// The Challenge
Eliminating Visibility Gaps
In a shifting threat landscape, many organisations struggle with incomplete vulnerability coverage and a high volume of false positives. Resource constraints often leave IT teams overburdened, focused on discovering threats rather than fixing them.
Our vulnerability assessment services close this gap by providing systematic examination of your computers, devices, and applications to uncover security weaknesses.
// Our Solution
Expert-Led Managed
Vulnerability Scanning
KHIPU Networks provides more than just a software scan; we offer a managed vulnerability assessment service that combines cutting-edge technology with human intelligence.
- Bespoke Deployment: Whether on-premises or cloud-based, we tailor our scanning tools to align with your specific threat landscape.
- SOC-Driven Support: Our UK-based Security Operations Centre (SOC) handles the heavy lifting – deployment, configuration, and continuous monitoring.
- Comprehensive Detection: We identify critical risks including weak network configurations, insecure passwords, outdated software, and Denial of Service (DoS) vulnerabilities.
Actionable Intelligence
(Reporting & Remediation)
Data is only useful if it is actionable. We provide context-rich analysis to help you stay ahead of potential threats.
- Prioritised Remediation: After each scan, we deliver reports that rank vulnerabilities by severity and business impact.
- Strategic Guidance: Our experts work with your in-house team to shape long-term security investments and align processes with your evolving needs.
Key Outcomes:
Robust Cyber Hygiene.
Reduce Operational Burden
Free your internal teams to focus on remediation while we handle the discovery and analysis.
Enhanced Compliance
Ensure alignment with the latest industry standards and regulatory requirements, simplifying your audit processes.
Minimised Disruptions
By proactively addressing known weaknesses, you significantly reduce the risk of cyberattacks and operational downtime.
"The implementation of KHIPU’s Pro-Active Support Service ‘KARMA’ was straightforward and it highlighted potential problems the first weekend in operation, preventing a potential service outage. We welcome anything which improves our monitoring and notification capability, and KARMA has proved its worth a number of times since, while releasing staff from day to day monitoring and housekeeping tasks."
David Willcox, Head of Networks, Birkbeck University of London
"Using KHIPU’s remote registration solution, the student move-in period for 2012 was our most successful in-take to date. We had over 5,500 students remotely register to our service so that upon arrival, they simply connected to our network as if they were at home, with no impact to their experience or to our helpdesk service team"
Head of Systems & Security, University of Nottingham
VAS Service Packages.
Our vulnerability assessment services are combined into four different packages. The first three are provided as managed services and the fourth is a self-managed approach where KHIPU Networks provide maintenance and support.
PCI-DSS scan
Scanning of named public-facing IP addresses for PCI compliance with self-assessment or PCI-DSS ASV Cert through a centrally hosted solution
External and URL scan
Scanning public-facing IP addresses and website URLS through a centrally hosted solution.
Internal scan
Scanning of internal assets through a deployed device/ sensor or tunnelled connection.
Supported appliance
Includes all other packages except PCI-DSS ASV using a deployed appliance supported by KHIPU networks.
// Benefits
Key features and benefits.
Improved security
The service meets the highest security standards and is ISO9001 and ISO27001 certified. It helps your organisation to detect vulnerabilities such as Heartbleed and Shellshock.
Tailored service
The service is specifically tailored to meet the needs of the UK education and research sector and offers you the flexibility to scan your own networks and generate bespoke reports on known security vulnerabilities specific to your systems. These might include user owned devices and network enabled devices such as routers, printers, telephones and webcams.
Easy installation
This solution can be integrated into your organisation’s existing infrastructure easily, to significantly increase your broader security defences. Its service tools integrate well with other IT security functions and installations e.g. firewalls, ticket systems and SIEM.
Compliance
The service automatically verifies whether your IT security policies are followed and implemented through compliance and secure configuration modelling. By identifying and resolving vulnerabilities on your network, the service helps your organisation reduce the risk of information security breaches and associated costs
Vulnerability Assessment FAQs.
What is the difference between a vulnerability scan and a vulnerability assessment? More
A vulnerability scan is an automated process that identifies potential weaknesses. A vulnerability assessment service goes further by involving human experts who analyse the scan results, remove false positives, and provide prioritised remediation guidance based on your specific business context.
How often should we conduct network vulnerability assessments? More
To maintain enhanced cyber hygiene, scans should be conducted regularly. While some regulations require quarterly scans, a managed service provides continuous or monthly monitoring to ensure you stay ahead of attackers who exploit newly discovered weaknesses.
Does your service support cloud-based vulnerability scanning? More
Yes. Our service is bespoke and supports both on-premises and cloud-based deployments. We tailor the scanning tools to your organisation’s specific infrastructure and threat landscape.
How do you help with remediation? More
KHIPU provides actionable reporting that prioritizes vulnerabilities by severity. We empower your in-house teams by providing the exact steps needed to address issues effectively, allowing them to focus on fixing vulnerabilities rather than discovering them.
Can this service help us meet compliance standards like GDPR or Cyber Essentials? More
Absolutely. KHIPU’s managed vulnerability assessment service ensures alignment with industry standards and regulations. Our detailed reporting provides the necessary evidence to demonstrate your commitment to maintaining a secure environment for sensitive data.