Handoff Security / BUSINESS SECURITY
Vulnerability scanning vs manual security testing
Choose checks based on the concern you need to investigate, rather than treating every assessment as equivalent.
What does scanning help with?
Scanning can identify common weaknesses in exposed services. Results require interpretation and verification: a scanner alert alone does not establish its practical impact. The external assessment includes verification of important scanner results within its scope.
What does manual testing add?
Manual testing follows agreed application workflows and user roles. For example, it can examine whether one test account can access another account’s booking. Business permissions depend on context that automated checks may miss.
Can either prove my website is safe?
No. Both approaches have scope and effort limits. A focused assessment cannot guarantee that every vulnerability will be found or certify complete security.
Which is suitable for my business?
Describe the concern: exposed services, customer account access or one specific suspected issue. We discuss suitability and scope before a quote. No testing starts without prior written authorisation.
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