Find the weak spots before someone else does
Continuous scanning of your devices and systems, with plain-English fixes in priority order, so you are ready for Cyber Essentials and one step ahead of attackers.
A one-off scan goes stale. Continuous assessment does not.
New weaknesses appear every week: a missed update, a new device, a setting that changes. A yearly check only tells you how things looked on one day.
One-off scan
- A snapshot that is out of date within weeks
- A long report that is hard to act on
- No way to prove a fix worked
- Easy to forget until the next audit
Continuous assessment
- Devices checked regularly, so new gaps show up quickly
- Findings ranked so you fix the biggest risks first
- Re-checks confirm each fix has worked
- Evidence ready when Cyber Essentials comes round
How it works, in six steps
No jargon and no disruption to your team.
Agree the scope
We list the devices, sites and cloud services to include, so you only pay for what is in scope.
Connect your devices
A lightweight tool is deployed to your computers and servers. Users will not notice it.
Scan regularly
Your systems are checked against known weaknesses, not just once but on a schedule.
Prioritise
Every finding is ranked by real-world risk, so you know what to fix today and what can wait.
Fix it
We apply the fixes for you, or give your own IT team clear steps to follow.
Re-check and report
We confirm the issue has gone and give you a simple report you can show to insurers, customers or an assessor.
What we check
The common problems behind most small-business breaches.
Missing updates
Operating systems and applications that are behind on security patches.
Weak settings
Default passwords, missing encryption and settings that leave the door open.
Risky software
Out-of-date or unsupported programs that attackers know how to exploit.
Exposed services
Internet-facing services and open ports that should not be reachable.
Unsupported devices
Old computers and phones that no longer receive security updates.
Cyber Essentials gaps
Anything that would stop you passing the five Cyber Essentials controls.
Who it is for
Whether ABCOM looks after your IT or you have your own team.
ABCOM managed IT clients
Our managed IT clients are already covered, so assessments and fixes are part of how we look after you, and they stay ready for Cyber Essentials.
Companies with their own IT team
We deploy the tooling and help you get ready for Cyber Essentials. This is a paid service, quoted by the number of devices and sites in scope.
Ongoing compliance
Prefer to stay ready all year? A monthly subscription keeps scanning and reporting continuous.
Questions we get asked
What is a vulnerability assessment?
It is a check of your computers, servers and network for known security weaknesses, such as missing updates or risky settings. It finds problems and ranks them; it does not try to break in. See all our FAQs →
Will it slow my team down?
No. Scans run quietly in the background and are scheduled around your working day.
Does it help with Cyber Essentials?
Yes. It helps you prepare by finding the gaps that would otherwise cause a fail, such as unpatched software. It supports your application but cannot guarantee a pass. About Cyber Essentials →
How is it different from a penetration test?
A vulnerability assessment looks broadly and regularly for known weaknesses. A penetration test is a deeper, one-off attempt to exploit them. Many businesses start with an assessment. Our cyber security services →
Is it only for large companies?
No. It suits small and mid-sized businesses, including those with a handful of computers.
Do I need to give you access to my data?
No. The tooling looks at the security state of devices, not at the contents of your files or emails.
How much does it cost?
It depends on how many devices and sites are in scope. Book a free review and we will quote a fixed price. Book a review →
What happens after the scan?
You get a prioritised list and a plain-English summary. We can fix the issues for you, or hand the list to your own IT team. Talk to us →
Want to know where you stand?
Book a free security review and we will tell you what we would check and what it would take to get you ready.
Book a free security review