A vulnerability scan helps a business find public-facing cyber weaknesses, including exposed services, misconfigurations, outdated technology and DNS issues. South African SMEs should care because attackers look for these weaknesses, while insurers, clients and procurement teams want clear evidence of cyber risk management.
ARMD.digital’s external vulnerability scan gives businesses a safe, non-invasive way to see what may already be visible online, with no system access required.
What is a Vulnerability?
A vulnerability is a flaw or weakness in the technology a business uses, or in the way someone has set it up. Hackers often use automated vulnerability scanning tools to search for these weaknesses at scale. Once they find one, they may use it to access sensitive data, disrupt operations, inject malicious code, or prepare a ransomware attack.
What is a vulnerability scanner?
Anything connected to the internet is part of an organisation’s attack surface. Assessing a domain is a way to discover vulnerabilities. These vulnerabilities may affect the website, but that may also affect the company’s cyber security in other areas as well.
A website vulnerability scanneris a tool that uses your domain name to run the scan. It looks for a variety of issues, from common vulnerabilities to misconfigurations, expired certificates, and more. Some of these may be real cyber risk that needs immediate attention, while others may be an ‘acceptable risk’. The vulnerability scan collects its findings into a report that the company and its IT team can review. They can then prioritise public-facing risks and fix the issues that matter most.
ARMD.digital provides businesses access to a powerful website vulnerability scan which companies can use as part of their armory of cyber risk monitoring solutions. In partnership with STORM Guidance in London, a specialist cyber risk and cyber incident advisory firm, ARMD.digital has made their service available through an online purchase portal. The comprehensive cyber security report will provide you with actionable Findings, Observations, and Insights to address any issues head-on.
Why Do You Need Vulnerability Scanning?
By having a trusted external partner scan for vulnerabilities, you can identify and fix security flaws before hackers have a chance to exploit them. Conducting an online cyber risk assessment and fixing vulnerabilities can help prevent data breaches, malware infections, ransomware, and other cyber attacks.
Vulnerability scanning gives businesses an important first line of defence because cybercriminals use similar tools to assess potential targets. It helps your team identify and address visible risks before attackers exploit them.
The Value of utilising Multiple Vulnerability Scanners (getting a second opinion)
Not all vulnerability scanners look for the same risks. Some focus on exposed services, misconfigurations, outdated technology, DNS issues, or other public-facing weaknesses. Using more than one credible scanning source can give your business a broader view of its digital exposure.
If you already use a scanning service, a second opinion can confirm that your current provider covers the right areas. It can also highlight vulnerabilities or misconfigurations that your existing report may have missed.
This is especially useful when your business needs clear cyber risk evidence for internal governance, clients, insurers, procurement teams, or compliance discussions.
Data Protection Requirement to Keep Your Customers’ Data Secure
Businesses that collect or use personal information need to take reasonable steps to protect it from unauthorised access, misuse, loss, or compromise. Regular vulnerability scanning supports this by helping your team identify visible weaknesses before criminals use them.
CyberProfiler gives you an external vulnerability scan linked to your domain, with a practical report your business and IT team can review. It helps you document public-facing risks, prioritise fixes, and show that your organisation takes cyber risk management seriously.
Vulnerability Scanner FAQ
How do I scan a website for vulnerability?
ARMD.digital’s CyberProfiler Scan is the simplest way to identify your digital vulnerabilities. By using a reputable, external partner, a vulnerability scan will help spot cyber security flaws your developers or IT personnel might miss.
What’s the difference between a vulnerability scan and a penetration test?
A vulnerability scan is a high-level automated test that detects and reports potential known vulnerabilities. It’s a cost-effective, first step in an organisation’s assessment of its vulnerabilities. A penetration test (“pen” test) is a hands-on examination conducted by a real person to detect and exploit weaknesses in your system.
What’s the difference between web application and a website?
A web application (web app) is designed for interaction with end users. A website primarily contains static content. The user of a web application can read the content of the web app and also manipulate the data. The user of the website only can read the content of the website but not manipulate it.
Is there a tool that can scan vulnerabilities in web applications?
Yes, there is and CyberProfiler does this to some degree, but only very lightly. You would need a penetration test to assess web application vulnerabilities properly.
Which is the best vulnerability scanner?
ARMD.digital provides access to best-in-class vulnerability scanning solutions from STORM Guidance, a specialist cyber risk and cyber incident advisory firm. CyberProfiler provides ‘An Attacker’s Eye View’ of your cyber risks and is the only scan (we know of) that is informed by an in-house cyber incident response capability. The experts behind CyberProfiler see the coal face of breaches and so know precisely what attackers are looking for. They are trusted by some of the world’s top insurers and reinsurers who use the CyberProfiler tool for their clients.
How to perform a vulnerability scan - Secure cyber solutions at your fingertips
ARMD.digital makes it simple for a business to access its scan through an online portal. Contact us today to learn more about how to scan a website for vulnerabilities, and protect your organisation against cybercrime.
