{"id":363,"date":"2023-09-24T15:24:18","date_gmt":"2023-09-24T22:24:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/updown\/?p=363"},"modified":"2023-10-03T15:58:23","modified_gmt":"2023-10-03T22:58:23","slug":"vulnerability-scanning-vs-pen-testing-choosing-the-right-approach","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/updown\/vulnerability-scanning-vs-pen-testing-choosing-the-right-approach\/","title":{"rendered":"Vulnerability Scanning vs. Pen Testing: Choosing the Right Approach"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Safeguarding your network against potential threats is paramount. Network security is not a one-size-fits-all approach, and organizations need to decide on two critical security practices: network vulnerability scanning and penetration testing. While both serve the common goal of identifying vulnerabilities, they have distinct purposes, costs, and scopes. In this article, we will explore the differences between these two approaches and discuss why network vulnerability scanning should be considered an essential component of every organization’s security strategy, even in conjunction with penetration testing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Understanding Network Vulnerability Scans<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Network vulnerability scans are akin to a doctor’s regular check-up but for your digital systems. These are primarily:<\/p>\n\n\n\n