¶ Introduction
In today's digital landscape, where cyberthreats continue to evolve and grow in sophistication, maintaining a robust security posture is critical for both MSPs (Managed Service Providers) and their SMB/mid-market customers. Vulnerability assessment plays a pivotal role in identifying and addressing potential weaknesses within IT infrastructures. Exium's Autonomous Vulnerability Assessment offers a comprehensive solution designed to empower MSPs and their clients to proactively identify and mitigate vulnerabilities, thereby bolstering their overall security posture.
¶ Comprehensive Vulnerability Detection and Assessment
Exium's Autonomous Vulnerability Assessment offers a single, intuitive interface to detect, assess, and remediate vulnerabilities across your client's IT infrastructure. The solution supports both agent-based and agentless vulnerability assessment approaches, providing a holistic view of your client's security posture.
¶ Agent-based Vulnerability Assessment
The agent-based approach allows for in-depth vulnerability detection and assessment on devices where an agent can be deployed, such as desktops, laptops, and servers. This method provides granular insights into the vulnerabilities present on these devices, enabling targeted remediation efforts.
¶ Agentless Network-based Vulnerability Assessment
Exium's Autonomous Vulnerability Assessment also includes a network-based, agentless vulnerability assessment capability. This complements the agent-based approach by identifying vulnerabilities in devices where an agent cannot be deployed, such as IoT/OT devices, WiFi access points, network devices (routers, switches, firewalls), and other network infrastructure components. This comprehensive approach ensures that your clients' entire IT ecosystem is thoroughly assessed for potential security risks.
¶ Streamlined Vulnerability Management
Exium's Autonomous Vulnerability Assessment provides a centralized platform for MSPs to manage vulnerabilities across their client base. The solution offers a user-friendly dashboard that consolidates vulnerability data, prioritizes risks, and provides clear remediation guidance. This streamlined approach empowers MSPs to efficiently address vulnerabilities and strengthen their clients' overall security posture.
¶ Benefits for MSPs and SMB/Mid-market Customers
Exium's Autonomous Vulnerability Assessment delivers several key benefits for MSPs and their SMB/mid-market customers:
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Comprehensive Coverage
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Efficient Vulnerability Management
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Enhanced Compliance
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Increased Competitive Advantage
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Reduced Operational Costs
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¶ Unlocking Agentless Vulnerability Assessment
To view the results of Agentless Vulnerability Assessment, check out the article on Enhancing Security Posture with Exium's Autonomous Vulnerability Assessment.
¶ Unlocking Agent-based Vulnerability Assessment
Note that for the Agent-based Vulnerability Assessment, you need to have the Exium SASE/ XDR agent (same unified agent) installed on the endpoints such as computers, servers, and virtual machines etc. To view the results of Agent-based Vulnerability Assessment, follow the steps below:
¶ Step 1: Get Your Login Credentials
- Navigate to the MSP admin console → Companies → Click on Company name (or directly go to the Customer/ Client Workspace Sign In)
- Click on “XDR” in the left menu bar → Login → copy the password in the line “Dashboard”
¶ Step 2: Login to the XDR360 Console
- Username is the same as the workspace name (for example, "exiumngcnusa" in the screenshot below)
- Click on “Dashboard” in the left menu-bar → Login with the username and the password you copied in Step 1
¶ Step 3: Narrow down to Vulnerability Detection Dashboard
- After logging in, you will land on the main dashboard page from where you can navigate to the specific topics you are interested in.
- Click on XDR → Dashboard → Vulnerability Detection
¶ Step 3: Explore Vulnerability Detection Dashboards
- You will arrive at the Vulnerability Detection Dashboard providing an overview of latest vulnerabilities with their severity level
- Click on the severity level to filter and analyze the results.
¶ Step 3: Get Deeper Insights on Detected Vulnerabilities
- You will arrive at the Vulnerability Detection Dashboard providing an overview of latest vulnerabilities with their severity level
- Click on XDR → Dashboard → Vulnerability Detection → Inventory
- You will see a summary of the latest vulnerabilities
- Click on the “lens” on the left to expand vulnerability details for a particular endpoint
¶ Conclusion
Exium's Autonomous Vulnerability Assessment offers a comprehensive and adaptive solution tailored to the needs of MSPs and their SMB/mid-market clients. By leveraging both agent-based and agentless assessment methods, Exium enables proactive risk management, enhances security posture, and helps organizations stay resilient against evolving cyber threats. With Exium, MSPs can deliver superior security services, instilling confidence in their clients and strengthening their partnerships for long-term success in an increasingly digital world.
To learn more about implementing SASE/ XDR for your organization and explore tailored solutions that meet your unique requirements, contact Exium at partners@exium.net for a consultation or demonstration. If you are ready to get started, check out our testing and onboarding process.