¶ 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 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, checkout the article Agent Based Vulnerability Assessment.
¶ Unlocking Agentless Vulnerability Assessment (VAS360)
Unlocking the power of VAS360 is as easy as accessing your central management console directly from within your Exium portal. Simply follow the steps below.
Agentless VAS360 requires that you have Exium cyber gateway deployed at the site where you like to discover vulnerabilities. VAS360 performs vulnerability assessment for all network connected devices on the site including computers, servers, printers, VoIP phones, security cameras and more.
¶ 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 from the “Vulnerability Mgmt” line
¶ Step 2: Login to the VAS360 console
- Click on “XDR” in the left menu bar → “Vulnerability Management”
- Login with the username as your workspace name and the password from the previous step