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Vulnerability Scanning
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// A Fast Read on Silicon Hills Exposure

For Austin startups moving fast, a vulnerability scan is a low-cost way to catch the obvious issues before an investor's due diligence, a SOC 2 audit, or an enterprise customer's security review.

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Why Austin businesses scan first

The local threat landscape

SaaS and fintech companies in Austin most often scan ahead of a fundraising round, a SOC 2 audit, or a new enterprise contract that requires proof of security posture.

We work with businesses at every stage, from a first-ever security assessment before an audit to full vulnerability scanning as part of an ongoing compliance program. No retainer. Fixed scope. You know what you're paying before we start.

// Relevant compliance frameworks
SOC 2 HIPAA PCI-DSS NIST CSF
// Industries we serve in Austin
Technology & SaaS Financial Technology Healthcare & Healthtech State Government
What we do

Your attack surface, mapped and rated

A vulnerability scan uses industry tools to identify known weaknesses across your systems, then we manually review and verify what the scanner finds. That last part matters: automated scanners produce false positives. We filter those out so your report only includes real issues.

You get a risk-rated findings report that tells you what was found, how serious each issue is, and what to do about it. Every finding is explained in plain English so you don't need a technical background to understand what you're looking at.

Typical turnaround is 3 to 5 business days from scan start to report delivery.

31%
Of breaches now begin with an exploited, unpatched vulnerability, the largest single entry point for the first time in the report's 19-year history
What's included

Scope and deliverables

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External scanningPublic IPs, domains, and internet-facing services. Optional.
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Internal scanningInternal hosts, servers, and networked devices. Optional. Can be combined with external.
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Manual verification of findingsWe check scanner output by hand to remove false positives before your report is written.
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Risk-rated reportEvery finding rated by severity, with plain-English explanation and remediation steps.
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Remediation guidanceSpecific steps for each finding: what to patch, configure, or remove.
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Findings walkthrough callWe walk through the report with you and answer questions before you decide what's next.
Scan vs. pentest

Understanding the difference

Both services exist for different situations. A scan is often the right starting point. A pentest goes deeper.

Vulnerability Scan
  • Identifies known vulnerabilities in your systems
  • Automated scanning with manual verification
  • Faster turnaround and lower cost
  • Good baseline for businesses starting out
  • Useful before audits and compliance reviews
  • Many clients scan first, remediate, then pentest
Penetration Test
  • Actively attempts to exploit what it finds
  • Manual testing by people, not tools
  • Deeper investigation, longer engagement
  • Required for PCI DSS, often expected for SOC 2
  • Shows what an attacker could actually do
  • Starts at $4,500 for external testing

Not sure which one you need? Email us and we'll help you figure it out. Or vCISO is a good place to start if you want to talk through your situation first.

Who it's for

A fast first step for Texas businesses

No prior security assessment
If you've never had any security assessment, a vulnerability scan is a low-cost, fast way to find out where you stand. It gives you a prioritized list of issues to address before considering a full pentest.
Before an audit or compliance review
Heading into a PCI, HIPAA, or SOC 2 audit? A vulnerability scan helps you find and fix obvious issues before an auditor does. It's also documentation that you're actively managing your security.
Cyber insurance applications
Some carriers ask about recent security assessments during the underwriting process. A completed vulnerability scan with a findings report is documentation that you know your risk posture.
Between annual pentests
If you do a full pentest annually, a vulnerability scan in between is a cost-effective way to catch new issues that emerge from patches, configuration changes, or new systems.
Pricing

Affordable entry point. Real findings.

Starting price covers external scanning of up to 25 IPs or domains. Internal scanning, combined scope, or larger environments are priced on scope. Everything confirmed before work begins.

If you're not sure whether a scan or a pentest is the right call, we can help you figure that out on a free 30-minute call before you commit to anything.

// Next step
Ready to go deeper?
Many clients use a vulnerability scan to identify and fix the most visible issues, then follow up with a full penetration test to confirm what an attacker could actually exploit. External pentests start at $4,500.
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Vulnerability Scan
$1,000
starting price · fixed scope
Starting price covers external scanning of up to 25 IPs or domains. Internal scanning and combined scope available. Includes manual verification, risk-rated report, and remediation guidance.
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Related services

Ready to go deeper?

// Next step
Penetration Testing
Actively exploits what a scan finds. The next step after a vulnerability assessment.
From $4,500
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Virtual CISO
Not sure where to start? Talk through your situation before committing to any service.
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Common Questions

Vulnerability Scanning in Austin: FAQ

How much does a vulnerability scan cost in Austin?
Fixed-price vulnerability scanning in Austin starts at $1,000 for external scanning of up to 25 IPs or domains. Internal scanning and combined scope are available and priced on scope.
What's the difference between a vulnerability scan and a penetration test?
A scan identifies known vulnerabilities using automated tools with manual verification. A pentest actively attempts to exploit what it finds. Many Austin businesses start with a scan, remediate what it finds, then move to a full pentest.
Is a vulnerability scan enough for compliance in Austin?
It depends on the framework. PCI DSS requires quarterly vulnerability scans in addition to annual penetration testing. HIPAA and SOC 2 don't specify a scan, but it's a useful first step before either kind of audit.
How long does a vulnerability scan take?
Typical turnaround is 3 to 5 business days from scan start to report delivery.
Ready to get started?

Find out where you stand.
Starting at $1,000.

Request a quote and we'll follow up within one business day to confirm scope and get your scan scheduled.

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