SMALL BUSINESS VULNERABILITY SCANNING

Is Your Business Exposed to Security Vulnerabilities?

Identify vulnerabilities across your internet-facing systems with professional, one-time scanning from Clone Systems. Starting at $99, with detailed reporting and remediation rescans; no annual commitment required.

UNDERSTANDING YOUR SECURITY EXPOSURE

Small Business Security Starts with Knowing What’s Exposed.

Outdated software, exposed network services, and unpatched systems can create security risks for businesses of any size. External vulnerability scanning helps identify these weaknesses so they can be investigated and addressed.

It is especially useful before launching a website or service, after a server or cloud migration, following infrastructure changes, or when preparing for a customer security review or cyber insurance application or renewal.

Outdated Software

Identify potentially vulnerable software and operating systems.

Exposed Network Services

Review internet-facing services that may introduce security risks.

Vulnerable Remote Access

Identify known vulnerabilities affecting exposed VPNs and remote access systems.

Unpatched Infrastructure

Detect known weaknesses in publicly accessible servers and network devices.

EXTERNAL SECURITY ASSESSMENTS EXPLAINED

What Does an External Vulnerability Scan Actually Do?

An external vulnerability scan examines your authorized internet-facing systems for known security weaknesses. It helps you understand what may be exposed and which issues need attention.

Network Vulnerabilities

Identify known weaknesses in internet-facing network services.

Outdated Software

Detect potentially vulnerable software and operating systems.

Exposed Services

Review publicly accessible network services that may introduce risk.

Configuration Issues

Identify externally detectable security configuration weaknesses.

Malware Detection

Perform supported malware-related security checks.

Understanding the Scope

Our one-time service focuses on external network and operating system vulnerabilities. Internal scanning, authenticated web application testing, and penetration testing are available as separate services.

INTRODUCING ONE-TIME EXTERNAL VULNERABILITY SCANNING

Enterprise-Grade Security Scanning. Without the Annual Commitment.

Get professional external vulnerability scanning powered by Clone Systems’ proprietary technology. Identify known vulnerabilities, review detailed reports, and verify remediation within 60 days; all through a straightforward, one-time purchase.

What’s Included?

Professional External Scanning

Assess authorized public IP addresses or URLs for known vulnerabilities.

60-Day Access

Complete your assessment and verify fixes within 60 days.

Five Security Reports

Review technical findings, executive summaries, and remediation guidance.

No Software Installation

Scan externally without installing local agents.

Security Seal Upon Passing

Receive a Vulnerability Security Seal after a passing assessment.

No Annual Subscription

Buy one assessment with no recurring commitment.
PROFESSIONAL SECURITY SCANNING AT ACCESSIBLE PRICES

Check Your External Security Starting at $99.

Choose the package that matches the number of public IP addresses or URLs you need to assess.

Starter

1 Public IP or URL
$99
One-time purchase · 60-day access

A straightforward assessment for a business with one public-facing target.

  • One initial external vulnerability scan.
  • Remediation rescans within 60 days.
  • Five professional security reports.
  • Vulnerability Security Seal upon passing.
Recommended

Standard

10 Public IPs or URLs
$395
One-time purchase · 60-day access

For businesses with multiple internet-facing systems that need a broader external assessment.

  • One initial external scan per licensed target.
  • Remediation rescans within 60 days.
  • Five professional security reports.
  • Vulnerability Security Seal upon passing.

Advanced

100 Public IPs or URLs
$1,995
One-time purchase · 60-day access

For businesses assessing a larger external infrastructure footprint.

  • One initial external scan per licensed target.
  • Remediation rescans within 60 days.
  • Five professional security reports.
  • Vulnerability Security Seal upon passing.
IDENTIFYING YOUR EXTERNAL ASSETS

Not Sure What You Should Scan? Start Here.

Identify the public IP addresses or URLs your business is authorized to assess, including cloud hosting, remote access, and infrastructure managed by an IT provider.

Common External Assets

Your Public Website Infrastructure

Public-facing servers and network services supporting your business website.

Cloud-Hosted Servers

Public IP addresses associated with cloud infrastructure hosting business systems.

Remote Access Systems

Internet-facing VPN gateways or other remote access infrastructure.

Business Servers

Public-facing servers supporting email, file transfer, or other business operations.

Network Appliances

Externally accessible firewalls, routers, and other network devices.

Additional Public IP Addresses

Other internet-facing systems managed by your business or authorized IT provider.

How to Find Your Public IP Addresses

If you’re unsure which targets belong to your business:

  1. Ask your IT administrator or managed service provider for your public IP addresses.
  2. Review your cloud hosting dashboard for public-facing servers and assigned IPs.
  3. Check your hosting provider’s documentation for the infrastructure supporting your website.
  4. Identify any business systems that are intentionally accessible from the internet.
  5. Confirm that you own or have permission to assess each target.

Important for Website Owners

Scanning a website’s public IP address or URL focuses on externally detectable network and operating system vulnerabilities, not every part of its application code. Businesses requiring authenticated testing should use a dedicated web application security assessment.

SIMPLE, PROFESSIONAL SECURITY ASSESSMENTS

Scan. Fix. Verify.

01

Choose Your Package

Select the number of public IP addresses or URLs you need to assess.

02

Configure Your Targets

Access the CloneGuard portal and add your authorized external targets.

03

Run Your Scan

Initiate your external vulnerability assessment and review the results.

04

Address Identified Issues

Use the detailed findings and remediation guidance to investigate and correct security weaknesses.

05

Verify Your Fixes

Run remediation rescans at no additional cost until your assessment passes or your 60-day access expires.

ACTIONABLE SECURITY REPORTING

Know What Was Found. Understand What to Fix.

Five professional reports help you understand external security risks, prioritize fixes, and track remediation with your IT provider or technical consultant.

Vulnerability Assessment Report

Detailed vulnerability findings, affected assets, severity ratings, remediation recommendations, and technical references.

Executive VRMS Report

A management-level overview of assessed security risks and remediation priorities.

Vulnerability Summary Report

A concise breakdown of vulnerabilities by affected host and severity.

Remediation Workbook

An Excel workbook for assigning, organizing, and tracking remediation activities.

Scan Comparison Report

Compare results across scanning runs to identify resolved, recurring, new, and outstanding vulnerabilities.

ESTABLISHED CYBERSECURITY EXPERTISE

The Same Professional Scanning Technology. Now Accessible to Small Businesses.

Clone Systems has provided cybersecurity services since 1998. Our proprietary scanning engine supports organizations including financial institutions, and we have been a PCI Approved Scanning Vendor since 2007.

One-time packages make this established technology accessible through transparent pricing and self-service portal access.

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GET STARTED WITH PROFESSIONAL SECURITY SCANNING

Know What’s Exposed. Know What to Fix.

Identify known vulnerabilities with professional scanning, detailed reporting, and remediation rescans. One-time assessments start at $99.

SMALL BUSINESS VULNERABILITY SCANNING FAQ

Common Questions About External Vulnerability Scanning

Do small businesses really need vulnerability scanning?

Small businesses can have publicly accessible systems containing known vulnerabilities, just like larger organizations. External scanning helps identify detectable weaknesses so they can be investigated and addressed.

What is an external vulnerability scan?

An external vulnerability scan examines authorized internet-facing systems to identify known network and operating system vulnerabilities, exposed services, and other detectable security weaknesses.

Can I scan my business website?

You can submit an eligible public IP address or URL as a scanning target. However, this service focuses on external network and operating system vulnerabilities rather than authenticated web application testing.

How much does a vulnerability scan cost for a small business?

Clone Systems offers one-time external scanning starting at $99 for one public IP or URL. Packages covering 10 and 100 targets are also available.

Do I need to install any software?

No. Our external scanning service is agentless and does not require local software installation.

Do I need an IT department?

You can purchase and initiate scanning through the CloneGuard portal. If vulnerabilities are identified, you may need help from your IT provider, hosting provider, or administrator to remediate them.

What happens if the scan finds vulnerabilities?

Your reports provide information about identified vulnerabilities and recommended fixes. After addressing the issues, you can perform remediation rescans within your 60-day license period.

Can I rescan without paying again?

Yes. Remediation rescans are included during your 60-day license period until your assessment passes.

Is this an annual subscription?

No. It is a one-time purchase with 60 days of access.

Will a vulnerability scan make my business secure?

A vulnerability scan helps identify known weaknesses within the defined assessment scope. It does not guarantee that a business is free from vulnerabilities or protected against every cybersecurity threat.

How often should a small business scan its systems?

Scanning frequency depends on your systems, exposure, business requirements, and risk level. Businesses should reassess after significant changes and periodically as part of ongoing security management.

Can I upgrade to annual vulnerability scanning?

Yes. Eligible customers can apply 100% of their one-time purchase toward an annual External Vulnerability Scanning package when upgrading within the 60-day license period, subject to the existing upgrade terms.

Does this include PCI ASV compliance scanning?

No. Customers requiring PCI DSS ASV scanning should use Clone Systems’ dedicated PCI Compliance Scanning service.