Vulnerability Assessments help protect your business.

We believe in testing security to ensure it is robust. Vulnerability Assessments allow your business to identify any current digital or network weaknesses and address any issues before they become a problem.

According to the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) you can “think of Vulnerability Assessments as a cheap and cost-effective way of keeping the most common security issues at bay.”

What is a Vulnerability Assessment?

A Vulnerability Assessment is an evaluation of IT and network infrastructure to identify security vulnerabilities and risks. It's an effective and affordable first step for an organisation to understand their current security posture and help determine what steps to take next.

How does a Vulnerability Assessment help my business?

There are a wide range of operational, financial and reputational benefits for your business.

• Identify weaknesses and mitigate security risks
• Demonstrate due diligence and maintain customer trust
• Improve incident response and stay compliant

Like many security procedures, not only does it help protect your business but you can prove to others that you take security seriously. This is not only good for your customers but cyber insurers also recommend Vulnerability Assessments, which could help your business reduce your insurance costs.

Is it just for big businesses with ISO accreditation?

Vulnerability Assessments are a requirement for ISO 27001 certification, highlighting their importance and value but any business can benefit from these.

If you would like to test the security of your organisation before hackers do, please get in touch with Strident to discuss your options.

Alternatively, if you would like to look at Vulnerability Assessments as part of your ISO certification, then please get in touch with our ISO Compliance Specialist, Rebecca Richards, via our ISO certification page.