Vulnerability scanning tools scan assets to identify missing patches, misconfigurations, exposed application vulnerabilities, and other security issues to be remediated.
To help you select the best fitting vulnerability scanning solution, we've evaluated the top options and their use cases.
Tenable builds off of the popular Nessus vulnerability scanning tool to deliver integrated enterprise scale vulnerability detection that evaluates 47,000 unique IT, IoT, OT, operating systems, and applications.
For more on the best options for webapp vulnerability scanning tools, read our article that compares Invicti against AppScan, Burp Suite, and more.
StackHawk offers more limited scanning options but provides a free tier to kick start vulnerability scanning capabilities for the needs of smaller or inexperienced DevOps teams.
StackHawk is covered in more depth in both the best options for webapp vulnerability scanning tools and in the options for the best entry-level vulnerability scanning tools suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
Nmap incorporates preconfigured vulnerability scanning scripts to methodically scan open ports on each IP address in a target range for potential misconfigurations and vulnerabilities.
Our article on MSP/MSSP-friendly vulnerability scanning tools will also cover competitors such as RapidFire VulScan and Syxsense Security Scanner.
MangeEngine's Vulnerability Manager Plus helps small IT teams to start vulnerability scanning of endpoint devices and web servers with minimal investment thanks to free trials and a free tier.
Vulnerability Manager Plus Pros Vulnerability Manager Plus Cons Combines vulnerability assessment, compliance, patch management, and system security configuration into one tool Doesn't offer extensive integration options for 3rd party ticketing or vulnerability management tools Entry-level-friendly with easy set up, low cost, and coverage of common IT needs Doesn't support automatic deployment to the cloud or scan containers, IoT, or webapps Open port detection for all IT assets Immediate patch deployment may be limited Pricing.
Read our article on the best entry-level vulnerability scanning tools suitable for small and medium businesses to compare Vulnerability Manager Plus against Tenable Nessus Essentials and GFI Languard.
This list of the top vulnerability scanning tools draws from research on the top solutions for the major vulnerability scanning categories.
Buyers searching for vulnerability scanning tools primarily seek standalone solutions that can be installed or integrated with existing security stacks and IT ticket processes.
Inclusion criteria focus primarily on stand-alone vulnerability scanning tools, although some entry-level vulnerability management tools were considered and evaluated based exclusively on their vulnerability scanning capabilities.
The criteria excludes solutions that incorporate vulnerability scanning features into other tools such as penetration testing, asset management, patch management, etc.
We evaluated all tools on their core scanning features, vulnerability source quality, and false positive information.
Vulnerability scanning tools need to plug into existing process for ready adoption and deployment.
The universal need for vulnerability management leads to the incorporation of vulnerability scanning capabilities in other tools or the addition of management and remediation capabilities to existing vulnerability scanners.
A typical organization often uses multiple vulnerability scanning tools to fully test all IT assets.
The best solution may even use redundant scanning tools to compare results.
This Cyber News was published on www.esecurityplanet.com. Publication date: Fri, 19 Jan 2024 21:13:04 +0000