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Vulnerability Assessment

Find your vulnerabilities. Before attackers find them for you.

Network, application, endpoint, and cloud vulnerability assessments for UK businesses. Prioritised findings, clear remediation plans, and compliance evidence for Cyber Essentials, ISO 27001, and cyber insurance.

CVSS-Scored Findings
Compliance Evidence
5-Day Turnaround
Remediation Support
Assessment Types

Every attack surface assessed, every vulnerability found.

We assess your network, applications, endpoints, and cloud environments. Each assessment is scoped to your specific environment and compliance requirements.

Understanding the Difference

Vulnerability assessment vs penetration testing. Which do you need?

Both are valuable. The right choice depends on your objectives, budget, and compliance requirements.

Aspect
Vulnerability Assessment
Penetration Testing
Approach
Automated scanning with analyst review
Manual exploitation by certified testers
Depth
Broad coverage of known vulnerabilities
Deep investigation of specific attack paths
Output
Prioritised vulnerability list with CVSS scores
Proof-of-concept exploits and attack narrative
Frequency
Quarterly or continuous
Annual or project-based
Cost
Lower cost, suitable for regular cadence
Higher cost, targeted investment
Best for
Ongoing security hygiene and compliance
Deep-dive security assurance and compliance
Our Process

From scoping to remediation report in 5 working days.

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01

Scoping

We agree the scope of the assessment, including IP ranges, applications, and cloud environments. Rules of engagement documented and signed off.

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02

Scanning and Discovery

Automated scanning tools combined with manual analyst review. Every identified vulnerability is validated to remove false positives.

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03

Analysis and Prioritisation

Vulnerabilities scored by CVSS rating and business impact. Critical and high-risk findings highlighted for immediate action.

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04

Report and Remediation

Clear report with executive summary, technical findings, and a prioritised remediation plan. We support your team through the fixes.

Real Results

Vulnerabilities found and fixed for UK businesses.

Professional Services Firm

A 60-person accountancy firm needed to demonstrate security controls to a large enterprise client before signing a data processing agreement.

Vulnerability assessment completed in 5 days. Report provided to client. Contract signed. 23 vulnerabilities remediated within 30 days.

E-Commerce Business

An online retailer processing card payments needed to understand their PCI DSS exposure before a compliance audit.

Network and application assessment identified 4 critical vulnerabilities. All remediated before the audit. PCI DSS compliance maintained.

Healthcare Provider

A private clinic needed to demonstrate GDPR-aligned security controls and understand their risk exposure before renewing cyber insurance.

Full vulnerability assessment delivered. Insurance renewed with improved terms. Cyber insurance premium reduced by 22 percent.

Find Your Weaknesses

Know your risk before your next audit, contract, or renewal. Book an assessment today.

Our vulnerability assessments are scoped to your environment and compliance requirements. You get a clear report with prioritised findings and a remediation plan your team can act on.