Choosing the best vulnerability scan option | Malware Scan
Posted by Sam Leeson on Thu, Jun 17, 2010 @ 03:22 PM

While reading through blog posts this morning I was greeted with this one from
Acunetix indentifying reasons why consumers should be wary of "[hopping] aboard the Web Vulnerability Scanning bandwagon." Their article raises several valuable reasons as to why deciding to repair your own system may be more harmful than helpful. What the article did not describe was why services like ours at SiteSecurityMonitor.com are an essential tool for large and small companies alike.
When you register with SSM you can be sure that you are not only scanning for website vulnerabilities within your own system but also that you are seeking out and identifying malware that may have infected your entire network. Because the whole focus of SSM is to be able to identify malware and vulnerability issues within the sites of our clients we are able to direct all of our resources to continuously update and remedy the ever-increasing number of viruses set to damage a website.
Certainly I can support the idea that Acunetix raises about how easy it is to find, buy and use an "outdated, unproven, ‘free' scanner" and that's why we are here. There are so many options out there that it can feel overwhelming to know where to begin to look for help. That said, these days with the media outlining how easily hackers seem to be getting a hold of large companies like Adobe and Apple's iPad then why wouldn't you be anxious about the safety of your own website?
If you aren't sure about the services we offer then I encourage you to give us a try before you commit. Fill out the "Get A Free Scan" form on the right side of this page and let us tell you what we find. According to clients like Jack Summers, of Radioworld.ca, the research shows that "SSM earned high marks are the most community-oriented and helpful solution in the [malware and vulnerability scanning] industry." Let our service speak for itself.