Vulnerability Management & Assessment Services

Vulnerability assessment services (often abbreviated as VA services) are a suite of services designed to identify, classify, prioritize, and report vulnerabilities in a system, application, network, or other assets. They help organizations identify security weaknesses that might be exploited by threat actors, with the end goal of proactively improving an organization's security posture.

In some cases, VA services can offer continuous or periodic vulnerability scanning to ensure that previously identified vulnerabilities have been addressed and to discover new ones that might emerge.

At last, vulnerability assessment is often paired with penetration testing. While the former identifies vulnerabilities, the latter simulates real-world attacks to exploit those vulnerabilities and test the effectiveness of security measures. Together, they provide a comprehensive view of an organization's security health.

In a brief analysis, vulnerability is the weakness, the threat is the means that can cause damage, and the risk is the likelihood and magnitude of the damage that can be inflicted.

The terms "vulnerability," "risk," and "threat" refer to different aspects of information security. Although they are interconnected, they have distinct definitions:

Vulnerability: This refers to a weakness or gap in a system, application, or network that can be exploited by a threat. Vulnerabilities can arise from programming errors, operating systems, network equipment, etc.

Risk: This pertains to the likelihood of damage or loss occurring from a specific threat exploiting a specific vulnerability. Risk is often calculated based on the frequency of the threat occurrence, the severity of the vulnerability, and the impact a potential breach would have.

Threat: This refers to something or someone that has the potential to cause harm to a system, network, or organization. Threats can come from various sources, including hackers, natural disasters, mistake-prone users, or internal malicious actors.

Vulnerability management is an ongoing process, while on the other hand, vulnerability assessment usually constitutes a one-time analysis of the systems and networks that make up your information infrastructure. However, some companies may conduct regular vulnerability assessments without delving into their comprehensive management, receiving weekly or monthly reports from automated vulnerability scanning tools.

Moreover, as penetration tests involve the detailed analysis and identification of the weak points of defense mechanisms, systems, networks, and applications in your information infrastructure, these tests are less frequent due to their complexity and requirements.

However, considering that new vulnerabilities appear almost daily, systematic vulnerability scanning (VA) plays a crucial role in maintaining the security of your systems against the most recent threats.

Vulnerability scanning is an automated process aimed at identifying known weaknesses that could theoretically be exploited by malicious users to affect the confidentiality, integrity, or availability of your business's data and services.

On the other hand, a penetration test involves the active exploitation of vulnerabilities by a security consultant, who uses a combination of procedures, standards, experience, skills, and creativity to search for and exploit weaknesses or misconfigurations with the aim of exploiting the systems in any way possible.

Often, a penetration test as a basic step begins with the phase of vulnerability scanning.

Given that penetration tests aim to thoroughly analyze and actively exploit weaknesses in your information infrastructure's protection mechanisms, systems, applications, and networks, they are conducted less frequently. However, as new vulnerabilities emerge daily, regular vulnerability scanning (VA) is vital to ensure that your systems and data remain protected against the latest threats.

The frequency of vulnerability scans can vary greatly and depends on several factors, including the nature of your information systems, the industry your business is in, the security requirements that have been set, and the rate at which changes occur in your operational environment.

As a broad guideline, vulnerability scans are often scheduled at regular intervals, such as weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly, to ensure new vulnerabilities are detected and existing ones are addressed in a timely manner. However, this frequency is not one-size-fits-all and can be adjusted based on your business's unique needs and security objectives.

In determining the appropriate frequency for vulnerability scanning, it's advisable to consult your security team and consider expert recommendations. They can help create a vulnerability scanning schedule that is tailored to the specific requirements and risk profile of your business.

In recent times, due to the rapidly evolving threat landscape, businesses are increasingly leaning towards conducting vulnerability scans on a weekly basis to maintain a robust security posture.

The Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) is a free, open industrial standard used by Logisek and many other cybersecurity organizations for assessing and communicating the severity and characteristics of vulnerabilities. The CVSS rating ranges from 0.0 to 10.0, and the National Vulnerability Database (NVD) determines the method of measuring the risk rating based on the severity of vulnerabilities. The CVSS v3.1 ratings and their corresponding risk ratings are as follows:

The evaluation and determination of CVSS ratings are based on various characteristics of vulnerabilities, such as impact, exploitability, affected components, and authentication.

The National Vulnerability Database (NVD) provides an updated repository of all known vulnerabilities (CVEs), offering corresponding ratings and other relevant information. The CVE list originates from the MITRE Corporation, a nonprofit organization that initiated the creation of the CVE database in 1999. MITRE provides essential information for each vulnerability and ensures automatic synchronization of its database with the National Vulnerability Database (NVD).

To receive an estimate for our Vulnerability Assessment (VA), Continuous Vulnerability Assessment (CVA), and/or Vulnerability Management as a Service (VMaaS), you will need to fill out a questionnaire detailing your requirements. Logisek's specialists are on hand to assist you throughout this process, guaranteeing all your needs are addressed.

At Logisek, we believe in empowering your team with flexibility and control over cybersecurity services. That's why we've introduced our innovative Charge Credit System.

Why Choose the Charge Credit System?

Empowerment and Control: Equip your team with the freedom to decide the 'when' and 'how' of scheduling penetration tests, ensuring security aligns with your project timelines.

Simplified Budgeting: No more complicated quotes or financial surprises. Purchase credits in advance, and utilize them as needed, making budgeting straightforward and predictable.

Tailored Security: Your team knows best. Choose the cybersecurity services that are right for you, when you need them. Our credit system is designed to be both flexible and accommodating to your specific requirements.

Invest in a system that prioritizes your needs. With our Charge Credit System, take charge of your cybersecurity journey.

For a more detailed understanding of our credit model and other related information, please feel free to reach out to us.

An Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) is established between all involved parties to safeguard the confidentiality of all shared information. We adhere to stringent data usage policies, ensuring that your information is only utilized for generating a comprehensive technical report derived from the findings of the test.

Any customer data that is processed during the penetration testing phase is securely stored in an encrypted location within a protected environment. After the conclusion of the project, this information is thoroughly deleted to maintain the highest level of data security and confidentiality.

At Logisek, our commitment is to empower businesses to effectively tackle the evolving threats from cybercriminals. We do this by carrying out thorough, real-world attack simulations through our suite of products, services, and training programs.

Our depth of experience gives us a unique insight into the strategies and mindset of cybercriminals. This enables us to equip our clients with the most effective defense against the array of cyber threats they encounter on a daily basis.

Upon finalization of the testing process, our team of experts conducts an exhaustive evaluation of each identified vulnerability. This guarantees that you receive a complete understanding of the necessary steps to effectively address and rectify any uncovered vulnerabilities.

Logisek specializes in identifying security vulnerabilities across networks, systems, and various layers that could potentially enable privilege escalation, data manipulation, or unauthorized access to restricted information or functionalities.

Our approach involves meticulous inspections and verification of all exploitable vulnerabilities through hands-on analysis.

Throughout the penetration testing process, Logisek offers guidance for rectifying weaknesses and strengthens the security strategy specific to your organization's information infrastructure. Our mission is to enhance your cybersecurity posture and ensure your organization is robustly defended against potential threats.