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Vulnerability scanning can be a smart way to reduce risk on corporate networks. But, there’s a dark side to vulnerability scanning, too.

For instance, scan reports may show that your network is safe when threats still exist. Scanners can also create a deluge of information, and leave you bewildered about where to begin. Additionally, important assets may not be scanned because of a fear of affecting availability. And you can waste a lot of time and effort correcting detected vulnerabilities that don’t really matter.

So, what can you do? To maximize the value of vulnerability scanning, you need to:

• Manage executive expectations
• Coordinate with patch and configuration management
• Be aware of the context of your network, priorities and risk profile
• Automate all aspects of vulnerability management
• Ensure that new systems and network expansions aren’t missed

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