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Vulnerability Assessment

What you do not know about your security posture is exactly what attackers exploit.

Systematic technical assessment of your applications, infrastructure, and network identifying vulnerabilities that could be exploited — ranked by risk, with clear remediation guidance.

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VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENT · MARKWAVE

The problem

Most businesses have security vulnerabilities they are entirely unaware of. Unpatched software, misconfigured cloud resources, exposed services, and default credentials accumulate over time as systems grow and change. Without systematic assessment, these vulnerabilities remain invisible until they are discovered by the wrong people.

The opportunity

A structured vulnerability assessment provides a complete, prioritised picture of your security weaknesses. This transforms security from an abstract concern into an actionable programme. Fixing the right vulnerabilities in the right order produces the greatest risk reduction for the available investment.

Our approach

We combine automated scanning with manual verification to produce accurate, context-aware findings. Automated tools identify known vulnerabilities at scale. Manual analysis validates findings, eliminates false positives, and identifies business-context risks that automated tools miss. Every finding is prioritised by exploitability and business impact.

Capabilities

What we deliver within Vulnerability Assessment

01

Network Vulnerability Scanning

Systematic scanning of network infrastructure, exposed services, and device configurations.

02

Web Application Assessment

Automated and manual assessment of web applications against OWASP Top 10 and beyond.

03

Cloud Configuration Review

Assessing AWS, Azure, and GCP configurations for security misconfigurations and excessive permissions.

04

Endpoint Assessment

Reviewing endpoint security configurations, patch status, and protection coverage.

05

Database Security Review

Assessing database access controls, encryption, and configuration security.

06

API Security Assessment

Testing API endpoints for authentication weaknesses, authorisation flaws, and data exposure.

07

Prioritised Findings Report

Detailed report with every finding, its risk rating, and specific remediation guidance.

08

Remediation Support

Technical assistance in resolving identified vulnerabilities post-assessment.

OPERATIONAL FRAMEWORK

Our engagement process

PHASE 01 OF 05WEEK 1–2

Scope Definition

Defining the systems, applications, and infrastructure included in the assessment.

PRIMARY ACCEPTANCE ARTIFACT
Diagnostic Baseline & Gap Audit Dossier
Full technical baseline assessment
Commercial bottleneck identification
Stakeholder alignment & scope sign-off
EXECUTION SPECIFICATIONLIVE
Phase Window
Week 1–2
Assigned Lead
Strategy & Diagnostic Lead
Communication Cadence
Daily async Slack + Kickoff session
Gate Approval
Formal stakeholder review prior to advancing
ROADMAP PROGRESS20%
Need custom milestone staging for Vulnerability Assessment?
We tailor phase sequences and sprint windows to your internal compliance calendars and deployment freezes.
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Outcomes

What you can expect

SERVICE FAMILY
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Find your weaknesses before attackers do.

Complete inventory of known vulnerabilities across assessed systems

Risk-prioritised findings enabling efficient remediation allocation

Eliminated false positives through manual validation

Executive and technical reporting for different stakeholder audiences

Clear remediation roadmap for security team implementation

FAQ

Common questions

A vulnerability assessment identifies and documents known weaknesses across your environment. Penetration testing goes further — actively attempting to exploit those vulnerabilities to demonstrate real-world impact. Both serve different purposes; many organisations benefit from both.

For most businesses, quarterly is appropriate for production environments. Assessments should also be triggered by significant infrastructure changes, new application deployments, or after security incidents.

Scanning can occasionally trigger alerts or slow services marginally. We coordinate timing to minimise business impact and inform your IT team before assessments begin.

A detailed report with every finding, its risk rating (Critical/High/Medium/Low/Informational), evidence, and specific technical remediation steps. We also provide an executive summary suitable for board or management review.

Ready to discuss your Vulnerability Assessment requirements?

Describe your situation and what you are hoping to achieve. We will assess whether there is a genuine opportunity and outline how we would approach it.