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CYBER SECURITY SERVICES
Even the most robust systems have weaknesses. StarSwift’s Vulnerability Assessment service helps you proactively discover and address technical security gaps before attackers do. From internet-facing assets to internal infrastructure, we help ensure your defences are robust, compliant, and continually improving.
Our Vulnerability Assessment service identifies known weaknesses across your digital environment using trusted scanning tools and expert analysis. It supports compliance with Cyber Essentials and other security frameworks and is an essential part of any proactive cybersecurity strategy.
We offer several tailored scanning options:
Vulnerabilities are the entry points attackers look for. Without regular scanning, misconfigurations and software flaws can go unnoticed, creating serious risks. Vulnerability assessments help you identify these issues early, demonstrate due diligence, and stay aligned with regulatory requirements. It’s not just about ticking boxes; it’s about keeping your systems safe.
We go beyond automated scanning. Our assessments are guided by experienced cybersecurity professionals who interpret the findings in the context of your business. You’ll receive a clear, prioritised report and expert guidance to support remediation. Whether for compliance, internal assurance, or best practice, we tailor our service to your needs.
Don’t wait for an attack to find your weaknesses, vulnerability scanning helps you stay one step ahead.
Meet industry requirements like Cyber Essentials, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, and GDPR with clear audit-ready reports.
We explain what each vulnerability means for your business and how to fix it.
Delivered by professionals with real-world security experience, not just tool output.
Get in touch today to get a quote and to find out more about our Vulnerability Assessment Service.
Find the most frequently asked questions and find your answer
It is a scan of your systems and networks to identify known security flaws, misconfigurations, and missing updates that could be exploited by attackers.
External scanning targets systems accessible from the internet, while internal scanning looks at devices and servers within your private/ internal network.
For compliance (e.g. PCI DSS), at least quarterly. For best practice, we recommend more regular scanning or if possible continuous scanning.
Yes. We can provide PCI-approved quarterly external scans and internal scans aligned with Requirement 11.2 of the PCI DSS standard.
We provide clear guidance and can assist with remediation planning. We can also help validate fixes after they’ve been applied.
Yes. Vulnerability remediation is a key element of Cyber Essentials, and a vulnerability assessment is a key component of Cyber Essentials Plus audit.
No, scans are configured to cause no production impact. We will also schedule them at convenient times and ensure minimal disruption.
For external scanning no. For internal scans, a lightweight agent is deployed to end user devices and servers in scope of the assessment.
A detailed report showing vulnerabilities by severity, affected systems, associated risks, and recommended actions.
Get in touch for a short scoping call. We will help define what should be scanned, schedule the work, and deliver results securely.
Zoho UK
Santhana Gopalan, SIRO
It was great working with Rob on the audit! We really appreciated your guidance, clear direction, and helpful feedback throughout the process.
Musketeer Solutions
Business Director Peterborough, Management Consultancy East Anglia
We are incredibly pleased with the outstanding service provided by Rob Lancaster of StarSwift in supporting us through the Cyber Essentials certification process and delivering ongoing IT security services. Rob has worked with us for several years and established an excellent understanding of our business and requirements.
Hallinans
Namita, Managing Director
We were fortunate to be invited to work with Rob and he made the process seamless, straightforward and without the jargon and complication that often comes which computers and technology. Rob’s knowledge is first rate as is his swift communication and competitive pricing. Options were always provided to us along with reasoning and recommendation. Cannot recommend Rob and StarSwift highly enough.
Lone Star Analysis
Kat Simmonds, CoS
Well organised, Rob is very clear in his explanations and communicates well throughout the assessment.
Growth Studio Group
Andy Bennett, Director
Rob was extremely helpful and responsive to questions we had with our Cyber Essentials Certification. It made the whole process seamless.
Cambridge Business Management Consultancy
Rob at StarSwift always provides competent and professional explanations and supporting information for all our cyber security needs. He fully understands the requirements of small businesses, and tailors his advice accordingly. His guidance and support through the Cyber Essentials process has made our business better prepared and expanded our knowledge base around cyber security. Quick response times, competence, and a focus on what we as a customer really need are highly appreciated.
Global Development, Digital transformation & IT Services Company
We had an excellent experience working with Rob during our Cyber Essentials certification process. His deep knowledge of the standard, combined with a practical and methodical approach, made the entire engagement smooth and efficient. Rob took the time to clearly explain the rationale behind each requirement when necessary, helping our team not only meet the standard but also better understand its long-term value for our organization. His responsiveness and clarity in communication stood out, and he remained supportive throughout, even when we had questions outside the immediate scope. Overall, Rob played a key role in making this a successful and stress-free certification, and we would be happy to work with him again in the future.
