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Trustwave Managed Vulnerability Scanning Shines a Light on Vulnerabilities

Written by | Aug 6, 2024

The digital landscape constantly shifts, presenting exciting opportunities and lurking threats for businesses of all sizes. In this ever-evolving environment, maintaining a secure network is no longer a luxury; it's a necessity. However, achieving true security requires more than just firewalls and antivirus software. It demands a comprehensive understanding of your network's vulnerabilities – the chinks in your digital armor that attackers could exploit.

This is where Trustwave Managed Vulnerability Scanning (MVS) steps in. It's a powerful tool designed to give you complete visibility into your network's assets and the vulnerabilities they harbor. This blog post delves deeper into Trustwave MVS, exploring its functionalities, benefits, and how it empowers you to build a more robust defense against cyber threats.

“Identifying and correcting known vulnerabilities is the first step in maturing an organization's ever-evolving threat landscape. Knowing about and addressing them quickly can rapidly increase their resilience to an electronic attack and help thwart a costly breach. When increased visibility is combined with up-to-date intelligence from the SpiderLabs team MVS becomes a valuable tool in the toolbox,” said Grayson Lenik, Director of SpiderLabs Security. “Trustwave has the ability to transform vulnerability management into a strategic asset to significantly enhance an organization’s resilience and protect its most important data.”

 

Why Vulnerability Scanning Matters

Imagine your network as a vast castle. Thick walls and a moat provide a strong initial barrier, but what about hidden weaknesses – a secret passage, a crumbling tower? These vulnerabilities could leave your entire castle exposed. Vulnerability scanning acts like a team of diligent scouts meticulously examining your network for these hidden weaknesses. By proactively identifying vulnerabilities, you can prioritize remediation efforts and patch those holes before attackers can exploit them.

 

Trustwave MVS: Your Managed Security Solution

Trustwave MVS removes the complexity from vulnerability scanning. Our team of security experts, SpiderLabs, takes the reins, conducting thorough scans across your network on your behalf. This frees up your valuable time and resources to focus on core business functions while ensuring your critical assets' security.

Here's a closer look at what Trustwave MVS offers:

  • Unveiling the Unknown: Discover all the assets within your network and their associated vulnerabilities. This comprehensive picture empowers you to make informed decisions about security strategies.
  • A Multi-Faceted Approach: Go beyond basic scans with Trustwave MVS's diverse scanning options. Choose from discovery scans to identify active assets, network scans (internal and external) to assess internal and external threats, application scans to pinpoint vulnerabilities within your applications, and database scans to uncover security gaps in your data storage.
  • Prioritizing Threats with Intelligence: Not all vulnerabilities are created equal. Trustwave MVS employs risk-based ranking to prioritize the most critical threats, allowing you to focus your resources on the areas that pose the biggest security risk.
  • Minimizing False Positives: Reduce the time and effort wasted chasing false alarms. Trustwave MVS utilizes advanced techniques to minimize false positives, ensuring your team focuses on genuine threats.
  • Adapting to Evolving Threats: The security landscape is constantly changing. Trustwave MVS offers up to three on-demand scans with the Elite Package, allowing you to scan your network again when new threats emerge or after deploying new assets.
  • Expert Verification: Our team doesn't just provide raw data. Trustwave MVS includes manual verification of critical vulnerabilities by our security experts, ensuring accuracy and eliminating potential confusion.
  • Compliance Made Simple: Meeting audit and compliance requirements can be a time-consuming hassle. Trustwave MVS streamlines the process by generating comprehensive reports demonstrating your network security commitment.

 

The Benefits of Trustwave MVS

By leveraging Trustwave MVS, you gain a multitude of advantages:

  • Enhanced Visibility: Gain a clear picture of your network and its vulnerabilities, empowering you to make informed security decisions.
  • Regular and On-Demand Scans: Stay ahead of threats with scheduled scans and the ability to scan whenever a new risk emerges.
  • Reduced Security Risk: Focus on the most critical vulnerabilities first, maximizing your security posture.
  • Effortless Compliance: Meet audit and reporting requirements with ease, saving valuable time and resources.
  • Industry-Leading Expertise: Benefit from Trustwave's 25+ years of experience and SpiderLabs' unparalleled security knowledge.

Don't wait for a security breach to expose your network's vulnerabilities. Take control of your digital security with Trustwave MVS. Contact Trustwave today and discover how we can help you build a stronger, more secure future for your organization.