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That is an excellent reason to run an Internet Perimeter Vulnerability Scan. The objective report provides a constructive means of starting or continuing a conversation about Internet security. The Internet Perimeter
Vulnerability Scan contributes to the dialogue by providing complete and clear documentation that everyone can understand.
Why would I need an Internet Perimeter Vulnerability Scan?
Forewarned is forearmed - Everyday potential attackers survey corporate Internet edges for opportunities to break into private resources.They may be making a random pass or targeting you specifically. Either way, it is easy to probe a site from the other side of the globe. On a single firewall there are 65,535 different ports that a program, or part of your operating system, can communicate through. If your Internet security is weak, a single probe can escalate into a determined attempt to break into, shut down, or deface your organization's internal resources through any port, on any system, visible from the Internet. IPVS warns you how your Internet connections can be compromised before a hacker lets you know the hard way.
What is Internet Perimeter Vulnerability Scan?
The Internet Perimeter Vulnerability Scan is an Internet security test service that provides an understanding of how your Internet connections are vulnerable to hacking. Basically, it finds the holes before the hackers do. By running a scan of your Internet connections, the Internet Perimeter Vulnerability Scan detects and reports on any known security vulnerabilities. Scans can be run any time of the day and as frequently as needed.
Why cant we simply install a firewall?
Usually, clients should install a firewall as an important piece of their overall security solution. Although a secure perimeter consists of many elements (all of which require testing!), a firewall is a good start. So let's focus initially on this piece of the puzzle. Firewalls are notoriously difficult to configure correctly and therefore, quite subject to human error during initialization, maintenance and even routine use. Misconfiguring firewalls, or accepting default configuration settings, are the two most common sources of vulnerability, but weaknesses in the underlying operating system, or in the TCP/IP stack, also add to persistent security problems. Finally, many firewalls themselves are defective and are vulnerable to one or more of over 300 known security holes. Although recently developed firewalls are much less vulnerable, a classic method used to penetrate firewalls is IP Spoofing. So, it can be relatively easy for a hacker to break in despite "having" a firewall.
Our site already has a firewall. Do I really need this service?
Yes! Firewalls are great for restricting access to your network, but they are very frequently misconfigured. Even when a firewall is securely installed, due to the dynamic nature of Internet technology, the protection may become outdated. Every change reintroduces the potential for error. Therefore, the Internet Perimeter Vulnerability Scan will detect and report on vulnerabilities beyond the firewall.
If my organization already owns a port scanner, why would I need your service?
There are many reasons to subscribe to the Internet Perimeter Vulnerability Scan even if you already own and use a port scanner. The scan reproduces the hackers perspective of attacking your network from the outside. Intelligent Scans -The knowledge base and intelligent engine allows the Internet Perimeter Vulnerability Scan to think in multiple steps and test for more vulnerabilities and more sophisticated exploits than conventional scanners. Always Up-to-Date the vulnerability database is updated on a regular basis so that you can be assured of the most reliable results.
Think of it this way...
Are you completely safe from burglary just because you lock your windows and doors before leaving your home? A good way to assess the situation might be to hire a computerized cat burglar to prowl around the premises and report on the weaknesses. The Internet Perimeter Vulnerability Scan does exactly that.
What types of port scans are supported?
This service starts with a conventional TCP connect scan and performs many follow-on probes. It checks for vulnerability to denial of service through SYN (flooding), FIN, Fragmented packets and many other methods. The Internet Perimeter Vulnerability Scan sees that a resource is visible from the Internet for a hacker to exploit and tells you when that resource is open to abuse. The Internet
Perimeter Vulnerability Scan finds many more types of vulnerabilities with more being added
continually.
How many Vulnerabilities does the Internet Perimeter Vulnerability Scan check for?
The number constantly increases, so it is difficult to provide a precise answer at any given time. The Internet Perimeter Vulnerability Scan currently tests for over 1,400 vulnerabilities.
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