Vulnerability Assessment

Comprehensive, non-intrusive review of your website, server, and CMS to identify security gaps, misconfigurations, and hardening opportunities.

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Service Overview

Vulnerability Assessment

A vulnerability assessment is the systematic identification and documentation of security weaknesses in your web infrastructure — without exploiting them. It provides a prioritized view of your security posture and actionable hardening recommendations.

ASG Forensics conducts vulnerability assessments using both automated scanning tools and manual analyst review. We examine your website, server configuration, CMS platform (WordPress, Drupal, etc.), third-party plugins, and hosting environment for known vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and exposures.

The output is a clear, actionable security report with risk-rated findings and specific recommendations your development or hosting team can implement immediately.

What We Analyze

Scope of Analysis

Publicly exposed attack surface and open ports

SSL/TLS configuration and certificate status

Security headers and browser protection settings

CMS version and core update status

Plugin, theme, and component version review

Known CVEs applicable to identified software versions

Server misconfiguration and directory exposure

Authentication mechanism review

Sensitive file and information disclosure checks

Common security hardening gaps

Process

How It Works

Scope Definition

Define the target URL(s), server(s), and any specific areas of focus. A brief engagement confirmation is signed outlining scope and authorization.

Automated Scanning

Automated scanning tools identify known vulnerabilities, outdated software, security header gaps, and SSL issues across the defined scope.

Manual Analyst Review

Analyst review of scan results to eliminate false positives, assess risk context, and identify misconfigurations that automated tools may miss.

Risk Classification

Each identified issue is classified by risk level with context on exploitation potential and business impact.

Report & Recommendations

A clear, actionable report is delivered with prioritized findings and specific remediation steps your team can implement.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between a vulnerability assessment and a penetration test?

A vulnerability assessment identifies and documents potential weaknesses without attempting to exploit them. A penetration test goes further — manually validating exploitability. An assessment is typically a good first step; a pen test provides deeper validation.

Will the assessment affect my website performance?

The assessment is designed to be non-disruptive. We recommend scheduling scanning during low-traffic periods as a precaution, and we use conservative scan rates to minimize any impact.

Do you assess WordPress sites?

Yes. WordPress is one of the most targeted CMS platforms and is a core area of our assessment. We review core version, theme and plugin versions, known CVEs, configuration issues, and hardening gaps.

How long does a vulnerability assessment take?

A standard single-site assessment typically takes 2–4 business days from authorization to report delivery. Larger scopes take longer.

Can I share this report with my hosting provider?

Yes. Reports are structured to be shared with hosting teams, developers, or IT staff as a clear action list. Findings are explained in practical terms rather than purely technical jargon.

Who Needs This

Website owners who have not had a security review

Businesses before launching new websites or applications

Organizations managing WordPress or CMS-based websites

Small businesses without in-house security staff

Companies seeking a security baseline before pen testing

Teams completing due diligence for acquisitions or audits

Deliverables

Vulnerability assessment report

Risk-rated findings (Critical/High/Medium/Low/Informational)

Specific remediation recommendations per finding

Security hardening checklist

Summary risk score and overall posture assessment

Verifiable document ID

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Submit your case details securely and receive an initial assessment within 24–48 hours.

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