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SecurityAssurance™ – Vulnerability Assessment Services

Identify and Eliminate Your IT Vulnerabilities Before They’re Exploited.

Cyber threats are constantly evolving—and many successful breaches occur because of known but unaddressed vulnerabilities. SecurityAssurance’s Vulnerability Assessment Services are designed to help small and mid-sized businesses proactively identify, assess, and mitigate these risks before attackers exploit them.

What Is a Vulnerability Assessment and Why It Matters

A vulnerability assessment is a methodical approach to identifying, classifying, and prioritizing weaknesses in your IT environment—across networks, systems, cloud services, and applications. Unlike penetration tests, which simulate real-world attacks, vulnerability assessments focus on mapping your known exposures to deliver a prioritized list of security risks.

Our methodology is built for efficiency, accuracy, and compliance—giving SMBs the clarity and direction they need to strengthen security posture without overwhelming internal resources.

These assessments are crucial for:

A strong vulnerability management program begins with a thorough and repeatable assessment. For SMBs, this step is essential in staying ahead of threats and maintaining operational resilience.

Core Benefits of SecurityAssurance Vulnerability Assessment Services

You will get direct business value of a professionally conducted vulnerability assessment. By focusing on clarity, compliance alignment, and risk prioritization, SecurityAssurance helps SMBs reduce exposure and better allocate limited cybersecurity resources.

Benefit Description
Visibility Across Environments
Identify weaknesses in networks, endpoints, cloud services, and web apps
Prioritized Risk Reduction
Risks are ranked by severity and exploitability, helping you act quickly
Audit & Compliance Readiness
Reports map directly to frameworks like CMMC, HIPAA, and PCI-DSS
Expert-Validated Results
False positives are minimized through manual review and analyst validation
Remediation Guidance
Receive step-by-step recommendations tailored to your business environment
Support for Internal Teams
Empower your IT staff with documentation and expert insight

What’s Included in Our Vulnerability Assessment Services

SecurityAssurance delivers a complete and actionable evaluation tailored to your organization’s size, complexity, and compliance landscape. Our scope of services go beyond automated scans. SecurityAssurance’s approach includes both technical rigor and business-aligned recommendations—making the findings useful to leadership and actionable for IT teams. This balance of breadth and depth is critical for small businesses that need results fast, without complexity.

Asset Discovery

Identifies all endpoints, servers, cloud instances, and unmanaged devices

Network Vulnerability Scans

Internal and external scanning for common CVEs and misconfigurations

Web Application Scanning

Scans for OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities such as XSS, SQL Injection, etc.

Credentialed Scanning

Deep scans using secure credentials to uncover more detailed system flaws

Vulnerability Validation

Analysts manually verify critical findings and filter out false positives

Compliance Mapping

Results mapped to regulatory frameworks and industry standards

Custom Reporting

Executive summary + detailed technical report with risk scores (CVSS)

Remediation Plan

Detailed, step-by-step guidance for resolving each vulnerability

Debrief & Advisory Session

Live session to review findings, answer questions, and plan remediation

Our Proven 6-Step Assessment Process

Our structured process ensures consistency, transparency, and value at every phase. From initial scoping to actionable outcomes, SecurityAssurance delivers clarity and risk reduction in a timeline that respects SMB budgets and resources.

Step Description
1. Scoping & Planning
Define the scope, business goals, compliance drivers, and systems in focus
2. Scanning & Discovery
Perform internal and external vulnerability scans using industry-recognized tools
3. Analysis & Verification
Human analysts validate critical issues and reduce noise from false positives
4. Risk Ranking & Mapping
Assign severity levels and align with standards such as CVSS, NIST, or PCI-DSS
5. Reporting & Review
Deliver reports with visual summaries, mitigation plans, and technical detail
6. Remediation Support
Provide tailored guidance or hands-on help to resolve key findings

Common Vulnerabilities We Identify

Our vulnerability assessments frequently uncover overlooked issues that put SMBs at risk. These vulnerabilities represent common attack vectors that are often unmonitored by internal teams. By detecting them early, SMBs can drastically lower the chances of unauthorized access, data loss, or compliance failures.

Category Examples of Vulnerabilities Identified
Unpatched Software
Legacy applications, OS vulnerabilities, end-of-life software
Credential Weaknesses
Default passwords, password reuse, weak authentication mechanisms
Cloud Misconfigurations
Publicly exposed S3 buckets, improper IAM roles, unencrypted storage
Firewall & Network Gaps
Open ports, unfiltered inbound/outbound traffic, unsegmented networks
Web Application Flaws
Injection attacks, session management issues, outdated CMS plugins
Insecure Services
Exposed RDP, FTP, Telnet, and SNMP services
Third-Party Risks
Vulnerabilities in partner integrations or supply chain endpoints

Who Should Get a Vulnerability Assessment?

SecurityAssurance combines technical rigor with SMB sensibility. Our vulnerability assessments are not one-size-fits-all—they’re customized, validated, and supported by a team that understands your time, budget, and business priorities.

SecurityAssurance recommends vulnerability assessments for SMBs that:

Why Choose SecurityAssurance

Differentiator What It Means for Your Business
SMB-Focused Delivery Model
Right-sized assessments with minimal disruption to operations
Certified Cybersecurity Experts
Analysts with CISSP, OSCP, CEH credentials lead each engagement
Manual Validation of Results
Accurate reporting with actionable remediation steps
Compliance-Aware Reporting
Designed to meet audit requirements for CMMC, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, NIST, etc.
Hands-On Remediation Guidance
Post-assessment support to resolve issues—not just identify them
Flexible Engagement Models
One-time scans, ongoing programs, and co-managed options available

Compliance & Audit Alignment

Whether you need to pass an audit or simply want peace of mind, our reports provide clear evidence of due diligence and help reduce compliance complexity.

SecurityAssurance assessments are built to meet or exceed the requirements of:

Framework / Standard How We Support Compliance
CMMC 2.0
Identify gaps in NIST 800-171 controls and generate POA&M documentation
HIPAA
Conduct Security Rule-compliant risk assessments for ePHI
PCI-DSS v4.0
Satisfy vulnerability management and risk analysis requirements
NIST SP 800-171/53
Assess system vulnerabilities against control families and baselines
Cyber Insurance
Demonstrate proactive vulnerability management for policy eligibility

Deliverables You Will Receive

After completing the assessment, you’ll receive:

Get Started with a Security-Focused Partner

Don’t leave your security posture to chance. A single overlooked vulnerability can lead to devastating consequences for your reputation, compliance, and bottom line. With SecurityAssurance, you gain visibility, confidence, and a partner committed to protecting your business.