{"id":104147,"date":"2024-06-30T00:40:42","date_gmt":"2024-06-30T00:40:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/logmeonce.com\/resources\/network-security-scans\/"},"modified":"2024-08-19T12:36:37","modified_gmt":"2024-08-19T12:36:37","slug":"network-security-scans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/logmeonce.com\/resources\/network-security-scans\/","title":{"rendered":"Network Security Scans"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"336cb5b64765e27a1a6c1bb71b941f1a\" data-index=\"1\" style=\"float: none; margin:10px 0 10px 0; text-align:center;\">\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-4830628043307652\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- above content -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-4830628043307652\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"5864845439\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\r\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p> Are you worried about the security of your network? Network Security Scans\u200d are an essential tool for safeguarding \u200dyour business \u200cassets\u200b and data. Network Security Scans help to \u200cmonitor any malicious\u200d activity or risk factors associated with your computers, servers, and other connected devices\u200d on your network. As\u200c a\u2064 business owner,\u200d these scans can provide\u200c you with the assurance that \u200dyour data and devices are well protected from cyberattacks that can be costly and damaging to your\u200d business.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_77 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/logmeonce.com\/resources\/network-security-scans\/#1_Knowing_How_and_When_to_Check_Your_%E2%80%8DNetwork_Security\" >1. Knowing How and When to Check Your \u200dNetwork Security<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/logmeonce.com\/resources\/network-security-scans\/#2_Scanning_Your_%E2%80%8DNetwork_to_Keep_%E2%81%A4Your_Data_Safe\" >2. Scanning Your \u200dNetwork to Keep \u2064Your Data Safe<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/logmeonce.com\/resources\/network-security-scans\/#3_Common_Threats_You_Could_Encounter_and%E2%80%8B_How%E2%81%A2_to%E2%80%8C_Protect%E2%80%8C_Against_Them\" >3. Common Threats You Could Encounter and\u200b How\u2062 to\u200c Protect\u200c Against Them<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/logmeonce.com\/resources\/network-security-scans\/#4_The_%E2%80%8BBenefits_of_Regular_Network_Security_Scans\" >4. The \u200bBenefits of Regular Network Security Scans<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/logmeonce.com\/resources\/network-security-scans\/#Q_A\" >Q&#038;A<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"1-knowing-how-and-when-to-check-your-network-security\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Knowing_How_and_When_to_Check_Your_%E2%80%8DNetwork_Security\"><\/span>1. Knowing How and When to Check Your \u200dNetwork Security<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Good \u200cnetwork \u2064security is essential \u2063for the health of a business<\/b>. Network administrators need \u2064to know how to properly monitor the security of the\u200c IT resources used within \u2063the\u2064 business. Here are some \u2062tips for understanding network security and knowing when to check it: <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Make\u200d sure\u2062 the antivirus \u200dsoftware is\u2064 up-to-date and\u200c active \u2062on \u2063all of your \u2064devices.<\/li>\n<li>Frequently use\u200b a network firewall to prevent \u200duntrusted connections from \u200dentering your network.<\/li>\n<li>Monitor the number and types \u200dof open\u2064 ports used on your network.<\/li>\n<li>Essential security patches should\u200b be installed with the administrator\u2019s guidance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Knowing what you need to do\u2062 to ensure your network\u200d is safe is \u200dimportant, but it is \u200bjust as important to\u200b know\u200b <b>when\u200d to check the security of your network<\/b>. Regular checks for signs of suspicious activity can \u2062help you detect and address any potential threats before they \u2064have a chance\u200c to cause serious damage. \u200cIt \u200bis also a \u2062good idea\u200d to do a\u2064 comprehensive security audit at least \u2064once a year.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"2-scanning-your-network-to-keep-your-data-safe\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Scanning_Your_%E2%80%8DNetwork_to_Keep_%E2%81%A4Your_Data_Safe\"><\/span>2. Scanning Your \u200dNetwork to Keep \u2064Your Data Safe<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>  \u2064Now\u2062 more than ever, data security is\u200b a major concern \u200dfor businesses. To ensure that your company&#8217;s data is safe from malicious attacks, scanning your networks regularly is essential. Here are a few reasons why \u200cperforming regular scans is so \u2062important:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Network\u200b scans will\u2063 detect any security weaknesses, such as \u200doutdated software versions or vulnerable protocols.<\/li>\n<li>The scanning\u200b process can \u200bhelp you identify malicious\u2062 files\u2063 that\u2063 have\u2063 gone \u200bundetected.<\/li>\n<li>Regular scans can help you\u200c locate\u2064 any \u200cunauthorized \u2064devices connected to your networks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A scan of\u200d your networks is not only essential for identifying potential threats but also for\u2063 providing detailed \u200dreports about your\u200c current security status. These reports will allow \u200cyou to take proactive steps to protect your infrastructure and data, such as \u2064patching outdated software or disabling vulnerable \u200bprotocols.\u2062 Additionally, \u2063the reports \u2062can assist in developing \u200da security policy \u2063to prevent future attacks \u2063on\u2064 your networks.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"3-common-threats-you-could-encounter-and-how-to-protect-against-them\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Common_Threats_You_Could_Encounter_and%E2%80%8B_How%E2%81%A2_to%E2%80%8C_Protect%E2%80%8C_Against_Them\"><\/span>3. Common Threats You Could Encounter and\u200b How\u2062 to\u200c Protect\u200c Against Them<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As the \u2064world increasingly \u200cgoes\u200b digital, \u2062threats to online\u200c safety are rapidly increasing. Cyber \u2063criminals are becoming more sophisticated and resourceful. Here\u2063 are \u200csome of the most common threats you may encounter and what to do \u200dto protect against them:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Malware<\/strong> &#8211; Malware (short for malicious software) is \u2062a type of computer virus that \u200bstealthily installs itself onto your computer. It can\u200b be \u2064triggered when clicking\u2063 a malicious link \u200cor downloading a corrupted file or program. To\u200b protect\u2062 against malware, be sure to scan your computer regularly with anti-virus software and use a secure\u200b browser to avoid dangerous websites.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Phishing<\/strong> &#8211; An increasingly popular type of cyber-crime, <a href=\"https:\/\/logmeonce.com\/business-total-security\/\">phishing involves sending \u2062fraudulent links<\/a> or\u2063 messages \u200cthat trick the user into entering confidential information. A new\u2063 tactic of this technique is known \u200cas \u2018smishing\u2019 which <a href=\"https:\/\/logmeonce.com\/passwordless-mfa\/\">involves hackers sending fraudulent links<\/a> or \u200cmessages to \u200cmobile devices. To protect against\u200d phishing, be sure to \u200bnever click links from unknown sources, \u200cand be wary of\u2064 any suspicious messages or\u200b emails.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Data Breach<\/strong> &#8211; A data breach is when the confidential information of an individual or organization is leaked to \u2063a\u2064 third \u200cparty, <a href=\"https:\/\/logmeonce.com\/how-logmeonce-works\/\">potentially causing identity theft<\/a>\u200b or \u2064financial manipulation.\u200b To protect against \u2062a data \u200dbreach, always ensure that your \u2062passwords are strong\u200d and regularly change them. Additionally, keep an eye on your credit card statements \u200cand set \u2063up two-factor authentication if available.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Furthermore, it is important \u2064to \u2062maintain a secure online \u2064profile by\u200c setting strong privacy settings across all of \u200cyour social media\u200c accounts, as well as preventing your devices from connecting to unfamiliar networks. Additionally,\u2064 for extra\u200d protection, install a firewall and ad-blocker\u200d to filter out malicious websites. Being aware of the threats, logging off your accounts when not in use, and avoiding suspicious links or files are additional steps you can take\u2063 to protect yourself.\u200c Taking the right preventative\u2064 measures can help you stay safe online.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"4-the-benefits-of-regular-network-security-scans\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_The_%E2%80%8BBenefits_of_Regular_Network_Security_Scans\"><\/span>4. The \u200bBenefits of Regular Network Security Scans<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Network security\u2062 is exceedingly important, but making sure your system is secure is only half the \u2062battle. The other half\u2063 requires consistent and regular\u200d security scans to check for any\u2062 potential\u2063 intrusions. \u200bHere are four of the main advantages of regular security scans.<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Discover the Rot.<\/b> \u200dOne of the main \u2063benefits of security scans is the discovery of existing\u2062 threats your system may have already\u2064 been infected with. Network scans\u2062 will\u200c often alert businesses to impending\u200d viruses, malware, ransomware, and other malicious programs. This can not only save precious resources and time, but in extreme\u2063 cases,\u200c it\u2064 can even\u200c prevent the complete shutdown of a company\u2019s systems.<\/li>\n<li><b>Maintain\u200d Compatibility.<\/b> \u200bCompatibility across different\u2064 networks\u200d is\u2063 essential \u2063for most \u2062organizations. To ensure your shared data is safe, security scans\u200b can check for any\u2062 new\u2064 software updates or settings that could otherwise \u2064wreak\u200b havoc\u200b on your system. \u200bIf your\u2064 current network\u200c does not \u200cmeet \u200bthe necessary\u2064 standards, a network security \u2064scan can make the appropriate recommendations\u200b for \u200bimprovement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Continuous Protection.<\/b> Security threats are a growing concern, and hackers are \u200dgetting smarter and \u200dmore creative every day. That\u2019s\u2063 why\u200b the majority\u200c of organizations are\u2062 opting for an ongoing, automated, and proactive approach to security. By regularly scanning the system, businesses can quickly detect\u200b any\u200b breaches or potential\u200b errors, often before\u2062 it\u2019s\u200b too late.<\/li>\n<li><b>Reassurance to Clients.<\/b> \u2063Regular security scans also help offer assurance to your clients.\u2063 By being able to show potential customers the safety measures taken by the company, businesses\u200d can\u200c reassure \u200dthem\u2063 that\u200d their \u200cdata is in safe hands. This can be\u2064 vitally important when dealing \u2063with sensitive \u2062data such as\u200c credit card information \u2062or medical records. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These four advantages\u2063 of network \u200csecurity\u200d scans\u2064 demonstrate \u200bwhy it\u2019s so \u2063important to\u2064 not only secure \u2062your network, \u200cbut have a system in place that monitors \u200dit constantly. Taking up the\u2064 responsibility for network\u2062 security can mean all \u2062the \u200cdifference for \u200bany type of\u2063 business. <\/p>\n<h2 id=\"qa\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_A\"><\/span>Q&#038;A<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Q: What is a\u200d Network Security Scan?<br \/>\nA: \u2063A Network Security Scan\u2064 is\u200d a type of computer scan that\u200d looks for vulnerabilities in your computer network. It \u200dhelps protect you from hackers and malicious software that \u2064could put your data \u2062at \u200crisk. <\/p>\n<p>Q: What does a Network \u200bSecurity \u2063Scan do?<br \/>\nA: A Network\u2063 Security Scan \u200dlooks\u200c for\u2062 and \u200bidentifies weak points in\u2063 your network that could be\u2064 used by hackers to \u200daccess your system. It also detects any\u200b malicious software that could be used to damage your network \u200bor steal your data. <\/p>\n<p>Q: Who should do Network Security Scans?<br \/>\nA: Anyone who uses a computer or network should have Network Security Scans \u200ddone \u200bregularly. It&#8217;s important \u200bto stay on \u2063top \u2063of potential threats so you can protect yourself from\u200b cyber-attacks. <\/p>\n<p>Q: How often\u2063 should \u2063Network Security Scans be done?<br \/>\nA: It&#8217;s best to have Network \u200bSecurity Scans done\u2062 at least\u200c once a\u2063 month. This ensures that\u2064 any\u200d new security \u2064issues \u2063or threats are discovered quickly. Taking proactive measures to\u2063 ensure the safety \u200dof your data is essential in today&#8217;s world. \u200bRegular Network Security Scans \u2062will keep your \u2062data safe\u200b and secure.\u2063 To simplify\u200b this process further, \u200bwe suggest creating\u200d a FREE LogMeOnce\u2064 account with Auto-login\u2063 and\u2062 SSO. Visit \u200dLogMeOnce.com to set up your account and protect your data with the world&#8217;s\u200b most\u2064 secure and comprehensive network security scans. Get the peace of mind that comes with knowing \u2063your data is always safe and secure! <\/p>\n\n<div style=\"font-size: 0px; height: 0px; line-height: 0px; margin: 0; padding: 0; clear: both;\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you worried about the security of your network? 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