In the previous article, InsightSec provided an explanation of the principles behind vulnerability scanning. Now, let's delve into the functions of vulnerability scanning.
Regular Network Security Self-Assessment:
Equipped with a vulnerability scanning system, network administrators can conduct regular network security assessments. This helps to identify and address security vulnerabilities at an early stage, optimize resources, and improve network efficiency.
Checking after Installing New Software or Launching New Services:
Installing new software or launching new services can potentially expose previously hidden vulnerabilities. Therefore, it is necessary to rescan the system after these operations to ensure security.
Security Planning Evaluation and Effectiveness Testing for Network Construction and Transformation:
Network builders must establish comprehensive security plans to oversee the overall network infrastructure. By striking the right balance between acceptable levels of risk and cost, and making informed decisions among various security products and technologies, a vulnerability scanning/network assessment system facilitates the evaluation of security plans and the assessment of construction effectiveness.
Security Testing before Critical Network Tasks:
Prior to handling critical network tasks, proactive measures should be taken to prevent accidents and strengthen both technical and managerial aspects of network and information security. By adopting vulnerability scanning/network assessment systems, security testing can be conveniently performed.
Analysis and Investigation after Network Security Incidents:
In the aftermath of network security incidents, a vulnerability scanning/network assessment system can help identify the vulnerabilities exploited in the attack, assist in patching the vulnerabilities, and provide valuable information for investigating the source of the attack.
Preparations for Significant Network Security Events:
Before major network security events, a vulnerability scanning/network assessment system can help users identify and address vulnerabilities in a timely manner.
Security Inspections by Public Security and Confidentiality Departments:
Internet security consists of network operation security and information security. Network operation security covers the secure operation of major computer information systems such as ChinaNet, ChinaGBN, CNCnet, and other dedicated networks. Information security includes the security of computer systems, servers, workstations, and other devices connected to the Internet, involved in data collection, processing, storage, transmission, and retrieval. A vulnerability scanning/network assessment system can actively support security inspections conducted by public security and confidentiality departments.
The above information is shared by InsightSec, and we hope it is helpful to you.