVE mapping from NVD/NIST databases - critical for patch management.

Misconfigurations & Exposed Services

Exposed admin panels, default credentials, misconfigured firewalls, open database ports (MongoDB, Redis), open Git repositories and debug endpoints - common misconfigurations are a classic.

OWASP Top 10 Vulnerabilities

SQL injection, XSS, CSRF, path traversal, XXE, insecure deserialization and SSRF - automated scanners detect OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities in web applications, but with a high rate of false positives.

Weak Credentials & Authentication Issues

Default credentials (admin/admin), weak passwords, missing MFA, brute-force vulnerable logins and exposed API keys - authentication issues are often the easiest entry point.

SSL/TLS & Encryption Weaknesses

Outdated TLS versions (TLS 1.0/1.1), weak cipher suites, self-signed certificates, missing HSTS and certificate validation issues - encryption weaknesses enable man-in-the-middle attacks.

Cloud Misconfigurations & Shadow IT

Open S3 buckets, publicly accessible Azure blobs, over-privileged IAM roles, subdomain takeovers and shadow IT through external attack surface monitoring - cloud-native risks require specialized tools.

Our Scanners & Custom Solutions

We combine established industry scanners (Nessus, OpenVAS, Burp Suite) with our own tools and our eASM platform Argos - for results cleaned of false positives and deeper insights.

Nessus & OpenVAS: Infrastructure Scans

Nessus Professional and OpenVAS scan networks, servers and cloud infrastructure for known CVEs, misconfigurations and compliance requirements. Ideal for large IT landscapes.

  • Detection of known CVEs via NVD/NIST
  • Identification of network devices & operating systems
  • Compliance checks (CIS, PCI-DSS, ISO 27001)

Burp Suite Professional: Web Application Scans

Burp Suite Professional scans web applications and APIs for OWASP Top 10, SQLi, XSS, CSRF and business logic weaknesses. We use custom extensions for better detection rates.

  • OWASP Top 10 & API security testing
  • Custom Burp extensions & plugins
  • Manual validation of scanner results

Argos eASM: External Attack Surface Monitoring

Our own eASM solution Argos continuously scans the external attack surface: detection of subdomains, exposed credentials, shadow IT, third-party risks and leaked confidential information.

Our Advantage: All scanner results are manually validated by our team and false positives are removed. You receive a curated report with clear priorities - not just raw data from the scanners.

How Much Does an IT Vulnerability Assessment Cost?

The price depends on the scope - number of IPs, web applications, APIs, cloud accounts and desired report depth. Vulnerability assessments are significantly more affordable than manual pentests.

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Basic Vulnerability Scan

For individual web applications or small infrastructures

$450 - $2,200
1-3 Test Days
  • Automated web application scan (one domain/application)
  • Detection of OWASP Top 10 with Burp Suite
  • Check for known CVEs for web servers
  • Removal of false positives
  • PDF report with priorities
Ideal for: Individual web applications, startups, basic compliance checks, pentest preparation

Vulnerability Assessment vs. Penetration Test

Both have their place - automated scans for fast baseline checks, manual pentests for in-depth security assessments.

IT Vulnerability Assessment

Advantages:

  • Fast & cost-effective (days instead of weeks)
  • Scalable for large infrastructures (100+ IPs)
  • Detection of known CVEs & outdated software
  • Ideal for continuous monitoring & compliance

Disadvantages:

  • High rate of false positives (without manual validation)
  • Doesn't find business logic flaws or complex attacks
  • No privilege escalation testing
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