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What is Scanning?
A cyber scan is a cybersecurity process that identifies vulnerabilities in networks, applications, and APIs. Cyber scans can help organizations reduce the risk of cyberattacks by identifying and addressing potential threats.
Definitions
Sending packets or requests to another system to gain information to be used in a subsequent attack.
SOURCE: CNSSI-4009
Types of cyber scans:
Vulnerability scanning: Automatically detects security weaknesses in software, systems, and networks
Network scanning: Examines an organization’s network infrastructure to identify connected devices, their configurations, and potential vulnerabilities
Web application scanning: Identifies security vulnerabilities in web applications
API security scanning: Identifies security vulnerabilities in APIs
Benefits of cyber scans:
- Helps organizations identify and address potential threats before attackers can exploit them
- Helps organizations assess their overall security posture
- Helps organizations mitigate potential risks
- Helps organizations enhance their overall security posture
