SecPoint Penetrator: Comprehensive Vulnerability Scanning Profiles for Tailored Security

The SecPoint Penetrator Vulnerability Scanner offers an advanced and highly customizable approach to network security with its unique vulnerability scanning profiles. These profiles are designed to target specific vulnerabilities, compliance requirements, and attack vectors, allowing businesses to tailor their scans based on the exact needs of their infrastructure.

The Benefits of Custom Scanning Profiles

By providing distinct scanning profiles, the Penetrator ensures that every aspect of your IT infrastructure is covered. Whether you need to assess the security of web applications, prepare for industry compliance, or scan for potential exploits, the Penetrator has a tailored profile for the job. Here's how these profiles add value to your security strategy:

1. Comprehensive Coverage

With profiles that range from quick scans of popular ports to full 65,535 port scans, Penetrator ensures that no stone is left unturned. Whether you're testing your firewalls, conducting internal security audits, or scanning external-facing services, you can select the right profile to fit your needs.

2. Industry-Specific Compliance

Penetrator provides profiles that target compliance with critical industry standards, such as PCI-DSS, HIPAA, and ISO 27001. This makes it easier for businesses to conduct regular scans and stay compliant with these standards, avoiding hefty fines and ensuring they maintain robust security practices.

3. Targeted Web Application Security

For organizations that rely heavily on web services, the Penetrator includes web application-focused scans such as Lethal HTTPS Web Attack, SSL Security Checks, and OWASP 10 2021 Compliance. These scans are specifically designed to find vulnerabilities in WordPress, Joomla, and other CMS platforms, ensuring your websites are secure from the latest exploits.

4. Critical Infrastructure Security

In today's connected world, securing SCADA, IoT, and cloud infrastructures is essential. The Penetrator provides specific scan profiles for SCADA ICS PLC IoT and Cloud Infrastructure and Services, enabling businesses to safeguard critical and emerging technologies from targeted attacks.

5. Tailored Compliance Solutions

Businesses in finance, healthcare, and government sectors can benefit from specialized compliance scans like NIST 800-53, GLBA Integrity Compliance, and SOX Compliance. These profiles make it easier to prepare for audits and maintain adherence to stringent regulatory frameworks.

6. Full-Scale Network Defense

The Full Scan profile runs a thorough scan across all 65,535 ports, identifying vulnerabilities that may exist across the entire network. For those needing a quicker overview, the Quick Scan or Best Scan - Popular Ports profile provides a snapshot of the most commonly targeted services and ports.

The 31 Scanning Profiles in Detail

Here’s a closer look at the 31 scanning profiles available with the SecPoint Penetrator:

  1. Best Scan - Popular Ports: Quick scan targeting the most frequently used ports.
  2. Lethal HTTPS Web Attack Scan: Focused on uncovering vulnerabilities in web applications over HTTPS.
  3. SSL & CMS Web Scan - WordPress, Joomla: Checks security of popular CMS platforms.
  4. WordPress Web Scan: Specifically targets vulnerabilities in WordPress websites.
  5. Quick Scan - Most Common Ports: Efficient scan for identifying vulnerabilities in the most used ports.
  6. Full Scan - All 65,535 Ports: Deep scan of all available ports for complete coverage.
  7. Firewall Scan - Stealth Scan: Identifies vulnerabilities in firewall settings and configurations.
  8. Aggressive Scan - Exploits & DoS Attacks: Tests for potential exploits and Denial of Service vulnerabilities.
  9. SSL Security Checks: Ensures SSL configurations are secure and up to modern standards.
  10. VOIP Devices: Focuses on vulnerabilities in VoIP infrastructure.
  11. Cloud Infrastructure and Services Security Scan: Ensures the security of cloud-based infrastructure.
  12. OWASP 10 2021 Compliance: Addresses the top 10 vulnerabilities listed by OWASP.
  13. PCI-DSS Preparation for Web Applications: Prepares systems for PCI-DSS compliance audits.
  14. HIPAA Policy Compliance: Ensures compliance with HIPAA regulations for healthcare data.
  15. SCADA ICS PLC IoT: Focuses on securing critical infrastructure like SCADA systems and IoT devices.
  16. CWE 2011 Compliance: Focuses on Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) standards for security.
  17. ISO 27001 Compliance: Helps businesses meet ISO 27001 security standards.
  18. NIST 800-53/FISMA Compliance: Ensures federal-level security compliance.
  19. CIS Controls v8.0 Compliance: Targets compliance with CIS Controls for cybersecurity.
  20. GLBA Integrity Compliance: Addresses the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act requirements.
  21. FFIEC Compliance Scan: Meets the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) guidelines.
  22. CyberScope Compliance Scan: Designed to align with CyberScope security requirements.
  23. NERC Compliance Scan: Focuses on North American Electric Reliability Corporation standards.
  24. SCAP Compliance Scan: Checks compliance with the Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP).
  25. SOX Compliance Scan: Ensures compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
  26. CERT Compliance Scan: Prepares systems to meet CERT standards.
  27. COBIT/ITIL Compliance Scan: Targets compliance with COBIT and ITIL frameworks.
  28. DISA STIGs Compliance Scan: Ensures compliance with Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) guidelines.
  29. FDCC Compliance Scan: Ensures Federal Desktop Core Configuration compliance.
  30. NSA Compliance Scan: Aligns with National Security Agency standards for security.
  31. NIS2 Compliance Scan: Network and Information Systems Directive 2), an EU regulation aimed at improving cybersecurity across the EU.

Flexible Deployment Options

In addition to the rich set of scanning profiles, the Penetrator is available in multiple deployment formats to fit different business needs:

  • Physical Appliances: Choose from 1U Rack Units or Small Form Factor (SFF) Units, depending on your space and performance requirements.
  • Virtual Appliances: The Penetrator can be deployed on VMware, Hyper-V, and through G4L Linux images, providing flexible options for businesses that prefer to integrate into virtual environments.

Conclusion

The SecPoint Penetrator offers an unparalleled range of vulnerability scanning profiles, each designed to address specific areas of network security and compliance. From quick scans to comprehensive audits, and from web applications to critical infrastructure, the Penetrator ensures that your organization is fully protected from known vulnerabilities. Combined with its flexible deployment options, SecPoint delivers a powerful solution that fits any network security environment.

For more information, visit SecPoint Penetrator and discover how our tailored scanning profiles can help you stay secure and compliant across your entire network.